As noted by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Astros starter Roy Oswalt collected the 1,500th strikeout of his career Thursday against the Reds. Here’s a look at where he stands on the active list:
1. Jamie Moyer – 2355
2. Javier Vazquez – 2271
3. Andy Pettitte – 2172
4. Tim Wakefield – 1995
5. Kevin Millwood – 1836
6. Johan Santana – 1761
7. Livan Hernandez – 1725
8. Chan Ho Park – 1666
9. CC Sabathia – 1618
10. Roy Halladay – 1528
11. Barry Zito – 1520
12. Roy Oswalt – 1500
13. A.J. Burnett – 1489
14. Tim Hudson – 1413
As for the all-time list? Well, he ranks 171st, right behind Goose Gossage (1502 career strikeouts) and Paul Derringer (1507). Oswalt, 32, entered Thursday’s start against the Reds with a 2-2 record, 1.00 WHIP, 2.42 ERA and 21/5 K/BB ratio through four starts this season.