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MLB: The All-Time Strikeout Leaders for Each American League Team

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 1984-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Roger Clemens: 2,590 Strikeouts

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

Guardians: Bob Feller

(Original Caption) USA: Bob Feller, Cleveland Indians pitcher.

2,581 Strikeouts

Tigers: Mickey Lolich

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2,679 Strikeouts

Twins: Walter Johnson

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)

1,866 Strikeouts

Mariners: Félix Hernández

May 4, 2006; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws to first on a pickoff attempt during the second inning at US Cellular Field in Chicago, IL. The Chicago White Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright 2006 Jerry Lai

2,524 Strikeouts