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The pitcher that struck out the most batters in history is Nolan Ryan. He has struck out 5,714 batters during his career from September 11, 1966 until September 22, 1993.
Nolan Ryan has the most career strikeouts in the history of baseball.
Cy Young, who pitched between 1890-1911, holds the MLB record for career wins by a pitcher with 511. He also holds the MLB record for career losses by a pitcher with 316.
Nolan Ryan holds the career MLB strikeout record with 5,714.
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Babe Ruth started his baseball career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
As of the end of the 2007 season, Nolan Ryan holds the MLB single season and career strikeout records. In 1974, he struckout 383 batters and, for his career, he struckout 5,714 batters.
Cy Young - 511 Career Wins
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Nolan Ryan has the longest career for a pitcher in MLB history, having pitched 27 seasons.