The Big Unit — the most overpowering left-handed pitcher in baseball history, whose 303 wins, 4,875 strikeouts and five Cy Young Awards define a generation of pitching dominance.
Randy Johnson is the greatest left-handed pitcher in baseball history. His combination of extraordinary height (6ft 10in), 100mph fastball and unhittable slider was virtually impossible to face for left-handed batters in particular. He won five Cy Young Awards and pitched a perfect game at the age of 40. His 4,875 strikeouts are the second-most in baseball history and his career ERA of 3.29 across 22 seasons is remarkable for a power pitcher.
He once hit a bird with a fastball during a spring training game — the bird disintegrated on impact in one of sport's most bizarre moments.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Series Champion 2001
- 5x Cy Young Award
- Perfect game (age 40)
- 4,875 strikeouts (2nd all time)