However, there is NO denying that Hader is one of the best strikeout pitchers in the league, and maybe even ever. Please put this in perspective: Nolan Ryan once pitched 333 Innings in one season ...

Passing both would move Verlander up to No. 8 all-time. The list is highlighted by Nolan Ryan, the 26-year veteran whose 5,714 strikeouts is nearly 1,000 strikeouts ahead of Randy Johnson ...