Michael Soroka is doing something only Randy Johnson has done in Diamondbacks history
Michael Soroka is off to a dominant start in Arizona, and one stat already puts him in the same conversation as Randy Johnson.
Michael Soroka is doing something only Randy Johnson has done in Diamondbacks history originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Sometimes, early-season numbers are just numbers.
And sometimes, they tell you something much bigger is happening. That is where Michael Soroka finds himself right now. Through his first three starts with the Arizona Diamondbacks , Soroka has already recorded two games with 10 or more strikeouts.
That alone is impressive. But the company it puts him in is what makes it feel different. The only other pitcher in franchise history to do that in his first three appearances is Randy Johnson.
That is not just a hot start. That is history. Michael Soroka is the second pitcher with two 10+ strikeout games in his first three appearances for the Diamondbacks, joining Randy Johnson — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) April 11, 2026 A start that demands attention Soroka’s early numbers jump off the page.