Dodgers starter Max Scherzer becomes 19th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts

Mad Max reached quite the milestone on Sunday afternoon.

When he struck out San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of Sunday’s 8-0 win, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Max Scherzer became the 19th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000 career strikeout plateau.

“It’s hard to describe the emotion of it. It’s an awesome achievement, awesome milestone,” said Scherzer following the game.

“Not too many people have reached this milestone. It’s an awesome accomplishment. I love strikeouts.”

The 37-year old has posted a 189-97 record, 3.14 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP over a span of 14 seasons, 404 games and 2519.1 innings pitched split between the Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Dodgers.

He needs just 11 more strikeouts to surpass Justin Verlander for 18th all-time.