John Smoltz reached 3,000 strikeouts with help of a split fingered fastball. Making the 3,000 mark is a tough task in this age of baseball. The five man rotation has cut down on the number of starts for pitchers. Usage of specialty relievers have cut the number of innings per game. Minor league development has delayed entry to the majors.
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