Detroit Tigers players with a 200+ K season
12 players
12 players have had a 200+ K season for the Detroit Tigers. Mickey Lolich did it the most, 7 times (1965, 1969–1974), the best at 308 strikeouts. On a roster now: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Tarik Skubal, and Matthew Boyd.
| Player | Pos | Seasons | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Lolich | P | 1965, 1969–1974 | 308 |
| Justin Verlander | SP | 2009–2013, 2016 | 269 |
| Max Scherzer | SP | 2012–2014 | 252 |
| Joe Coleman | P | 1971–1973 | 236 |
| Jack Morris | SP | 1983, 1986–1987 | 232 |
| Hal Newhouser | P | 1945–1946 | 275 |
| Tarik Skubal | SP | 2024–2025 | 241 |
| Jim Bunning | P | 1959–1960 | 201 |
| Denny McLain | P | 1968 | 280 |
| Matthew Boyd | SP | 2019 | 238 |
| Anibal Sanchez | SP | 2013 | 202 |
| Jeremy Bonderman | RP | 2006 | 202 |
Reached with the club in one regular season. Every season since 1876 is on file. A season split between two clubs is filed as one combined line and counts for neither.