Boston’s Aroldis Chapman sets MLB record for strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th K
Summary
Aroldis Chapman, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, set a new Major League Baseball record for most strikeouts by a relief pitcher with his 1,364th strikeout. He broke the previous record held by Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm, whose career ended in 1972.Key Facts
- Chapman achieved the record on July 3, 2026, during a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
- The strikeout pitch was 98.6 mph and struck out Denzer Guzman.
- Chapman has played 17 years in MLB, appearing only as a relief pitcher in 889 games.
- The previous record was held by Hoyt Wilhelm, whose career ended more than 50 years ago.
- Chapman has saved 383 games in his career and earned eight All-Star selections.
- He recently played for seven different MLB teams since leaving Cuba in 2009.
- The Red Sox celebrated Chapman with a career retrospective video after the game.
- Chapman helped secure a 5-2 win for Boston in that game, earning a save.
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