Wins and Strikeouts: Key Statistics for MLB Starting Pitchers

Pitchers are often judged on the number of wins they get and the number of strikeouts they record. This quiz will test your knowledge of which big league hurlers had the most wins and strikeouts during their careers. Batter up!

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Roger Clemens is 9th on the all time win list with 354 career wins. Which team did he NOT ever pitch for?

Randy Johnson finished with 303 career wins. What was his nickname?

What legendary knuckleball pitcher is 16th on the all time win list with 318 victories?

Which of these pitchers had the most career strikeouts?

Which of the following pitchers has thrown over 4000 strikeouts?

27th on the career wins list is Bert Blyleven. From what country is he from?

Which of these pitchers is NOT in the top 10 for all time strkeouts?

Which of the following pitchers started his career as a starter but ended it as a relief specialist?

Walter Johnson is 2nd on the career most victories list. How many wins did he have?

By far, Cy Young has the most career pitching victories in MLB history. How many did he have?

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton is 11th on the career victories list. What was his nickname?

Which of these former pitchers had the most career strikeous?

Which of the following Atlanta Braves pitchers is 21st all time in career wins with 305?

Which L.A. Dodgers pitcher has the most career strikeouts?

Which active pitcher has the most career strikeouts?

What Canadian pitcher is tied for 29th in all time wins with 284?

After Nolan Ryan's 5714 career strikeouts, who has thrown the 2nd most Ks in league history?

In the modern era, which pitcher has had the most career victories?

Other than Walter Johnson, who is the only other pitcher in the Top 9 for wins AND strikeouts?

Which MLB pitcher finished with 288 career wins and had an operation named after him?

Which of these former pitchers had the most career strikeous?

What pitcher, tied for 14th on the all time win list, is #1 in terms of most strikeouts thrown?

Which of these pitchers IS in the top 10 for all time strkeouts?

What former Reds and Mets pitcher won 311 games and is 18th on the all time win list?

Which former Atlanta Braves pitcher is NOT in the Top 30 for all time strikeouts?

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