Minor League Baffler...

[Dalkowski110]

As many know, the record-holder for most strikeouts in a 9-inning professional baseball game goes to "Rocket Ron" Necciai, who fanned 27 in 9 innings. Necciai, who set his record in 1952, broke a record belonging to a left-handed pitcher who fanned 25 in a single game. This man still holds the record for most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher in a 9-inning game. Name him.

[The Splendid Splinter]

I know it's not Steve Dalkowski. I believe his highest was 24 Ks in a game and he was after Necciai. I believe Dalkowski graduated high school in '56 or '57. Unless you count Dalkowski high school game where he struck out 24 I think or somewhere close to that, then that would around the same time as when Necciai had his record breaking performance.

It's a good question. I'm not sure. I could be wrong on the number 24 for Dalkowski, but for some reason that number is coming to my head though.

[Dalkowski110]

Steve blew away 24 guys in one game against Bluefield in 1957 but no, you're correct, that's not it. As I said, the guy I'm talking about at one time held the pro record. Necciai broke it in 1952.

[RSAmetsfan]

Clarence "hooks" Lott struck out 25 for Paragould in the Northeast Arkansas League in 1941.

[Dalkowski110]

Correct...but you're supposed to try and remember these things, not look them up on google. And it's Iott with an "i" not "Lott."

[RSAmetsfan]

I stand corrected.