Table of Contents
- 1 Who has the most strikeouts in MLB history in one game?
- 2 What pitcher has the most strikeouts in MLB history?
- 3 Who is considered the greatest relief pitcher of all time?
- 4 Who’s the best relief pitcher of all time?
- 5 Who has thrown the most no-hitters in MLB history?
- 6 Who has struck out the most times in a single season?
Who has the most strikeouts in MLB history in one game?
Tom Cheney
Kerry Wood tied Roger Clemens’ major league record of 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game on May 6, 1998. Sandy Koufax is one of six pitchers who have 18 strikeouts in a game to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame….18 strikeouts in extra-inning games.
| Pitcher | Tom Cheney |
|---|---|
| Score | 2–1 |
| Strikeouts | 21 |
| IP | 16 |
| Career Ks | 345 |
What pitcher has the most strikeouts in MLB history?
Nolan Ryan+
Career Leaders & Records for Strikeouts
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nolan Ryan+ (27) | 5714 |
| 2. | Randy Johnson+ (22) | 4875 |
| 3. | Roger Clemens (24) | 4672 |
| 4. | Steve Carlton+ (24) | 4136 |
What is the record for most strikeouts in an inning?
four strikeout innings
Ed Crane was the first player to strike out four batters in one inning, doing so in the fifth inning for the New York Giants against the Chicago White Stockings on October 4, 1888….Players.
| Pitcher (X) | Name of the pitcher and number of four strikeout innings they had pitched at that point |
|---|---|
| Date | Date of the game |
Who has the most strikeouts as a relief pitcher?
Relief pitchers with 1,000 strikeouts
| Pitcher | Relief strikeouts | NL relief Ks |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Relief strikeouts | NL relief Ks |
| Trevor Hoffman | 1,133 | 1,133 |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1,004 | 685 |
| Kenley Jansen | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Who is considered the greatest relief pitcher of all time?
Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera Rivera is, without a doubt, the greatest relief pitcher ever. So far in his 14 year career, he has a 68 – 49 record, 482 saves, a 2.29 E.R.A. and 934 strikeouts in 1023.7 innings pitched.
Who’s the best relief pitcher of all time?
MLB’s 5 Best Ever Relief Pitchers
- Lee Smith.
- Billy Wagner.
- Dennis Eckersley.
- Trevor Hoffman.
- Mariano Rivera.
What is the record for fewest strikeouts in Major League Baseball?
Major League Baseball Records for Strikeouts | Baseball Almanac Record LG Name (s) Team (s) Data Fewest Strikeouts In A Career AL Joe Sewell Cleveland 99 Fewest Strikeouts In A Career AL Joe Sewell New York 15 Fewest Strikeouts In A Career NL Lloyd Waner Pittsburgh 167
What is the record for most times a pitcher has struck out?
Team(s) Data. Strikeout Records for Hitters | Research by Baseball Almanac, Inc. The most times an American League pitcher struck out during a single season was 65 times set in 1972, by Wilbur Wood of the Chicago White Sox. In the National League it was 62 times, set in 1968, by Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets.
Who has thrown the most no-hitters in MLB history?
It’s hardly surprising to see Ryan, the all-time leader with 5,714 strikeouts and a pitcher who threw a record seven no-hitters, on this list.
Who has struck out the most times in a single season?
– Reggie Jackson (American League career leader for strikeouts) The most times an American League pitcher struck out during a single season was 65 times set in 1972, by Wilbur Wood of the Chicago White Sox. In the National League it was 62 times, set in 1968, by Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets.