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Originally Posted by cgjackson222
Nolan Ryan struck out 1,183 DIFFERENT batters in his career. There are 26 active players on a roster--so there are 780 active players in the MLB at any given time, including of course pitchers. Nolan Ryan could strike out every active player in MLB and would still need to strike out another 403 different players to reach his total.
Nolan Ryan struck out 163 different batters at least 10 times.
Fathers and sons struck out by Nolan Ryan:
1) Sandy Alomar Sr., Sandy Alomar Jr., & Roberto Alomar
2) Bobby Bonds & Barry Bonds
3) Tito Francona &Terry Francona
4) Ken Griffey Sr. & Ken Griffey Jr.
5) Hal McRae & Brian McRae
6) Tony Perez & Eduardo Perez
7) Ducky Schofield & Dick Schofield
8) Maury Wills & Bump Wills
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Keeping with the family theme…
Nolan Ryan struck out sets of brothers…
Alou - Felipe, Matty, Jesus
May - Carlos and Lee
Brett - George and Ken
Aaron - Hank and Tommy
Boyer - Clete and Ken
Forsch - Ken and Bob
Neikro - Phil and Joe
Perry - Gaylord and Jim
HOF pitchers
Bob Gibson
Jim Palmer
Don Sutton
Gaylord Perry
Steve Carlton
Greg Maddux
John Smoltz
Tom Glavine
Pedro Martinez
Goose Gossage
Bruce Sutter
Vida Blue
Catfish Hunter
Phil Neikro
Don Drysdale
CY winners
Dwight Gooden
Roger Clemens
John Denny
Orel Hershiser
Bret Saberhagen
Steve Carlton
Bob Welch
Vida Blue
Sparky Lyle
Bruce Sutter
Catfish Hunter
Ron Guidry
Bob Gibson
Mike Cuellar
Denny McLain
Don Drysdale
3,000 hit victims
Pete Rose
Hank Aaron
Al Kaline
Roberto Clemente
Rod Carew
George Brett
Paul Molitor
Robin Yount
Wade Boggs
Carl Yazstrzemaki
Dave Winfield
Eddie Murray
Rickey Henderson
Lou Brock
Cal Ripken Jr
Tony Gwynn
Rafael Palmeiro
Craig Biggio, a member of the 3,000 hits club, caught for Nolan Ryan. He was the catcher for Nolan Ryan’s 100th win as an Astro.
Tony Gwynn struck out only 434 times in his career over 20 years. Nolan Ryan struck Gwynn out 9 times, more than any other pitcher.
Nolan Ryan struck out 19 batters three times.
In 1974, vs the Tigers, Ryan struck out 19 batters in 11 innings… and lost 1-0.
Nolan Ryan has the most games with 10+ Ks all-time with 215. Closest active pitcher is Max Scherzer with 113.
Nolan Ryan struck out a total of 37 hitters in 3 straight starts In 1973. He did it again 3 straight starts in May 1973.
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