Bob Gibson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, accumulating a career record of 251-174, 2.91 ERA, plus a two-time Cy Young Award winner (1968, 1970).
This is a list of the strikeouts leader for every MLB franchise:
Blue Jays: Dave Stieb
Aug 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb acknowledges the crowd after being introduced during the 40th Season Ceremonies prior to a game against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays won 9-2. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
1,658 Strikeouts
Yankees: Andy Pettitte
March 20, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (46) talks to the press at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
2,020 Strikeouts
Orioles: Jim Palmer
BALTIMORE, MD – CIRCA 1965: Pitcher Jim Palmer #22 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during an Major League Baseball game circa 1965 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Palmer played for the Orioles from 1965-84. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
2,212 Strikeouts
Rays: James Shields
Apr 27, 2007; Oakland, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Devil Rays starting pitcher James Shields (33) in action during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA. Mandatory Credit: Phil Carter-USA TODAY Sports
1,250 Strikeouts
Red Sox: Roger Clemens
BOSTON, MA – CIRCA 1988: Roger Clemens #21 of the Boston Red Sox poses for this portrait prior to the start of a Major League Baseball game circa 1988 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Clemens played for the Red Sox from 1884-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
2,590 Strikeouts
Guardians: Bob Feller
(Original Caption) USA: Bob Feller, Cleveland Indians pitcher.
CIRCA 1900: Pichter Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators poses for a portrait circa 1900. (Photo by The Stanley Weston Archive/Getty Images)
3,509 Strikeouts
White Sox: Billy Pierce
1,796 Strikeouts
Royals: Kevin Appier
Unknown Date, 1999; Bronx, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kevin Appier (17) in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
1,458 Strikeouts
Angels: Nolan Ryan
April 1975; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; California Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan (30) during the 1975 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
2,416 Strikeouts
Athletics: Eddie Plank
1,985 Strikeouts
Rangers: Charlie Hough
August 11, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers former player Charlie Hough waves to fans during introductions of the Rangers 40th anniversary all time team before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
1,452 Strikeouts
Astros: Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan #34 of the Houston Astros on the mound preparing to throw a pitch during the Major League Baseball National League East game against the Chicago Cubs on 29th May 1988 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, United States. The Astros won the game 7 – 1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images)
(Original Caption) The New York Mets’ pitcher Steve Carlton is shown pitching during the opening day game at Shea Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies.
3,031 Strikeouts
Mets: Tom Seaver
(Original Caption) The New York Mets’ pitcher Tom Seaver is shown pitching during the opening day game at Shea Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies.
2,541 Strikeouts
Nationals: Stephen Strasburg
Jun 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
1,723 Strikeouts
Marlins: Ricky Nolasco
Jul 3, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (47) pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
1,001 Strikeouts
Cardinals: Bob Gibson
May 1965; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher BOB GIBSON warming up before a game in 1965. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright Malcolm Emmons
3,117 Strikeouts
Cubs: Fergie Jenkins
(Original Caption) Ferguson Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs at Spring Training camp.
May 18, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallarado (49) throws during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
1,226 Strikeouts
Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw
Mar 15, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) warms up before the game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (48) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Athletics at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
