Born on September 10, 1963, Randall David Johnson, sometimes known as “The Big Unit,” is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons for six different clubs, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Johnson entered the league as the tallest player in MLB history at 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), which contributed to his imposing demeanor and pitching style.
He is renowned for his lethal slider and powerful fastball, which both reached top speeds of 102 and 90 mph, respectively.
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How many perfect games did Randy Johnson throw?
Johnson, who is 40 years old, surpassed Cy Young, who was 37 at the time of his perfect game in 1904, as the oldest pitcher to ever throw a perfect game in Major League Baseball history. David Cone’s perfect game in 1999 was the 16th perfect game in baseball history; this one was the 17th.
How old was Randy Johnson when he threw his last no hitter?
Johnson, at 40 years old, surpassed Cy Young, who was 37 at the time of his perfect game in 1904, as the oldest pitcher to ever throw a perfect game in Major League Baseball history.

