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Clayton Kershaw joins these MLB pitching legends in the 3,000-strikeout club

Clayton Kershaw put another line on his Hall of Fame resume. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander struck out Chicago White Sox hitter Vinny Capra for the 3,000th K of his illustrious career, becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB to join the rare club. Kershaw, now in his 18th season with the Dodgers, joins these 19 legends...

Clayton Kershaw put another line on his Hall of Fame resume. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander struck out Chicago White Sox hitter Vinny Capra for the 3,000th K of his illustrious career, becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB to join the rare club. Kershaw, now in his 18th season with the Dodgers, joins these 19 legends…

20. Clayton Kershaw: 3,000 strikeouts (and counting)

Jun 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

19. John Smotz: 3,084 strikeouts

Hall of Famer John Smoltz is introduced during the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, NY.

18. CC Sabathia: 3,093 strikeouts

CC Sabithia of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in Game One of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs.

17. Curt Schilling: 3,116 strikeouts

Boston Red Sox' Curt Schilling delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during game 2 of the 2007 World Series at Fenway Park.

16. Bob Gibson: 3,117

General view of a statue of Bob Gibson outside of Busch Stadium.

15. Pedro Martinez: 3,154 strikeouts

Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez during the 1998 season at Fenway Park.

14. Ferguson Jenkins: 3,192 strikeouts

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ferguson Jenkins in action at Wrigley Field.

13. Phil Niekro: 3,342 strikeouts

Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro delivers a pitch at Fulton County Stadium during the 1969 season.

12. Greg Maddux: 3,371

Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux in action on the mound at Turner Field during the 1997 season.

11. Max Scherzer (still active): 3,407 strikeouts

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory

10. Justin Verlander (still active): 3,416 strikeouts

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Oracle Park.

9. Walter Johnson: 3,515 strikeouts

; Statue of Walter Johnson in the outfield concourse at Nationals Park.

8. Gaylord Perry: 3,534 strikeouts

Cleveland Indians pitcher Gaylord Perry in action during the 1970 season.

7. Don Sutton: 3,574 strikeouts

Former pitching star Don Sutton, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this year, throws out the first pitch before the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves game in Atlanta, Georgia.

6. Tom Seaver: 3,640 strikeouts

New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field.

5. Bert Blyleven: 3,701 strikeouts

Former Minnesota Twins star Bert Blyleven acknowledges the crowd before throwiong out one of the ceremonial first pitches before game one of the American League Championship Series.

4. Steve Carlton: 4,136 strikeouts

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton poses before a press conference.

3. Roger Clemens: 4,672 strikeouts

Roger Clemens reacts to a diving catch in the second game of the World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York.

2. Randy Johnson: 4,875 strikeouts

HOUSTON - JULY 13: National League All-Star pitcher Randy Johnson #51 of the Arizona Diamonbacks prepares to pitch against the American League All-Stars Team.

1. Nolan Ryan: 5,714 strikeouts

Pitcher Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros winds up to throw a pitch during the Astros versus Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: MLB career strikeout leaders: Clayton Kershaw newest 3,000-K member

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