Walter Johnson Walter Johnson was the premier pitcher of the dead-ball era, known for his blazing fastball and ironman durability. Playing his entire career with the Washington Senators (1907–1927), Johnson won 417 games—second all-time—and recorded 3,509 strikeouts, a record that stood for 55 years. A two-time MVP, he led the league in strikeouts 12 times and in ERA five times. Johnson won a World Series in 1924 and was renowned for his control and consistency. He was one of the first five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Known as "The Big Train," Johnson was admired for his humility and sportsmanship. He later served as a Senators manager and AL president. His combination of longevity, dominance, and character makes him the gold standard for pitchers in baseball’s early decades.
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