Pedro Martinez

September 3, 2007: Pedro Martinez becomes the 15th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts.

Playing for the Mets, Martinez reaches the milestone when he gets Reds pitcher Aaron Harang swinging.

It was just the first of five starts all season for Martinez, who was returning after rotator cuff surgery.

After one more season with the Mets and another with the Phillies, Martinez finished with 3,154 strikeouts. He ranks 13th on the all-time list.

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