Max Scherzer moves to 10th on all-time strikeout list, officially passing Walter Johnson

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer moved to 10th place on MLB's all-time strikeout list on August 9, 2026, officially surpassing Walter Johnson. The milestone strikeout came in the bottom of the sixth inning when Scherzer struck out Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber looking. The record-breaking moment was reported by contributing writer Teddy Ricketson for Yahoo Sports.