Jacob Misiorowski Leads MLB with 227 Strikeouts in 2026
The Brewers righty tops the 2026 strikeout leaderboard with 227 Ks in 26 outings, edging Dylan Cease and Gavin Williams despite fewer appearances than most of the field.
Published: · Figures as of September 6, 2026
Asked: Who leads the MLB in strikeouts?
Jacob Misiorowski leads MLB with 227 strikeouts
The Brewers right-hander tops the 2026 leaderboard with 227 strikeouts in 26 appearances, a total stat with no innings minimum since it's the counting title.
Top five:
| Pitcher | Strikeouts (K) |
|---|---|
| Misiorowski | 227 |
| Cease | 221 |
| Williams | 217 |
| Schlittler | 210 |
| Luzardo | 209 |
- Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) — 227 K, 26 games
- Dylan Cease (TOR) — 221 K, 26 games
- Gavin Williams (CLE) — 217 K, 28 games
- Cam Schlittler (NYY) — 210 K, 29 games
- Jesus Luzardo (PHI) — 209 K, 28 games
Worth noting: Misiorowski and Cease have the fewest appearances of the group yet still sit atop the list, so their strikeout rate per outing is running ahead of the pack even before accounting for innings.