Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander and His Strikeout Prowess are Moving Up the All-Time Team Ranks

With a big time performance on Wednesday night, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman continued his ascent up this impressive all-time list in team history.

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees on Wednesday night 6-1 at Yankee Stadium.

It was another big win for the Jays, who kept their position in the crowded American League playoff race.

At 85-67, the Jays have a 1.0 game lead on both the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. The Jays own the second wild card spot while those two teams are tied for third.

Toronto is seeking its second consecutive playoff berth. They were beaten in the wild card round in 2022 by the Mariners.

In the win over the Yankees, Jays' starter Kevin Gausman dominated on the mound. He went 6.0 innings, surrendering no runs on three hits. He walked three and stuck out 10. With the win, he's now 12-9 with a 3.29 ERA.

His double-digit strikeout performance also moved him up this impressive list in team history.

Per @StatsCentre:

Most career double digit strikeout performances by a pitcher in @BlueJays franchise history (1977-): 

25- Roger Clemens 

13- Kevin Gausman (Via 10 Ks in 6 innings of work tonight against the Yankees) 

13- A.J. Burnett 

10- Juan Guzman 

10- Robbie Ray 

8- Roy Halladay 

8- Brandon Morrow

Most career double digit strikeout performances by a pitcher in @BlueJays franchise history (1977-):
25- Roger Clemens
13- Kevin Gausman (Via 10 Ks in 6 innings of work tonight against the Yankees)
13- A.J. Burnett
10- Juan Guzman
10- Robbie Ray
8- Roy Halladay
8- Brandon Morrow pic.twitter.com/IWb7S9bta7

— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) September 21, 2023

The 32-year-old has only been in Toronto for two years so that's impressive to already be tied for second on that list.

He's in his 11th year overall in the big leagues with the Orioles, Giants, Braves, Reds and Blue Jays. He's 88-91 with a career 3.86 ERA.

The Blue Jays will take on the Yankees again on Thursday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.

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