Who led the MLB in strikeouts (pitching) in 1969?
279Strikeouts (Pitching) · 1969 Regular Season
Sam McDowell led the MLB with 279 strikeouts (pitching) in the 1969 regular season.
| GP: Games the player appeared in, however briefly. | K: Batters this pitcher struck out. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell |  CLE | 39 | 279 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins |  CHC | 43 | 273 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich |  DET | 37 | 271 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson |  STL | 35 | 269 |
| 5 | Bill Singer |  LAD | 41 | 247 |
| 6 | Don Wilson |  HOU | 34 | 235 |
| 7 | Gaylord Perry |  SF | 40 | 233 |
| 8 | Larry Dierker | HOU | 39 | 232 |
| 9 | Don Sutton | LAD | 41 | 217 |
| 10 | Bob Veale |  PIT | 34 | 213 |
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