Since 2008 Strike Outs have increased every year.

Prior to 2008 the previous high in Strike Outs was 32,404 in 2001. Since 2008 Strike Outs have increased every year and in 2018 exceeded Hits for the first time.

Year	SO
2018	41,207
2017	40,104
2016	38,982
2015	37,446
2014	37,441
2013	36,710
2012	36,426
2011	34,488
2010	34,306
2009	33,591
2008	32,884

2018: first season with more Strike Outs than Hits. Saturday, October 13, 2018 5:59 PM