bonanova Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 What is the record for most strikeouts recorded by a pitcher in one inning? Who has achieved it the most times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest jdmensa Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I know you can have more than three strikeouts in an inning (the batter swings at a wild pitch for a third strike, but "steals" first base on the past pitch), but I don't know what the record is or who holds it. I'll guess 5, and because of my limited knowledge (and lack of desire to do the research right now). I'll guess Nolan Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bonanova Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Great guesses. Think fewer and earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest jdmensa Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 4; Babe Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest jdmensa Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Most Strikeouts in an Inning: . . . . *4 Pete Richert (April 12, 1962 vs. Cin.) Don Drysdale (April 17, 1965 vs. Philadelphia) Darren Dreifort (May 22, 2003 vs. Colorado) Brad Penny (Sept. 23, 2006 vs. Arizona) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bonanova Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 My source says one of those you mentioned did it more than once. But, Google doesn't lie: I'll accept the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 akaslickster Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) Poor greycells did'nt even have a chance to respond. I don't remember names very well, but That is all good. Edited May 31, 2008 by akaslickster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bonanova Posted June 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Further research reveals it's been done approximately 50 times. Although prior to 1956 it had happened only 5 times, owing to the absence of the split-fingered fastball in the previous era. And [i believe] only one pitcher has done it more than once - in MLB. 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 4; Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Never strikes out.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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What is the record for most strikeouts recorded by a pitcher in one inning?
Who has achieved it the most times?
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