Whiffs of Success
Where all-time strikeout leaders rank in career wins-x
1. Nolan Ryan: tied for 12th in career wins
2. Steve Carlton: ninth
3. Bert Blyleven: 22nd
4. Tom Seaver: 16th
5. Don Sutton: tied for 12th
6. Gaylord Perry: 15th
7. Walter Johnson: second
8. Phil Niekro: 14th
x-Cy Young is all-time leader in wins and 14th in strikeouts
Source: World Features Syndicate
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