(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 (active)
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
