Unbelievable MLB Strikeout Records That Will Leave You Speechless—Discover Who Dominated the Mound!
Oh how that bird wishes he missed them in spring training though.
367 – Nolan Ryan, 1974 California Angels
364 – Randy Johnson, 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks
The closest since to Randy Johnson’s effort in 2001? Well that would be Randy Johnson in 2002 when he recorded 334 strikeouts – tied for 30th on the list. But apart from the Big Unit, the most strikeouts in a single season came back in 2019 when Gerrit Cole was suiting up for the Houston Astros.

His 326 strikeouts wouldn’t be enough to win Cy Young honors (that going to Astros teammate Justin Verlander), but would be enough to earn a $324 million, nine-year contract with the New York Yankees. He also set a variety of major league records during the season, including becoming the first pitcher to go through nine consecutive starts striking out at least 10 batters in each outing.



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