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Has any MLB pitcher struck out all 27 batters?
Necciai is best remembered for the unique feat of striking out 27 batters in a nine-inning game, which he accomplished in the Class-D Appalachian League on May 13, 1952. He is the only pitcher ever to do so in a nine-inning, professional-league game.
Who has struck out the most 2021?
The Chicago Cubs had the most strikeouts per game by a team this season, with 9.85.
| TEAM | SEASON | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 2021 | 1,596 |
| Miami Marlins | 2021 | 1,553 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 2021 | 1,542 |
| Detroit Tigers | 2021 | 1,514 |
Who has the best batting average in MLB history?
Outfielder Ty Cobb, whose career ended in 1928, has the highest batting average in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He batted .366 over 24 seasons, mostly with the Detroit Tigers. In addition, he won a record 11 batting titles for leading the American League in BA over the course of an entire season.
What team has the most home runs?
The current MLB record for most home runs by a team in a single season is 264, set by the Seattle Mariners in 1997. The Yankees have a legitimate chance to top that in 2018.
What does MLB stats mean?
Baseball statistics play an important role in evaluating the progress of a player or team. Since the flow of a baseball game has natural breaks to it, and normally players act individually rather than performing in clusters, the sport lends itself to easy record-keeping and statistics.
What is a MLB pitcher?
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the pitcher’s mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the pitcher is assigned the number 1.