Who led the National League in strikeouts in 1965?

Answer 1

Pitcher - Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles Dodgers - 382

Batter - Richie Allen, Philadelphia Phillies - 150

Answer 2

The pitcher that had the most strikeouts in the 1960s was Bob Gibson. He had a total of 2,071, and he was also the best strikeout pitcher of the decade in the World Series.

Answer 3

In 1984, Dwight Gooden set the record (which he still holds) for strikeouts by a rookie pitcher, with 276 K's.