Most strikeouts by a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason (career)

Most strikeouts by a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason (career)
Who
Justin Verlander
What
244 total number
Where
Not Applicable
When
2023

The most strikeouts by a pitcher in a Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason career is 244, achieved by Justin Verlander during his 38 postseason appearances for the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros (all USA) since 2005.

The next closest pitcher is Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers (both USA), with 213 strikeouts since 2008.