Archer became the seventh pitcher in team history to reach the blue-collar goal that says so much about a starter.
Other Rays pitchers to hit the plateau include: Rolando Arrojo, Matt Garza, James Shields, David Price, Scott Kazmir, and Tanyon Sturtze.
Archer is the first pitcher to turn the trick for the Rays since 2012, when Price and Shields both exceeded the mark.
In addition, Archer became the fourth Rays pitcher to record a 200-inning, 200-strikeout season, joining Price, Shields and Kazmir.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.