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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

Ryan's 5714 K's is pretty solid.........I don't think that anyone will have the longevity (sp?) to be able to break that record. To average 300K's a year would take nearly 20 years to knock it down. Just don't see that happening with the advent of middle relief and closers. I don't know what the average starter's are pitching today but can't believe it's much over 5-6 innings (on average). Just can't see anyone posting the numbers with 5 man rotations. Maybe another physical oddity (such as Ryan) will come along that will have the arm strength to go for 20+ years with the speed to do it but I think it's a 'safe' record.