Watch: Verlander notches career strikeout 2,000

Justin Verlander has joined the 2,000 strikeout club.

The Detroit Tigers' righthander became the 76th pitcher in baseball history to reach the mark when he did so against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

Aside from being a workhorse, Verlander has always been one to strike batters out, even when he doesn't have his best stuff. Over 12 seasons, he went five consecutive seasons (2009 to 2013) with more than 200 strikeouts.

Coming into Wednesday's matchup, Verlander averaged 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)