Johnson surpassed 4,500 strikeouts in his career on Monday in the New York Yankees 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The win was his 276th of his career. (Updated 8/15/2006) Analysis: Johnson is only the third major leaguer to reach 4,500 strikeouts. Nolan Ryan (5,714) and Roger Clemens (4,552) are the others.