All-Time Statistical Leaders (Strikeouts)
The 1884 season was memorable in that six of the top 10 all-time Major League Baseball single season strikeout totals were set that season:
| Pitcher | Strikeouts | Season | Team | League | Overall Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Daily | 483 | 1884 | Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies/Washington Nationals | UA | 3 |
| Dupee Shaw | 451 | 1884 | Detroit Wolverines/Boston Reds | NL/UA | 4 |
| Old Hoss Radbourn | 441 | 1884 | Providence Grays | NL | 5 |
| Charlie Buffington | 417 | 1884 | Boston Beaneaters | NL | 6 |
| Guy Hecker | 385 | 1884 | Louisville Eclipse | AA | 7 |
| Bill Sweeney | 374 | 1884 | Baltimore Monumentals | UA | 10 |
Read more about this topic: 1884 Major League Baseball Season
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