On September 13, 1936, Bob Feller, just 17 at the time, struck out 17 against the Philadelphia Athletics, setting the American League record.
It was the only time someone struck out his age in the in the American League.
Kerry Wood would later strikeout 20 as a 20 year old for the Cubs in 1998, the only time a pitcher would strike out his age in the National League.
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