3000 Strikeout | Milestones Phil Niekro strikeouts Larry Parrish for the 3,000th of his career July 4, 1984April 19, 2019 3000 Strikeout, Milestones On July 4, 1984, future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro collects his 3,000th career strikeout. Pitching for the New York Yankees, the knuckleballing veteran fans Larry Parrish of the Texas Rangers to reach the milestone.