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Most strikeouts in a season by a Twin

March 6, 2016 at 12:53AM
May 27, 1974 Bobby Darwin - Outfielder - Minnesota Twins Bobby Darwin became the second man in Metropolitan Stadium's 18-year history to hit a home run into the second deck during the Twins 6-1 victory over Texas Sunday. "Longest ball I ever hit in the American League," said Darwin of his tape-measure homer off right-hander Ferguson Jenkins in the seventh inning. The distance was measured at 515 feet, into the second row of seats in the left-field area. The only previous homer hit into the secon
Bobby Darwin held the Twins’ single-season strikeout record for 43 years until Dozier broke it last season. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Most Strikeouts in a Season by a Twin

148Brian Dozier, 2015

145Bobby Darwin, 1972

142Carlos Gomez, 2008

142Harmon Killebrew, 1962

141Josh Willingham, 2012

137Bobby Darwin, 1973

135Harmon Killebrew, 1964

130Michael Cuddyer, 2006

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130Rich Becker, 1997

129Brian Dozier, 2014

129Jacque Jones, 2002

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