A list of some of the MLB records held by Nolan Ryan... Most strikeouts, lifetime: 5714 Longest service: 27 years Most no-hitters, career: 7 Most strikeouts, season: 383 (AL, 1973) Most seasons, 200+ strikeouts: 15 Most seasons, 300+ strikeouts: 6 Most consecutive strikouts, game: 8 Most low-hit (0/1 hit) games, career: 16 Most low-hit (0/1 hit) games, season: 3 (1973) Most walks, career: 2795 Most seasons leading majors, walks: 8 Most strikouts per 9 innings, season: 11.48 Most strikouts per 9 innings, career: 9.57 (as of 1990) Fewest hits allowed per 9 innings, season: 5.26 (1972) Fewest hits allowed per 9 innings, career: 6.41 (as of 1990) Oldest to pitch a no-hitter: 44 (5/1/91) Fastest pitch (as listed in the Guiness Book Of World Records): 101.9 MPH [Career Statistics] [The New York Mets Years] [The California Angels Years] [The Houston Astros Years] [The Texas Rangers Years] [7 Career No-Hitters] [5,714 Career Strikeouts] [Records] [Achievements] [Cooperstown Class Of 1999] [Nolan Ryan Baseball Cards] [Quotes] [The Nolan Ryan Story] [Miscellaneous Features] [Books, Videos, & Collectibles]