DEMPSTER WINS 100

Ryan DempsterRyan Dempster (Sechelt, B.C.) became the 4th Canadian to win 100 big league games on Saturday when he beat the Milwaukee Brewers. During this game he pitched 7 shutout innings while striking out 8. Other Canadians to win 100 games are Fergie Jenkins 284, Kirk McCaskill 106 and Reggie Cleveland 105.

Ryan has pitched for Florida (1998-2002), Cincinnati (2002-2003) and the Chicago Cubs from (2004-current).

The closest active pitchers to 100 wins are Jeff Francis (55), Rich Harden (55) and Erik Bedard (51).

Read more about Dempster HERE.

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