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Gavin Williams' ALCS Strikeout Surge
Williams aims for 300 strikeouts in ALCS after dominant regular season.
In brief
Williams aims for 300 strikeouts in ALCS after dominant regular season. Gavin Williams seeks 300 strikeouts in a season with a 248 strikeout regular season and 24 postseason strikeouts. Originally reported by Mlb.
Williams' ALCS Start
Williams faces Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 3 on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.
Breakout Season Stats
Williams led American League with 248 strikeouts and a 3.76 ERA across 32 starts in 184 1/3 innings.
Postseason Strikeout Total
Williams has 272 strikeouts between regular season and postseason, tops in Majors.
Historic Strikeout Company
Only 11 pitchers in 21st century have 300 combined strikeouts in regular season and postseason.
Pitching Arsenal
Williams uses a sweeper averaging 87.5 mph with 100 strikeouts, a four-seamer averaging 97.6 mph, and a curveball.
Strikeout Improvement
Williams reduced walk rate from 11.8 percent in 2025 to 8.2 percent in '26, showing increased confidence.
ALCS Strikeout Target
Williams aims for at least 15 more strikeouts in ALCS to reach 300 combined strikeouts in season.
The takeaway
Gavin Williams seeks 300 strikeouts in a season with a 248 strikeout regular season and 24 postseason strikeouts.
