In 1928 and 1929 , Paige 's record was only 23 - 25 .
He set a single - season strikeout record of 184 in 1929 , including a single - game record of 17 against the Detroit Stars .
In 1928 and 1929 , Paige 's record was only 23 - 25 , but he set a single - season strikeout record of 184 in 1929 , including a single - game record of 17 against the Detroit Stars .