Chris Sale made history by becoming the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, achieving this in 2,026 innings over 16 seasons. While impressive, it exemplifies the trend of modern pitchers facing more injuries and reduced workloads. Although Sale's accomplishment is notable, pitchers like Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson reached milestones in fewer seasons. Blake Snell, another pitcher known for striking out batters, showcases a modern emphasis on high strikeout rates but also suffers from recurring injuries, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of pitching in today's game.
I appreciate it for what it is, but I try not to get too caught up in stuff like that right now.
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized.
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