Nolan McLean achieves a mark that has not been seen for 37 years

Nolan McLean the New York Mets’ new emerging star pitcher, achieved a mark that had not been seen in MLB for 37 years.

The Mets’ new mound gem shines when the team needs him most in the race for a playoff spot.

What record did Nolan McLean achieve?

Nolan McLean, right-handed pitcher, who has had one of the best starts for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history, becoming the first New York Mets starter to win his first three MLB starts.

According to OptaSTATS, Nolan McLean has achieved something that had not been done in 37 years. The last pitcher to win each of his first three career starts with more than 20 innings, more than 20 strikeouts and an opponent batting average below .200 was Randy Johnson with the now-defunct Montreal Expos.

What are Nolan McLean’s numbers?

In addition to three wins in three outings, Nolan McLean has a 0.89 ERA in 20.1 innings with 21 strikeouts in the 2025 MLB season.