A blood sacrifice on opening day? Either having another historic collapse or winning the World Series I can’t tell

Peak vs Peak: Randy Johnson (2000–2003) vs Steve Carlton (1980–1983) Randy Johnson (2000–2003) • 70–26 • 2.71 ERA • 1,178 strikeouts • 172 ERA+ • 29.8 WAR 4× All-Star 3× Cy Young World Series champion World Series MVP Steve Carlton (1980–1983) • 75–40 • 2.77 ERA • ERA+ • 27.5 WAR 3× All-Star 2× Cy Young World Series champion Data via @Stathead

Sports card spotlight: 1989 Upper Deck Randy Johnson Rookie Card One of the most recognizable rookie cards of the modern baseball card era and part of the iconic 1989 Upper Deck set that helped change the baseball card industry. The card shows a young Johnson early in his l Expos before he became “The Big Unit.” A PSA 10 copy of the card typically sells for around $175–$200

Career stat snapshot: Randy Johnson (1988–2009) • 303 wins • 3.29 ERA • 4,875 strikeouts • 135 ERA+ • 103.5 WAR 5× Cy Young Award winner 10× All-Star World Series champion Hall of Fame Johnson is one of only four pitchers in MLB history with 300 wins and 4,000+ — 324 wins, 5,714 strikeouts Randy Johnson — 303 wins, 4,875 strikeouts Roger Clemens — 354 wins, 4,672 strikeouts Steve Carlton — 329 wins, 4,136 strikeouts Data via @Stathead