Randy Johnson
| Birthdate | 09/10/1963 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1988 |
| Year of Induction | 2015 |
| Teams | Astros, Diamondbacks, Expos, Giants, Mariners, Yankees |
| Position | Pitcher |
Randy Johnson struck out at least 300 batters for four consecutive years on his way to setting the MLB mark with six 300+ strikeout seasons.
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Game-used lineup card from Randy Johnson's first 300-K season
Game-used lineup card from Randy Johnson's first 300-K season
More than 8,000 pitchers have taken the mound in a Major League game, but only 14 have ever recorded a 300-strikeout season. In the collection is the game-used lineup card from Randy Johnson’s 300th strikeout of the 1993 season.
Signed by the Big Unit, the card also features the signature of manager Lou Piniella. Though the Mariners lost the game in 12 innings, Johnson did his part, allowing only two runs in ten innings of work. He struck out 13 and finished the game with 301 Ks.
In his final start of the season he would fan another seven to end the season with 308. It was the first of his record six 300-strikeout seasons.
Reverse of the lineup card with Kingdome ground rules
Reverse of the lineup card with Kingdome ground rules
As is customary with all pocket lineup cards, this one has the home stadium’s ground rules, in this case those of the Seattle Kingdome. Of note is the stipulation that, “a batted ball hitting any suspended object such as speaker wires, streamers, etc. in fair territory shall be judged shall fair or foul as to where it lands or is touched by a fielder.”
