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Nolan Ryan has both the career record for strikeouts (5,714) and walks (2,795). #10

Tony Gwynn had more career doubles (543) than strikeouts (434). #9

Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella are the only catchers to win the MVP award three times. #8

The 1962 New York Mets lost more games than any other team since 1900 with a 40-120 record. #7

Willie Keeler has the Hall of Fame's best K% (strikeout divided by plate appearances) at 1.4%. #6

Only 3 teams have had a winning percentage over 70% since 1940. #5

Al Simmons holds the record for most hits in a single season by a right handed batter with 253. #4

Adam Dunn had 12 different seasons where he had 150+ strikeouts. #3

Nolan Ryan recorded the most strikeouts in both the 1970s and 1980s. #2

The 162-game schedule began in 1961 with the American League and extended to the National League in 1962. #1

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