ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 3: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox throws in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 3, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

Chapman sets all-time strikeout record by reliever with 1,364

Tom Ruminski
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Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has the most strikeouts by a reliever in MLB history.

Chapman struck out Denzer Guzman swinging for his 1,364th career strikeout in the ninth inning of Friday's 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

The eight-time All-Star came into the game tied with Hoyt Wilhelm for the all-time record.

Rank Reliever Strikeouts
1 Aroldis Chapman 1364
2 Hoyt Wilhelm 1363
3 Rich Gossage 1340
4 Craig Kimbrel 1304
5 Kenley Jansen 1301

Chapman owns a 2.10 ERA with 17 saves in his 17th season. The 38-year-old left-hander also sits 10th in MLB history with 384 saves.

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