List of Major League Baseball career strikeout leaders

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1. How long is List of Major League Baseball career strikeout leaders?Nolan Ryan's career spanned 27 seasons, from 1966 to 1993
2. What is the all-time strikeout leader?Nolan Ryan leads Major League Baseball with 5,714 career strikeouts
3. What is the american league strikeout record?Roger Clemens is the American League leader with 4,167 strikeouts
4. What is a strikeout in baseball?A strikeout happens when a batter gets three strikes and doesn't hit the ball. It means the pitcher won that play. It shows the pitcher beat the batter.
5. Who has the most career strikeouts in baseball?Nolan Ryan has the most career strikeouts with 5,714. He holds the record for the most strikeouts ever.

Cy Young Award: An annual award given to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Designated Hitter (DH): A player who bats instead of the pitcher in certain leagues.
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