1944 Negro American League Strikeouts / 9 Leaders
Strikeouts per nine innings
Satchel Paige led the Negro American League in strikeouts / 9 in 1944 with 9.61, 0.93 ahead of Booker McDaniel (8.68). It was one of 6 times Satchel Paige led in strikeouts / 9.
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Led the NAL in 1944
Satchel Paige
Kansas City Monarchs
9.61
Strikeouts / 9
0.93 clear of Booker McDaniel
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Full stat line
| # | Player | Team | K/9 | W | L | ERA | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Satchel Paige
|
KCM | 9.61 | 6 | 4 | 1.01 | 98.1 |
| 2 | Booker McDaniel | KCM | 8.68 | 6 | 4 | 1.55 | 75.2 |
| 3 |
 Gentry Jessup
|
CAG | 4.63 | 5 | 6 | 2.70 | 93.1 |
| 4 |
 Jack Matchett
|
KCM | 4.07 | 3 | 4 | 4.32 | 73.0 |
| 5 |
 Alfred Saylor
|
BBB | 2.81 | 5 | 6 | 3.77 | 102.2 |