Leaderboard Score - Pitcher HBP

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.


I found this list of pitchers who hit the most batters to be strangely interesting.

1. Don Drysdale (BRK Dodgers, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 136
6' 5", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 4). HOF Player. Cy Young (1962). 
Peak Years: 1957-1968
Rankings: 3 (7), 1 (14), 1 (18), 1 (10), 1 (20), 5 (11), 5 (10), 2 (10), 1 (12), 2 (17), 2 (8), 2 (12)


2. Jim Bunning (DET Tigers, PHI Phillies, PIT Pirates, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 116
6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1957-1970
Rankings: 2 (11), 2 (10), 2 (11), 3 (11), 4 (9), 2 (13), 10 (5), 1 (14), 1 (12), 1 (19), 1 (13), -, 8 (7), 8 (8)


3. Dave Stieb (TOR Blue Jays). Leaderboard Score: 107
6' 0", 185 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 2). 
Peak Years: 1980-1990
Rankings: 6 (6), 1 (11), 13 (5), 1 (14), 1 (11), 2 (9), 1 (15), 5 (7), 3 (13), 1 (13), 2 (10)


4. Bert Blyleven (MIN Twins, TEX Rangers, PIT Pirates, CLE Indians, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 98
6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1971-1989
Rankings: 11 (5), 5 (10), 2 (9), 2 (9), 23 (4), 1 (12), 8 (7), 7 (6), 5 (6), 33 (0), 7 (5), -, -, 10 (6), 2 (9), 6 (10), 3 (9), 1 (16), 4 (8)


5. Howard Ehmke (DET Tigers, BOS Red Sox, PHI Athletics). Leaderboard Score: 95
"Bob". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1919-1927
Rankings: 13 (6), 1 (13), 1 (13), 1 (23), 1 (20), 4 (11), 1 (11), 2 (8), 1 (14)


6. Tim Wakefield (BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 95
6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1995-2008
Rankings: 2 (9), 2 (12), 1 (16), 3 (14), -, -, 1 (18), 8 (9), 2 (12), 2 (16), 7 (11), -, 23 (4), 4 (13)


7. Randy Johnson (SEA Mariners, HOU Astros, ARI Diamondbacks, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 94
"Big Unit". 6' 10", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 4). Cy Young (1995, 1999 - 2002), Triple Crown (2002). 
Peak Years: 1990-2007
Rankings: 18 (5), 3 (12), 1 (18), 1 (16), 7 (6), 8 (6), -, 7 (10), 2 (14), 9 (9), 20 (6), 3 (18), 4 (13), -, 10 (10), 6 (12), 6 (10), -


8. Kid Nichols (BOS Beaneaters). Leaderboard Score: 90
5' 10", 175 lbs. Switch Hitter. Throws Right. HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1890-1897
Rankings: 2 (12), 1 (17), 2 (10), 1 (16), 1 (9), 2 (5), 3 (7), 44 (5)


9. Kevin Brown (TEX Rangers, BAL Orioles, FL Marlins, SD Padres, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 80
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 1990-2001
Rankings: 27 (3), 1 (13), 3 (10), 2 (15), 7 (6), 2 (9), 1 (16), 1 (14), 9 (10), 14 (7), 11 (9), -


10. Cy Young (CLE Spiders, BOS Americans). Leaderboard Score: 80
6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1901). 
Peak Years: 1890-1903
Rankings: 4 (5), 4 (11), 3 (8), 3 (10), 2 (6), 1 (8), 1 (10), 28 (9), 36 (9), 43 (6), 31 (4), 23 (8), 4 (13), 11 (9)


13. Phil Niekro (ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 77
"Knucksie". 6' 1", 180 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. HOF Player. Gold Glove (1978 - 1980, 1982 - 1983). 
Peak Years: 1967-1980
Rankings: 4 (7), 16 (5), 18 (5), 12 (6), 26 (3), 12 (5), 8 (5), 5 (6), 1 (11), 2 (8), 1 (8), 1 (13), 1 (11), 15 (3)


15. Charlie Hough (TEX Rangers, CHI White Sox, FL Marlins). Leaderboard Score: 70
6' 2", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1982-1993
Rankings: 3 (7), 23 (3), 2 (9), 8 (7), 7 (9), 1 (19), 4 (12), 10 (6), 1 (11), 5 (11), 14 (7), 6 (8)


16. Jeff Weaver (DET Tigers, NY Yankees, LA Dodgers, LA Angels, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 70
6' 5", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1999-2006
Rankings: 1 (17), 2 (15), 3 (14), 6 (11), -, 2 (14), 1 (18), 9 (10)


17. Frank Tanana (CAL Angels, TEX Rangers, DET Tigers, NY Mets, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 68
6' 2", 180 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 3-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1974-1993
Rankings: 9 (8), 7 (7), 5 (9), 2 (12), 2 (9), -, 2 (8), 12 (4), 3 (7), -, 10 (6), 26 (3), 26 (3), 17 (5), 26 (4), 4 (8), 4 (9), 33 (2), 14 (7), 8 (9)


20. Orel Hershiser (LA Dodgers, CLE Indians, SF Giants, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 66
"Bulldog". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1988), Cy Young (1988). 
Peak Years: 1984-1999
Rankings: 9 (4), 4 (6), 6 (5), 3 (9), 21 (4), 20 (3), -, -, 4 (8), 7 (7), 30 (2), 15 (5), 2 (12), 5 (11), 3 (13), 5 (11)


24. Rick Reuschel (CHI Cubs, NY Yankees, PIT Pirates, SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 63
"Big Daddy". 6' 3", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (1985, 1987). 
Peak Years: 1973-1988
Rankings: 8 (5), 5 (6), 4 (7), 2 (8), 6 (5), 9 (5), 2 (10), 7 (4), 7 (5), -, -, -, 11 (3), 1 (8), 5 (8), 11 (6)


26. Mike Boddicker (BAL Orioles, BOS Red Sox, KC Royals). Leaderboard Score: 63
5' 11", 172 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1990). 
Peak Years: 1985-1991
Rankings: 14 (5), 5 (11), 5 (7), 2 (14), 2 (10), 2 (10), 1 (13)


27. Jack Billingham (HOU Astros, CIN Reds, DET Tigers). Leaderboard Score: 63
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1970-1978
Rankings: 2 (10), 1 (16), 4 (7), 1 (10), 5 (6), 2 (9), 11 (4), -, 4 (8)


33. Pedro Astacio (LA Dodgers, COL Rockies, HOU Astros, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 52
6' 2", 174 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1995-2002
Rankings: -, 10 (9), 8 (9), 1 (17), 5 (11), 3 (15), 7 (13), 1 (16)


54. Todd Stottlemyre (TOR Blue Jays, OAK Athletics, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 44
6' 3", 195 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1990-1998
Rankings: 5 (8), 3 (12), 3 (10), 34 (3), 3 (7), 8 (6), 26 (4), 3 (12), 35 (4)


69. Jamey Wright (COL Rockies, MIL Brewers). Leaderboard Score: 39
6' 6", 230 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1998-2005
Rankings: 4 (11), -, 1 (18), 1 (20), -, -, -, 2 (15)


205. Ramon Ortiz (ANA Angels, WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 21
6' 0", 175 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 2001-2006
Rankings: 7 (12), 31 (5), 2 (12), -, 17 (7), 2 (18)


208. Rolando Arrojo (TB Devil Rays, COL Rockies, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 20
6' 4", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1998-2000
Rankings: 1 (19), -, 1 (16)

Leaderboard Score - Pitcher Strikeouts

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.


These are the best pitchers of all-time at striking out opposing batters.

1. Nolan Ryan (CAL Angels, HOU Astros, TEX Rangers). Leaderboard Score: 243
"Ryan Express". 6' 2", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1972-1991
Rankings: 1 (329), 1 (383), 1 (367), 6 (186), 1 (327), 1 (341), 1 (260), 1 (223), 2 (200), 4 (140), 3 (245), 5 (183), 4 (197), 3 (209), 6 (194), 1 (270), 1 (228), 1 (301), 1 (232), 3 (203)


2. Walter Johnson (WAS Senators). Leaderboard Score: 218
"Barney,The Big Train". 6' 1", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1913, 1918, 1924), MVP (1913, 1924). 
Peak Years: 1908-1926
Rankings: 5 (160), 2 (164), 1 (313), 3 (207), 1 (303), 1 (243), 1 (225), 1 (203), 1 (228), 1 (188), 1 (162), 1 (147), -, 1 (143), 5 (105), 1 (130), 1 (158), 2 (108), 4 (125)


3. Roger Clemens (BOS Red Sox, TOR Blue Jays, NY Yankees, HOU Astros). Leaderboard Score: 189
"Rocket". 6' 4", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 3). Cy Young (1986 - 1987, 1991, 1997 - 1998, 2001, 2004), MVP (1986), Triple Crown (1997 - 1998). 
Peak Years: 1986-2005
Rankings: 2 (238), 2 (256), 1 (291), 2 (230), 4 (209), 1 (241), 4 (208), 12 (160), 2 (168), -, 1 (257), 1 (292), 1 (271), 9 (163), 5 (188), 3 (213), 2 (192), 5 (190), 5 (218), 10 (185)


4. Randy Johnson (SEA Mariners, HOU Astros, ARI Diamondbacks, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 185
"Big Unit". 6' 10", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 4). Cy Young (1995, 1999 - 2002), Triple Crown (2002). 
Peak Years: 1990-2007
Rankings: 6 (194), 2 (228), 2 (241), 1 (308), 1 (204), 1 (294), -, 2 (291), 1 (329), 1 (364), 1 (347), 1 (372), 1 (334), -, 1 (290), 2 (211), 8 (172), -


5. Steve Carlton (STL Cardinals, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 154
"Lefty". 6' 4", 210 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 10-Time All-Star (Started 2). HOF Player. Triple Crown (1972), Cy Young (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982), Gold Glove (1981). 
Peak Years: 1968-1985
Rankings: 14 (162), 9 (210), 7 (193), 9 (172), 1 (310), 2 (223), 1 (240), 4 (192), 4 (195), 4 (198), 7 (161), 2 (213), 1 (286), 2 (179), 1 (286), 1 (275), 6 (163), -


6. Bert Blyleven (MIN Twins, TEX Rangers, PIT Pirates, CLE Indians). Leaderboard Score: 145
6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1970-1988
Rankings: 19 (135), 4 (224), 4 (228), 2 (258), 2 (249), 2 (233), 3 (219), 7 (182), 4 (182), 4 (172), 5 (168), 3 (107), -, -, 4 (170), 1 (206), 4 (215), 8 (196), 18 (145)


7. Lefty Grove (PHI Athletics, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 137
6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Triple Crown (1930 - 1931), MVP (1931). 
Peak Years: 1925-1938
Rankings: 1 (116), 1 (194), 1 (174), 1 (183), 1 (170), 1 (209), 1 (175), 2 (188), 6 (114), -, 4 (121), 4 (130), 3 (153), 9 (99)


8. Dazzy Vance (BRK Robins). Leaderboard Score: 132
6' 2", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. HOF Player. Triple Crown (1924), MVP (1924). 
Peak Years: 1922-1932
Rankings: 1 (134), 1 (197), 1 (262), 1 (221), 1 (140), 1 (184), 1 (200), 3 (126), 2 (173), 3 (150), 9 (103)


9. Pedro Martinez (MON Expos, BOS Red Sox, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 130
5' 11", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (1997, 1999 - 2000), Triple Crown (1999). 
Peak Years: 1994-2005
Rankings: 5 (142), 5 (174), 3 (222), 2 (305), 2 (251), 1 (313), 1 (284), -, 1 (239), 2 (206), 2 (227), 3 (208)


10. Jim Bunning (DET Tigers, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 129
6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1957-1968
Rankings: 2 (182), 2 (177), 1 (201), 1 (201), 3 (194), 2 (184), 2 (196), 5 (219), 4 (268), 2 (252), 1 (253), -


11. Tom Seaver (NY Mets, CIN Reds). Leaderboard Score: 118
"Tom Terrific". 6' 1", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 12-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1969, 1973, 1975). 
Peak Years: 1967-1979
Rankings: 8 (170), 6 (205), 10 (208), 1 (283), 1 (289), 2 (249), 1 (251), 3 (201), 1 (243), 1 (235), 5 (196), 3 (226), 13 (131)


13. David Cone (NY Mets, TOR Blue Jays, KC Royals, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 114
6' 1", 180 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. Cy Young (1994). 
Peak Years: 1988-1999
Rankings: 2 (213), 6 (190), 1 (233), 1 (241), 1 (261), 4 (191), 6 (132), 4 (191), -, 3 (222), 4 (209), 4 (177)


18. Fergie Jenkins (CHI Cubs, TEX Rangers). Leaderboard Score: 100
"Fly". 6' 5", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. HOF Player. Cy Young (1971). 
Peak Years: 1966-1980
Rankings: 15 (150), 2 (236), 2 (260), 1 (273), 2 (274), 2 (263), 5 (184), 7 (170), 3 (225), 9 (157), 10 (142), 24 (105), 6 (157), 4 (164), 14 (129)


22. Early Wynn (CLE Indians, CHI White Sox). Leaderboard Score: 95
"Gus". 6' 0", 190 lbs. Switch Hitter. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1959). 
Peak Years: 1949-1961
Rankings: 25 (62), 4 (143), 2 (133), 2 (153), 3 (138), 2 (155), 7 (122), 7 (158), 1 (184), 1 (179), 3 (179), 3 (158), -


27. John Smoltz (ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 89
6' 3", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 1). Cy Young (1996). 
Peak Years: 1989-2007
Rankings: 10 (168), 6 (170), 11 (148), 1 (215), 2 (208), 15 (113), 2 (193), 1 (276), 3 (241), 9 (173), 15 (156), -, -, -, -, -, 19 (169), 3 (211), 3 (197)


28. Sandy Koufax (LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 89
"The Left Arm of God". 6' 2", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Left. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1963, 1965 - 1966), MVP (1963), Triple Crown (1963, 1965 - 1966). 
Peak Years: 1958-1966
Rankings: 6 (131), -, 2 (197), 1 (269), 2 (216), 1 (306), 4 (223), 1 (382), 1 (317)


32. Mike Mussina (BAL Orioles, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 80
"Moose". 6' 2", 185 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1996 - 1999, 2001, 2003, 2008). 
Peak Years: 1994-2007
Rankings: 25 (99), 8 (158), 4 (204), 4 (218), 8 (175), 6 (172), 3 (210), 2 (214), 3 (182), 4 (195), 21 (132), 17 (142), 8 (172), -


40. Gaylord Perry (SF Giants, CLE Indians, TEX Rangers, SD Padres). Leaderboard Score: 71
6' 4", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 1). HOF Player. Cy Young (1972, 1978). 
Peak Years: 1965-1979
Rankings: 11 (170), 8 (201), 3 (230), 12 (173), 5 (233), 4 (214), 11 (158), 3 (234), 4 (238), 4 (216), 2 (233), 9 (143), 8 (177), 9 (154), 10 (140)


63. Kevin Brown (TEX Rangers, FL Marlins, SD Padres, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 51
6' 4", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 1991-2003
Rankings: 36 (96), 8 (173), 17 (142), 11 (123), 22 (117), 17 (159), 5 (205), 3 (257), 2 (221), 3 (216), -, -, 6 (185)


70. Danny Haren (OAK Athletics, ARI Diamondbacks, LA Angels). Leaderboard Score: 46
6' 5", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 2005-2010
Rankings: 6 (163), 6 (176), 8 (192), 3 (206), 3 (223), 5 (216)


76. C.C. Sabathia (CLE Indians, MIL Brewers, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 44
6' 7", 290 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 4-Time All-Star. Cy Young (2007). 
Peak Years: 2001-2010
Rankings: 7 (171), 10 (149), 16 (141), 20 (139), 7 (161), 8 (172), 5 (209), 2 (251), 7 (197), 7 (197)


224. Pedro Astacio (COL Rockies). Leaderboard Score: 18
6' 2", 174 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1997-2001
Rankings: 13 (166), 10 (170), 3 (210), 8 (193), 23 (144)


240. Scott Kazmir (TB Devil Rays). Leaderboard Score: 17
6' 0", 175 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 2-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 2005-2007
Rankings: 4 (174), -, 1 (239)


617. John Patterson (WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 2
6' 6", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 2005-2005
Rankings: 10 (185)

Leaderboard Score - Catcher CS%

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.

These are the best catchers of all-time at throwing out opposing base stealers.  Note that CS data for catchers is only available since 1954.

1. Ivan Rodriguez (TEX Rangers, FL Marlins, DET Tigers, WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 206
"Pudge,I-Rod". 5' 9", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 14-Time All-Star (Started 12). Gold Glove (1992 - 2001, 2004, 2006 - 2007), MVP (1999).
Peak Years: 1992-2010
Rankings: 1 (51.82 %), 3 (44.35 %), 4 (38.33 %), 1 (48.05 %), 1 (51.06 %), 1 (56.98 %), 1 (56.32 %), 1 (54.67 %), 1 (48.72 %), 1 (60.34 %), 4 (36.59 %), 6 (33.33 %), 6 (32.20 %), 1 (51.47 %), 1 (50.98 %), 5 (30.88 %), -, -, 5 (34.38 %)

2. Bob Boone (PHI Phillies, CAL Angels, KC Royals). Leaderboard Score: 152
6' 2", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 4-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (1978 - 1979, 1982, 1986 - 1989).
Peak Years: 1973-1989
Rankings: 2 (47.37 %), 8 (33.11 %), -, 9 (27.63 %), 8 (35.54 %), 5 (34.91 %), 2 (43.75 %), 5 (33.33 %), 9 (21.65 %), 1 (58.18 %), 2 (43.97 %), 3 (43.48 %), 1 (44.12 %), 1 (51.19 %), 1 (46.25 %), 1 (40.00 %), 2 (41.75 %)

3. Johnny Bench (CIN Reds). Leaderboard Score: 150
"Little General". 6' 1", 197 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 14-Time All-Star (Started 10). HOF Player. Gold Glove (1968 - 1977), MVP (1970, 1972).
Peak Years: 1968-1980
Rankings: 4 (47.31 %), 1 (57.14 %), 1 (48.39 %), 5 (41.27 %), 1 (56.36 %), 1 (49.09 %), 1 (48.61 %), 1 (45.76 %), 2 (42.42 %), 3 (39.62 %), 2 (41.67 %), 4 (39.13 %), 9 (29.06 %)

4. Jim Sundberg (TEX Rangers, MIL Brewers, KC Royals). Leaderboard Score: 129
6' 0", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1976 - 1981).
Peak Years: 1974-1986
Rankings: 4 (39.09 %), 2 (45.77 %), 1 (42.07 %), 2 (56.12 %), 1 (48.28 %), 6 (41.09 %), 8 (33.77 %), 1 (48.10 %), 4 (39.84 %), 3 (39.23 %), 1 (50.00 %), 12 (29.41 %), 3 (38.74 %)

5. Benito Santiago (SD Padres, FL Marlins, PHI Phillies, TOR Blue Jays, CHI Cubs, SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 115
6' 1", 180 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 3). Gold Glove (1988 - 1990).
Peak Years: 1987-2003
Rankings: 5 (32.47 %), 1 (44.66 %), 2 (41.03 %), 5 (34.07 %), 2 (38.00 %), 4 (36.52 %), 8 (30.23 %), 2 (47.06 %), -, 3 (30.43 %), 3 (39.24 %), -, 1 (37.31 %), -, 9 (34.65 %), 9 (30.12 %), 13 (18.52 %)

6. Brad Ausmus (SD Padres, HOU Astros, DET Tigers). Leaderboard Score: 115
5' 11", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (2001 - 2002, 2006).
Peak Years: 1994-2007
Rankings: 8 (30.77 %), 2 (41.94 %), -, 1 (49.46 %), 2 (35.63 %), 4 (37.23 %), 2 (47.50 %), 3 (47.67 %), 7 (32.29 %), 5 (35.24 %), 6 (26.42 %), 5 (31.58 %), 10 (22.08 %), 10 (26.56 %)

7. Lance Parrish (DET Tigers, PHI Phillies, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 110
"Big Wheel". 6' 3", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 8-Time All-Star (Started 2). Gold Glove (1983 - 1985).
Peak Years: 1979-1991
Rankings: 5 (45.24 %), 4 (38.30 %), 5 (44.00 %), 2 (46.00 %), 1 (48.65 %), 2 (46.34 %), 5 (38.14 %), -, 7 (27.55 %), 6 (28.41 %), 10 (28.16 %), 1 (47.01 %), 1 (42.39 %)

8. Tony Pena (PIT Pirates, STL Cardinals, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 109
6' 0", 175 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1983 - 1985, 1991).
Peak Years: 1981-1994
Rankings: 2 (42.55 %), 1 (41.61 %), 6 (35.58 %), 1 (39.87 %), 1 (41.61 %), 4 (39.11 %), 7 (27.55 %), 4 (33.58 %), 7 (33.82 %), 8 (31.72 %), 6 (33.06 %), 6 (32.77 %), 7 (37.35 %), -

9. Johnny Roseboro (LA Dodgers, MIN Twins). Leaderboard Score: 108
5' 11", 190 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 4-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1961, 1966).
Peak Years: 1958-1969
Rankings: 5 (36.59 %), 1 (59.52 %), 4 (45.24 %), 3 (46.55 %), 3 (38.71 %), 4 (42.86 %), 1 (60.42 %), 3 (44.07 %), 3 (42.47 %), 5 (45.76 %), 6 (32.35 %), 4 (31.82 %)

10. Gary Carter (MON Expos, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 101
"Kid". 6' 2", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 7). HOF Player. Gold Glove (1980 - 1982).
Peak Years: 1977-1988
Rankings: 12 (32.74 %), 1 (42.03 %), 1 (46.81 %), 2 (40.13 %), 1 (46.81 %), 2 (40.46 %), 1 (46.58 %), 6 (31.85 %), 5 (34.00 %), 9 (28.30 %), 9 (27.38 %), 8 (18.56 %)

11. Thurman Munson (NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 96
"Tugboat,Squatty Body,The Walrus". 5' 11", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). Gold Glove (1973 - 1975), MVP (1976).
Peak Years: 1970-1979
Rankings: 3 (51.56 %), 1 (61.02 %), 2 (47.54 %), 2 (48.45 %), 7 (34.55 %), 1 (50.42 %), 3 (35.46 %), 10 (39.68 %), 4 (45.05 %), 4 (45.76 %)

14. Rick Dempsey (BAL Orioles). Leaderboard Score: 84
6' 0", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right.
Peak Years: 1977-1986
Rankings: 1 (57.75 %), 2 (47.01 %), 2 (48.39 %), 2 (45.92 %), 3 (44.44 %), 6 (36.49 %), 7 (36.84 %), 10 (28.05 %), 14 (27.52 %), 5 (33.33 %)

16. Mike Matheny (MIL Brewers, MIL Brewers, STL Cardinals, SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 81
6' 3", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. Gold Glove (2000, 2003 - 2005).
Peak Years: 1996-2005
Rankings: 6 (32.47 %), 4 (34.91 %), 9 (23.60 %), -, 2 (52.69 %), 2 (48.28 %), 5 (34.85 %), 8 (27.27 %), 3 (29.63 %), 3 (38.24 %)

18. Bengie Molina (ANA Angels, LA Angels, SF Giants). Leaderboard Score: 75
5' 11", 225 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. Gold Glove (2002 - 2003).
Peak Years: 2000-2009
Rankings: 3 (36.70 %), 4 (31.82 %), 1 (44.87 %), 1 (44.44 %), 10 (26.09 %), 6 (31.25 %), 11 (18.07 %), 8 (30.26 %), 2 (34.62 %), 8 (22.73 %)

19. Terry Steinbach (OAK Athletics, MIN Twins). Leaderboard Score: 75
6' 1", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 2).
Peak Years: 1987-1999
Rankings: 2 (37.62 %), -, 3 (40.63 %), -, 7 (31.53 %), 3 (43.80 %), -, 1 (43.68 %), 2 (39.39 %), 8 (29.06 %), 6 (32.95 %), 4 (35.05 %), 12 (24.19 %)

23. Damian Miller (ARI Diamondbacks, CHI Cubs, OAK Athletics, MIL Brewers). Leaderboard Score: 71
6' 3", 202 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star.
Peak Years: 2000-2006
Rankings: 3 (39.76 %), 7 (36.45 %), 3 (37.88 %), 4 (39.13 %), 2 (43.21 %), 5 (31.58 %), 4 (32.08 %)

26. Carlton Fisk (BOS Red Sox, CHI White Sox). Leaderboard Score: 68
"Pudge". 6' 3", 200 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 7). HOF Player. Gold Glove (1972).
Peak Years: 1972-1991
Rankings: 5 (39.13 %), 8 (38.55 %), -, -, 2 (35.71 %), 4 (45.45 %), 10 (32.24 %), -, 10 (28.85 %), 9 (31.91 %), 8 (35.48 %), 11 (28.70 %), -, 9 (34.38 %), -, 6 (31.68 %), -, 7 (31.33 %), 5 (37.17 %), 2 (40.66 %)

32. Charles Johnson (FL Marlins, BAL Orioles, COL Rockies). Leaderboard Score: 65
6' 2", 215 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (1995 - 1998).
Peak Years: 1995-2004
Rankings: 1 (42.70 %), 1 (47.62 %), 2 (47.46 %), -, 3 (38.00 %), -, 5 (41.57 %), -, 2 (41.94 %), 11 (20.25 %)

42. Dan Wilson (SEA Mariners). Leaderboard Score: 58
"Willie". 6' 3", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star.
Peak Years: 1994-2004
Rankings: 5 (38.16 %), 3 (37.14 %), 3 (39.00 %), 2 (43.08 %), 10 (28.00 %), 11 (24.27 %), -, 8 (28.13 %), 10 (28.33 %), 9 (30.00 %), 5 (33.33 %)

43. Joe Azcue (CLE Indians, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 56
"The Immortal Azcue". 6' 0", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star.
Peak Years: 1965-1970
Rankings: 2 (39.58 %), 1 (62.22 %), 1 (52.50 %), 1 (48.94 %), -, 7 (36.36 %)

44. Joe Torre (MIL Braves, ATL Braves, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 55
6' 2", 212 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 9-Time All-Star (Started 6). Gold Glove (1965), MVP (1971).
Peak Years: 1961-1970
Rankings: 2 (49.12 %), -, 4 (42.86 %), 4 (41.46 %), 6 (32.88 %), 1 (48.57 %), 4 (47.19 %), 8 (27.45 %), -, 7 (30.99 %)

58. Toby Hall (TB Devil Rays). Leaderboard Score: 43
6' 2", 255 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right.
Peak Years: 2002-2005
Rankings: 3 (37.50 %), 2 (43.59 %), 4 (34.33 %), 3 (41.77 %)

Leaderboard Score - Most Strikeouts

This post is a continuation of a series listing the best players of all-time in every major statistical category.  If you'd like to read about the method used or see what other stats are available, you can can find it all here.



Here is a list of the players who struck out the most over the course of their career.  Perhaps the most important thing I learned from this list is that Adam Dunn's nickname is "Big Donkey."  I had no idea.

1. Reggie Jackson (OAK Athletics, BAL Orioles, NY Yankees, CAL Angels). Leaderboard Score: 176
"Mr. October". 6' 0", 195 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 14-Time All-Star (Started 10). HOF Player. MVP (1973). 
Peak Years: 1968-1986
Rankings: 1 (171), 1 (142), 1 (135), 1 (161), 4 (125), 5 (111), 5 (105), 4 (133), 7 (108), 3 (129), 2 (133), 6 (107), 3 (122), 6 (82), 1 (156), -, 2 (141), 3 (138), 15 (115)


2. Jimmie Foxx (PHI Athletics, BOS Red Sox, CHI Cubs). Leaderboard Score: 158
"Beast,Double X". 6' 0", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 9-Time All-Star (Started 4). HOF Player. MVP (1932 - 1933, 1938), Triple Crown (1933). 
Peak Years: 1928-1942
Rankings: 15 (43), 1 (70), 1 (66), 1 (84), 2 (96), 1 (93), 3 (75), 1 (99), 1 (119), 3 (96), 5 (76), 3 (72), 3 (87), 1 (103), 4 (70)


3. Babe Ruth (BOS Red Sox, NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 146
"The Bambino,The Sultan Of Swat". 6' 2", 215 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 2-Time All-Star (Started 2). HOF Player. MVP (1923). 
Peak Years: 1918-1934
Rankings: 1 (58), 2 (58), 2 (80), 2 (81), 2 (80), 1 (93), 1 (81), -, 2 (76), 1 (89), 1 (87), 4 (60), 5 (61), 11 (51), 9 (62), 2 (90), 9 (63)


4. Sammy Sosa (CHI White Sox, CHI Cubs). Leaderboard Score: 127
"Slammin' Sammy, Say it Ain't Sosa". 6' 0", 165 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 5). MVP (1998). 
Peak Years: 1990-2004
Rankings: 4 (150), -, -, 2 (135), 7 (92), 2 (134), 4 (134), 1 (174), 1 (171), 1 (171), 2 (168), 5 (153), 7 (144), 5 (143), 11 (133)


5. Mike Schmidt (PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 119
6' 2", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 12-Time All-Star (Started 7). HOF Player. Gold Glove (1976 - 1984, 1986), MVP (1980 - 1981, 1986). 
Peak Years: 1974-1986
Rankings: 1 (138), 1 (180), 1 (149), 3 (122), 9 (103), 2 (115), 2 (119), 7 (71), 3 (131), 1 (148), 6 (116), 4 (117), 17 (84)


6. Dale Murphy (ATL Braves, PHI Phillies). Leaderboard Score: 117
"The Murph". 6' 4", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 7-Time All-Star (Started 5). MVP (1982 - 1983), Gold Glove (1982 - 1986). 
Peak Years: 1978-1991
Rankings: 1 (145), -, 1 (133), 5 (72), 2 (134), 7 (110), 2 (134), 1 (141), 2 (141), 3 (136), 7 (125), 3 (142), 3 (130), 22 (93)


7. Jim Thome (CLE Indians, PHI Phillies, CHI White Sox). Leaderboard Score: 116
6' 3", 250 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 2). 
Peak Years: 1994-2008
Rankings: 12 (84), 8 (113), 6 (141), 3 (146), 4 (141), 1 (171), 2 (171), 1 (185), 5 (139), 1 (182), 9 (144), -, 6 (147), 9 (134), 3 (147)


8. Bobby Bonds (SF Giants, NY Yankees, CAL Angels, CHI White Sox, TEX Rangers, CLE Indians). Leaderboard Score: 115
6' 1", 190 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (1971, 1973 - 1974). 
Peak Years: 1969-1979
Rankings: 1 (187), 1 (189), 3 (137), 3 (137), 1 (148), 2 (134), 3 (137), -, 2 (141), 6 (120), 2 (135)


9. Mickey Mantle (NY Yankees). Leaderboard Score: 108
"The Mick,The Commerce Comet,Muscles". 5' 11", 195 lbs. Switch Hitter. Throws Right. 16-Time All-Star (Started 11). HOF Player. Triple Crown (1956), MVP (1956 - 1957, 1962), Gold Glove (1962). 
Peak Years: 1952-1968
Rankings: 1 (111), 2 (90), 1 (107), 3 (97), 3 (99), 8 (75), 1 (120), 1 (126), 1 (125), 3 (112), -, -, 12 (102), -, -, 7 (113), 11 (97)


10. Dolph Camilli (CHI Cubs, PHI Phillies, BRK Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 106
5' 10", 185 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 2-Time All-Star. MVP (1941). 
Peak Years: 1934-1942
Rankings: 1 (94), 1 (113), 2 (84), 3 (82), 2 (101), 1 (107), 3 (83), 1 (115), 2 (85)


11. Andres Galarraga (MON Expos, COL Rockies, ATL Braves). Leaderboard Score: 103
"Big Cat". 6' 3", 235 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 5-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (1989 - 1990). 
Peak Years: 1987-2000
Rankings: 5 (127), 1 (153), 1 (158), 1 (169), -, -, 45 (73), 6 (93), 1 (146), 2 (157), 5 (141), 5 (146), -, 7 (126)


14. Adam Dunn (CIN Reds, ARI Diamondbacks, WAS Nationals). Leaderboard Score: 97
"Big Donkey". 6' 6", 285 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 2002-2010
Rankings: 2 (170), -, 1 (195), 1 (168), 1 (194), 3 (165), 5 (164), 3 (177), 2 (199)


16. Juan Samuel (PHI Phillies, NY Mets, LA Dodgers). Leaderboard Score: 89
5' 11", 170 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1984-1991
Rankings: 1 (168), 1 (141), 1 (142), 1 (162), 2 (151), 7 (120), 5 (126), 3 (133)


17. Mo Vaughn (BOS Red Sox, ANA Angels, NY Mets). Leaderboard Score: 87
"Hit Dog". 6' 1", 225 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). MVP (1995). 
Peak Years: 1993-2002
Rankings: 8 (130), 3 (112), 1 (150), 2 (154), 2 (154), 2 (144), 9 (127), 1 (181), -, 6 (145)


19. Mike Cameron (CIN Reds, SEA Mariners, NY Mets, SD Padres, MIL Brewers). Leaderboard Score: 84
"Cammy". 6' 2", 205 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (2001, 2003, 2006). 
Peak Years: 1999-2009
Rankings: 3 (145), 7 (133), 4 (155), 1 (176), 2 (137), 10 (143), -, 6 (142), 4 (160), 8 (142), 4 (156)


21. Rob Deer (MIL Brewers, DET Tigers, BOS Red Sox). Leaderboard Score: 80
6' 3", 210 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 
Peak Years: 1986-1993
Rankings: 2 (179), 1 (186), 1 (153), 2 (158), 7 (147), 1 (175), -, 1 (169)


28. Jose Canseco (OAK Athletics, TEX Rangers, TOR Blue Jays). Leaderboard Score: 70
"The Chemist". 6' 3", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 6-Time All-Star (Started 2). MVP (1988). 
Peak Years: 1986-1998
Rankings: 3 (175), 4 (157), 5 (128), -, 3 (158), 2 (152), 8 (128), -, 2 (114), 24 (93), -, -, 1 (159)


32. Dean Palmer (TEX Rangers, KC Royals, DET Tigers). Leaderboard Score: 63
6' 1", 175 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 1-Time All-Star. 
Peak Years: 1992-2000
Rankings: 1 (154), 3 (154), 11 (89), -, 4 (145), 6 (134), 6 (134), 2 (153), 5 (146)


33. Willie Stargell (PIT Pirates). Leaderboard Score: 61
"Pops". 6' 2", 188 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 7-Time All-Star (Started 3). HOF Player. MVP (1979). 
Peak Years: 1965-1975
Rankings: 4 (127), 5 (109), 7 (103), -, 9 (120), 9 (119), 1 (154), 4 (129), 4 (129), 6 (106), 5 (109)


44. Harmon Killebrew (WAS Senators, MIN Twins). Leaderboard Score: 54
"Killer". 6' 0", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 11-Time All-Star (Started 6). HOF Player. MVP (1969). 
Peak Years: 1959-1972
Rankings: 3 (116), 3 (106), 5 (109), 1 (142), 7 (105), 3 (135), -, 12 (98), 9 (111), -, 18 (84), 20 (84), 6 (96), 10 (91)


48. Carlos Pena (DET Tigers, TB Devil Rays). Leaderboard Score: 52
6' 2", 225 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 1-Time All-Star. Gold Glove (2008). 
Peak Years: 2003-2010
Rankings: 9 (123), 3 (146), -, -, 6 (142), 2 (166), 3 (163), 3 (158)


50. Lee May (CIN Reds, HOU Astros, BAL Orioles). Leaderboard Score: 49
6' 3", 195 lbs. Bats Right. Throws Right. 3-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 1968-1978
Rankings: 8 (100), 4 (142), 8 (125), 4 (135), 1 (145), 6 (122), 9 (97), 12 (91), 10 (104), 7 (119), 8 (110)


55. Lou Brock (CHI Cubs, STL Cardinals). Leaderboard Score: 48
5' 11", 170 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Left. 6-Time All-Star (Started 2). HOF Player. 
Peak Years: 1963-1974
Rankings: 2 (122), 3 (127), 12 (116), 3 (134), 4 (109), 4 (124), 10 (115), 16 (99), 12 (107), 16 (93), 8 (112), 16 (88)


68. Carlos Delgado (TOR Blue Jays, FL Marlins). Leaderboard Score: 42
6' 3", 245 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star (Started 1). 
Peak Years: 1996-2006
Rankings: 7 (139), 7 (133), 5 (139), 4 (141), 23 (104), 8 (136), 10 (126), 2 (137), 17 (115), 11 (121), 21 (120)


199. Bobby Abreu (PHI Phillies, NY Yankees, LA Angels). Leaderboard Score: 16
6' 0", 210 lbs. Bats Left. Throws Right. 2-Time All-Star (Started 1). Gold Glove (2005). 
Peak Years: 1998-2010
Rankings: 10 (133), 18 (113), 17 (116), 9 (137), 20 (117), 11 (126), 22 (116), 9 (134), 8 (138), 17 (115), 24 (109), 21 (113), 10 (132)