Randy Johnson becomes 24th pitcher to win 300

June 4, 5:09 PMSF Baseball ExaminerClaire Reclosado

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Randy Johnson hugs his son Tanner, front, after the
Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 for Johnson's 300th career win onThursday,
June 4, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

“I persevered,” San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Johnson told CSN Bay Area after winning his 300th win.

It was such a simple sentence, but it says it all. The Big Unit’s career lasted longer than most ball players—through problems with command, injury, and age, the left-hander remained persistent.

At the ripe age of 45, Johnson became the second oldest pitcher to reach the 300-win mark. He became the 24th pitcher to reach 300 wins and the sixth lefty to reach the milestone. In today’s world of baseball, it does not seem likely that there will be a pitcher who will reach that point any time soon.

Johnson was dominant in today’s win. Keeping the Washington Nationals hitless through five innings, Johnson gave up the first hit to Sacramento native Nick Johnson. The San Francisco pitcher ended his night after six innings, giving up only two hits and one run.