Career timeline: Randy Johnson

1985: With the 36th overall selection …

A tall, lanky left-hander who struggled with command during his time at USC, Johnson was drafted in the 2nd round by the Montreal Expos

Sept. 15, 1988: The Big Unit

May 25, 1989: Traded to Seattle

First no-hitter

This browser does not support the video element. Johnson shuts down the Tigers for his 1st no-hitter and the 1st no-hitter in Mariners history June 2, 1990

Thank you, Nolan

Dominant in 1995

This browser does not support the video element. Johnson went 18-2 to win his first Cy Young Award, and he dominated the Angels in a tiebreaking game that gave the Mariners their first postseason berth October 2, 1995

Nov. 30, 1998: Choosing the D-backs

Johnson surprised many in the game when he elected to sign a four-year, $52 million free-agent deal with the D-backs Read more

1999: The 1st of 4 straight Cy's

This browser does not support the video element. April 23, 2001

3,000 K's

This browser does not support the video element. Johnson joined the exclusive 3,000 strikeouts club by striking out Mike Lowell September 10, 2000

Look out, bird!

This browser does not support the video element. A Johnson fastball struck a bird that crossed between the mound and home plate during a Spring Training game March 24, 2001 More

Johnson strikes out 20

This browser does not support the video element. Johnson fanned 20 Reds over 9 innings to tie a Major League record. He wound up with a no-decision after the game went to extra innings. May 8, 2001

You again?

This browser does not support the video element. One night after throwing 7 innings and 104 pitches, Johnson came out of the bullpen to pitch 1 1/3 innings as the D-backs beat the Yankees to win the 2001 World Series November 4, 2001

2001 World Series co-MVP

Perfect!

This browser does not support the video element. At age 40, Johnson became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game when he dominated the Braves at Turner Field May 18, 2004 Read more

4,000 K's

This browser does not support the video element. Johnson became the 4th member of the 4,000 strikeouts club when he fanned Jeff Cirillo June 29, 2004

300 wins

This browser does not support the video element. June 4, 2009

Career timeline: Randy Johnson

1985: With the 36th overall selection …

Sept. 15, 1988: The Big Unit

The 6-foot-10 Johnson was given the nickname of "Big Unit" by Hall of Fame outfielder Tim Raines and became the tallest pitcher in AL/NL history when he debuted

May 25, 1989: Traded to Seattle

Expos GM Dave Dombrowski dealt Johnson to the Mariners in a blockbuster deal that netted Montreal Mark Langston

First no-hitter

Thank you, Nolan

After leading the AL in walks from 1990-92, Johnson received some mechanical advice from Nolan Ryan late in '92 that helped him find the zone more consistently

Dominant in 1995

Nov. 30, 1998: Choosing the D-backs

1999: The 1st of 4 straight Cy's

Johnson helped the D-backs go from an inaugural 65-97 record in 1998 to a 100-62 NL West winning year while capturing the 1st of 4 straight NL Cy Young Awards

3,000 K's

Look out, bird!

Johnson strikes out 20

You again?

2001 World Series co-MVP

Johnson went 3-0 with a 1.04 ERA in the 2001 World Series, earning him co-MVP honors with Curt Schilling

Perfect!

4,000 K's

300 wins

Johnson became the 24th pitcher to reach the 300-wins mark when he beat the Nationals in D.C. on June 4, 2009

2015: Welcome to the Hall

Johnson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot and chose to wear a D-backs cap on his plaque