Nolan Ryan, arguably the best strikeout pitcher in the history of the game, led the league in strikeouts eleven times, one behind the all-time leader, Walter Johnson. Here are the years he led the league, and his strikeout totals:
1972 – 329 – American League (California Angels)
1973 – 383 – American League (California Angels)
1974 – 367 – American League (California Angels)
1976 – 327 – American League (California Angels)
1977 – 341 – American League (California Angels)
1978 – 260 – American League (California Angels)
1979 – 223 – American League (California Angels)
1987 – 270 – National League (Houston Astros)
1988 – 228 – National League (Houston Astros)
1989 – 301 – American League (Texas Rangers)
1990 – 232 – American League (Texas Rangers)
