Who has struck out the most 2021?
The Chicago Cubs had the most strikeouts per game by a team this season, with 9.85.
| TEAM | SEASON | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 2021 | 1,596 |
| Miami Marlins | 2021 | 1,553 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 2021 | 1,542 |
| Detroit Tigers | 2021 | 1,514 |
Who has the most strikeouts as a hitter?
Reggie Jackson+
Career Leaders & Records for Strikeouts
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reggie Jackson+ (21) | 2597 |
| 2. | Jim Thome+ (22) | 2548 |
| 3. | Adam Dunn (14) | 2379 |
| 4. | Sammy Sosa (18) | 2306 |
Who holds the record for most strikeouts in a season?
Matt Kilroy
Single-Season Leaders & Records for Strikeouts
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Kilroy (20) | 513 |
| 2. | Toad Ramsey (21) | 499 |
| 3. | Hugh Daily (36) | 483 |
| 4. | Dupee Shaw (25) | 451 |
Who has struck out the least in MLB history?
Sewell holds the record for the lowest strikeout rate in major league history, striking out on average only once every 73 plate appearances, and the most consecutive games without a strikeout, at 115.
Was Babe Ruth the strike out king?
For many years, Babe Ruth was known as the King of Strikeouts. He was known for his all or nothing batting style. He led the American League in strikeouts five times and accumulated 1,330 of them in his career. That was the Major League record for 30 years until Mickey Mantle surpassed it in 1964.
Who struck out the least?
Has anyone struck 6 times in a game?
College Baseball University of Texas catcher Cameron Rupp struck out 6 times in the Texas Longhorns record-setting 25-inning game against the Boston College Eagles on May 30, 2009.
Who led the league in strikeouts?
| Year | National League | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (NL AL) | Jacob deGrom (NYM) | 104 |
| 2019 (NL AL) | Jacob deGrom (NYM) | 255 |
| 2018 (NL AL) | Max Scherzer (WSN) | 300 |
| 2017 (NL AL) | Max Scherzer (WSN) | 268 |
Has a batter ever struck out 5 times in a game?
The “Olympic Rings” or platinum sombrero applies to a player striking out five times in a game. A horn refers to a player striking out six times in a game; the term was coined by pitcher Mike Flanagan after teammate Sam Horn of the Baltimore Orioles accomplished the feat in an extra-inning game in 1991.
What’s the record for strikeouts in Major League Baseball?
Find those records, and dozens more, in the MLB Strikeout Records Set by Pitchers in our Baseball Records research. The first 3,000 Strikeouts Club (pitchers with three thousand or more career striksouts) memorabilia show was conducted in 1998, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Who is the all time leader in strikeouts?
Table Rank Player (yrs, age) Strikeouts 5. Bert Blyleven+ (22) 3701 6. Tom Seaver+ (20) 3640 7. Don Sutton+ (23) 3574 8. Gaylord Perry+ (22) 3534
Who was the pitcher who had two strikes on a batter?
A tale once told by an umpire featured Walter Johnson on the mound pitching, with two strikes on a young batter, who unexpectedly turned and started walked towards the dugout. The umpire reminded him that he had a strike left to which the player replied, “You can call it, I didn’t see the first two!”
When did Negro league players stop playing baseball?
Note that seasons prior to 1876 are not included in single-season marks, but are included in career marks. Rankings of Negro League players should consider that Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage
