The Toronto Blue Jays have had their fair share of pitchers. While there are familiar names that fans can remember, it’s interesting to think which pitchers led the franchise in strikeouts. With that in mind, here are the top 10 players in franchise history who lead the way in strikeouts.
10. Duane Ward, 671 strikeouts
Duane Ward was a first-round draft pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft. After limited success in Atlanta, the hard-throwing pitcher was traded to Toronto in 1986. From there, Ward became one of the Blue Jays’ most consistent relief pitchers, a role he kept from 1988 to 1992.