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Most Strikeouts of the 1970s (MLB)

Every MLB season from 1970 to 1979, added up. Batters struck out

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Nolan Ryan recorded more strikeouts than any other MLB player in the 1970s, with 2,678, 374 clear of Tom Seaver (2,304). He did it in 10 seasons, with a best year of 383 in 1973. The top ten runs from 2,678 down to 1,587.

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Nolan Ryan MLB leader, 1970s Nolan Ryan 1970–1979 · 10 seasons
2,678 Strikeouts 374 clear of Tom Seaver
# Player Seasons SO Best year
1 Nolan Ryan Nolan Ryan 1970–1979 (10) 2,678 383 (1973)
2 Tom Seaver Tom Seaver 1970–1979 (10) 2,304 289 (1971)
3 Steve Carlton Steve Carlton 1970–1979 (10) 2,097 310 (1972)
4 Bert Blyleven Bert Blyleven 1970–1979 (10) 2,082 258 (1973)
5 Gaylord Perry Gaylord Perry 1970–1979 (10) 1,907 238 (1973)
6 Phil Niekro Phil Niekro 1970–1979 (10) 1,866 262 (1977)
7 Fergie Jenkins Fergie Jenkins 1970–1979 (10) 1,841 274 (1970)
8 Don Sutton Don Sutton 1970–1979 (10) 1,767 207 (1972)
9 Vida Blue Vida Blue 1970–1979 (10) 1,600 301 (1971)
10 Jerry Koosman Jerry Koosman 1970–1979 (10) 1,587 200 (1976)
11 Jim Palmer Jim Palmer 1970–1979 (10) 1,559 199 (1970)
12 Mickey Lolich Mickey Lolich 1970–1979 (9) 1,496 308 (1971)
13 J. R. Richard J. R. Richard 1971–1979 (9) 1,374 313 (1979)
14 Andy Messersmith Andy Messersmith 1970–1979 (10) 1,340 221 (1974)
15 Joe Coleman 1970–1979 (10) 1,319 236 (1971)
16 Catfish Hunter Catfish Hunter 1970–1979 (10) 1,309 191 (1972)
17 Rudy May Rudy May 1970–1979 (10) 1,238 169 (1972)
18 Luis Tiant Luis Tiant 1970–1979 (10) 1,229 206 (1973)
19 Jon Matlack Jon Matlack 1971–1979 (9) 1,215 205 (1973)
20 Fred Norman Fred Norman 1970–1979 (10) 1,208 167 (1972)
21 Jerry Reuss Jerry Reuss 1970–1979 (10) 1,141 177 (1973)
22 Wilbur Wood Wilbur Wood 1970–1978 (9) 1,138 210 (1971)
23 Rick Reuschel Rick Reuschel 1972–1979 (8) 1,122 168 (1973)
24 Frank Tanana Frank Tanana 1973–1979 (7) 1,120 269 (1975)
25 Rick Wise Rick Wise 1970–1979 (10) 1,112 155 (1971)
26 Steve Renko Steve Renko 1970–1979 (10) 1,112 164 (1973)
27 Pat Dobson Pat Dobson 1970–1977 (8) 1,110 187 (1971)
28 Ken Holtzman Ken Holtzman 1970–1979 (10) 1,038 202 (1970)
29 Burt Hooton Burt Hooton 1971–1979 (9) 1,037 153 (1975)
30 Tommy John Tommy John 1970–1979 (9) 1,029 138 (1970)
31 Jack Billingham Jack Billingham 1970–1979 (10) 1,017 155 (1973)
32 Bob Gibson Bob Gibson 1970–1975 (6) 998 274 (1970)
33 Mike Torrez Mike Torrez 1970–1979 (10) 985 125 (1979)
34 Steve Rogers Steve Rogers 1973–1979 (7) 980 206 (1977)
35 Woodie Fryman Woodie Fryman 1970–1979 (10) 976 141 (1972)
36 Rollie Fingers Rollie Fingers 1970–1979 (10) 973 115 (1975)
37 Bill Bonham Bill Bonham 1971–1979 (9) 972 191 (1974)
38 Stan Bahnsen Stan Bahnsen 1970–1979 (10) 961 157 (1972)
39 Clay Kirby Clay Kirby 1970–1976 (7) 948 231 (1971)
40 Marty Pattin Marty Pattin 1970–1979 (10) 947 169 (1971)
41 Jim Kaat Jim Kaat 1970–1979 (10) 925 142 (1975)
42 Don Gullett Don Gullett 1970–1978 (9) 921 183 (1974)
43 Ron Reed Ron Reed 1970–1979 (10) 912 139 (1975)
44 Dock Ellis Dock Ellis 1970–1979 (10) 911 137 (1971)
45 Dave Goltz Dave Goltz 1972–1979 (8) 887 186 (1977)
46 Steve Stone Steve Stone 1971–1979 (9) 886 139 (1975)
47 Dave Roberts Dave Roberts 1970–1979 (10) 880 135 (1971)
48 Jim Slaton Jim Slaton 1971–1979 (9) 873 138 (1976)
49 Bill Singer Bill Singer 1970–1977 (8) 864 241 (1973)
50 Dennis Leonard Dennis Leonard 1974–1979 (6) 857 244 (1977)
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