Over the course of the full 1884 season, both with Detroit and Boston, Shaw struck out 451 batters, a total that remains the fourth highest single season strikeout total in major league history.
Shaw struck out 451 batters. This was both with Detroit and Boston. This was over the course of the full 1884 season.451 batters were a total. This total remains the fourth highest single season strikeout total in major league history.