Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider is one of the best pitchers in baseball and has once again made MLB history in 2023.
This past Thursday, Strider had another impressive performance on the mound where he struck out 13 batters over six innings pitched in the Braves’ 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta. During this electric performance, Strider made history.
Strider has become the first player in MLB history to strikeout 350-plus batters in his first 40 career starts, an incredible feat. The young pitcher has become one of the best in the game and continues to prove it with his tremendous play.
In his career, Strider has appeared in 53 games with a 3.20 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 391 strikeouts in 250.2 innings. In his 40 starts, he has 354 total strikeouts. Strider is one of the best the game has to offer.
Spencer Strider now has 354 strikeouts in his first 40 career starts, most by any pitcher since the mound was set to its current distance in 1893. pic.twitter.com/kxREEd5HV8
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 20, 2023
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