Reds' rookie Chase Burns chasing Bob Feller, Dwight Gooden for MLB strikeout record

Yeah, Chase Burns is as advertised.

With a last name befitting his magnificent heater, the Cincinnati Reds' rookie right-handed pitcher has struck out double-digit batters three starts in a row.

And at his age, that puts him in incredible company.

Only eight pitchers since the MLB mound was moved to its current distance in 1893 have put together three or more outings in a row of double-digit strikeouts at age-22 or younger, per MLB Network's Sarah Langs.

Burns' three in a row are tied with four others: 1910 Walter Johnson, 1971 Vida Blue, 1981 Fernando Valenzuela and 2004 Oliver Perez.

Next up on the list are a pair of pitchers with four in a row: 1938 Bob Feller and 1963 Al Downing.

And then standing alone in first, with five double-digit strikeout outings in a row at a young age, is 1984 Dwight Gooden.

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Burns has had exactly 10 strikeouts in each of his last three starts.

He's actually been hit around a bit in all three outings, but the stuff can clearly play.

If the Reds are going to make a playoff run this year, it'll likely depend in part on Burns continuing to be the best version of himself.

And the future burns very, very brightly.

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