Most Home Runs by Position*, Career
First Base |
566 |
Mark McGwire |
Second Base |
351 |
Jeff Kent |
Third Base |
509 |
Mike Schmidt |
Shortstop |
345 |
Cal Ripken Jr. |
Outfield |
748 |
Barry Bonds |
Catcher |
396 |
Mike Piazza |
Pitcher |
36 |
Wes Ferrell |
Designated Hitter |
447 |
David Ortiz |
*While in lineup at position indicated. |
Most Home Runs Not Leading League, Season
Most Home Runs, Never Leading League, Career
569 |
Rafael Palmeiro (1986–2005) |
521 |
Frank Thomas (1990–2008) |
509 |
Gary Sheffield (1988–2009) |
475 |
Stan Musial (1941–44, 1946–63) |
473 |
Carlos Delgado (1993–2009) |
468 |
Chipper Jones (1993, 1995–2012) |
465 |
Dave Winfield (1973–95) |
462 |
Adam Dunn (2001–14) |
449 |
Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) |
449 |
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) |
440 |
Jason Giambi (1995–2014) |
439 |
Paul Konerko (1997–2011) |
435 |
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017) |
431 |
Cal Ripken Jr. (1981–2001) |
427 |
Mike Piazza (1992–2007) |
426 |
Billy Williams (1959–76) |
412 |
Alfonso Soriano (1999–2014) |
399 |
Al Kaline (1953–74) |
Most Inside-the-Park Home Runs, Career (Post-1898)
51 |
Sam Crawford (1899–1917) |
48 |
Tommy Leach (1898–1918) |
47 |
Ty Cobb (1905–28) |
29 |
Edd Roush (1913–29, 1931) |
22 |
Rabbit Maranville (1912–35) |
21 |
Sam Rice (1915–34) |
16 |
Kiki Cuyler (1920–37) |
15 |
Ben Chapman (1930–48) |
14 |
Tris Speaker (1907–28) |
14 |
Honus Wagner (1897–1917) |
Players with 10 or More Letters in Last Name, Hitting 40 or More Home Runs in Season
Season |
Home Runs |
|
Roy Campanella, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) |
1953 |
41 |
Edwin Encarnacion, Tor. Blue Jays (AL) |
2012 |
42 |
2016 |
42 |
|
Curtis Granderson, N.Y. Yankees (AL) |
2011 |
41 |
2012 |
43 |
|
Ted Kluszewski, Cin. Reds (NL) |
1953 |
40 |
1954 |
49 |
|
1955 |
47 |
|
Rico Petrocelli, Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1969 |
40 |
Carl Yastrzemski, Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1967 |
44 |
1969 |
40 |
|
1970 |
40 |
Most Home Runs by Visiting Player by Stadium
Most Home Runs, Month by Month
American League |
||
Mar. |
3 |
Matt Davidson, Chi. White Sox, 2018 |
Apr. |
14 |
Alex Rodriguez, N.Y. Yankees, 2007 |
May |
16 |
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1956 |
16 |
Edwin Encarnacion, Tor. Blue Jays, 2014 |
|
June |
15 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1930 |
Bob Johnson, Phila. A’s, 1934 |
||
Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees, 1961 |
||
July |
16 |
Albert Belle, Chi. White Sox, 1998 |
Aug. |
18 |
Rudy York, Det. Tigers, 1937 |
Sept. |
17 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1927 |
Albert Belle, Cle. Indians, 1995 |
||
Oct. |
4 |
Gus Zernial, Chi. White Sox, 1950 |
George Brett, K.C. Royals, 1985 |
||
Ron Kittle, Chi. White Sox, 1985 |
||
Wally Joyner, Cal. Angels, 1987 |
||
Jose Cruz Jr., Tor. Blue Jays, 2001 |
National League |
|
3 |
Charlie Blackmon, Colo. Rockies, 2018 |
14 |
Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals, 2006 |
17 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants, 2001 |
20 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs, 1998 |
16 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals, 1999 |
18 |
Giancarlo Stanton, Mia. Marlins, 2017 |
16 |
Ralph Kiner, Pitt. Pirates, 1949 |
5 |
Richie Sexson, Milw. Brewers, 2001 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs, 2001 |
Most Home Runs by Position, Season*
American League |
||
First Base |
58 |
Hank Greenberg, Det. Tigers, 1938 |
Second Base |
39 |
Alfonso Soriano, N.Y. Yankees, 2002 |
Third Base |
52 |
Alex Rodriguez, N.Y. Yankees, 2007 |
Shortstop |
57 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 2002 |
Outfield |
61 |
Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees, 1961 |
Catcher |
35 |
Ivan Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 1999 |
Pitcher |
9 |
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians, 1931 |
Designated Hitter |
47 |
David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox, 2006 |
National League |
||
First Base |
69 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals, 1998 |
Second Base |
42 |
Rogers Hornsby, St.L. Cardinals, 1922 |
42 |
Davey Johnson, Atl. Braves, 1973 |
|
Third Base |
48 |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies, 1980 |
48 |
Adrian Beltre, L.A. Dodgers, 2004 |
|
Shortstop |
47 |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1958 |
Outfield |
71 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants, 2001 |
Catcher |
42 |
Javy Lopez, Atl. Braves, 2003 |
Pitcher |
7 |
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1955 |
7 |
Don Drysdale, L.A. Dodgers, 1958 |
|
L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
||
Mike Hampton, Colo. Rockies, 2001 |
||
*While in lineup at position indicated. |
Players Leading League in Home Runs for Different Teams
Players with 40 Home Run Seasons in Each League
Players Hitting a Total of 100 Home Runs in Two Consecutive Seasons
Total Home Runs |
|
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1998 (70) and 1999 (65) |
135 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1998 (66) and 1999 (63) |
129 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1997 (58*) and 1998 (70) |
128 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants (NL), 2000 (49) and 2001 (73) |
122 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants (NL), 2001 (73) and 2002 (46) |
119 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1927 (60) and 1928 (54) |
114 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 2000 (50) and 2001 (64) |
114 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1920 (54) and 1921 (59) |
113 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1999 (63) and 2000 (50) |
113 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 2001 (64) and 2002 (49) |
113 |
Ken Griffey Jr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1997 (56) and 1998 (56) |
112 |
Mark McGwire, Oak. A’s (AL), 1996 (52) and 1997 (58*) |
110 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers (AL), 2001 (52) and 2002 (57) |
109 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1926 (47) and 1927 (60) |
107 |
Jimmie Foxx, Phila. A’s (AL), 1932 (58) and 1933 (48) |
106 |
Ken Griffey Jr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1996 (49) and 1997 (56) |
105 |
Ryan Howard, Phila. Phillies (NL) 2006 (58) and 2007 (47) |
105 |
Ken Griffey Jr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1998 (56) and 1999 (48) |
104 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers (AL), 2002 (57) and 2003 (47) |
104 |
Ralph Kiner, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1949 (54) and 1950 (47) |
101 |
David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox (AL) 2005 (47) and 2006 (54) |
101 |
Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960 (39) and 1961 (61) |
100 |
*34 with Oak. A’s (AL) and 24 with St.L. Cardinals (NL). |
Players with First 20-Home Run Season After 35th Birthday
Shortstops with at Least Seven Consecutive 20-Home Run Seasons
Players Hitting Four Home Runs in One Game
American League |
||
Batter |
Date |
Opposing Pitcher(s) |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees |
June 3, 1932 |
George Earnshaw (3 home runs) and Roy Mahaffey (1 home run), Phila. A’s |
Pat Seerey, Chi. White Sox |
July 18, 1948 |
Carl Scheib (2 home runs), Bob Savage (1 home run), and Lou Brissie (1 home run), Phila. A’s |
Rocky Colavito, Cle. Indians |
June 10, 1959 |
Jerry Walker (2 home runs), Arnold Portocarrero (1 home run), and Ernie Johnson (1 home run), Balt. Orioles |
Mike Cameron, Sea. Mariners |
May 2, 2002 |
Jon Rauch (1 home run) and Jim Parque (3 home runs), Chi. White Sox |
Carlos Delgado, Tor. Blue Jays |
Sept. 25, 2003 |
Jorge Sosa (2 home runs), Joe Kennedy (1 home run), and Lance Carter (1 home run), T.B. Devil Rays |
Josh Hamilton, Tex Rangers |
May 8, 2012 |
Jake Arietta (2 home runs), Zach Phillips (1 home run), Darren O’Day (1 home run), Balt. Orioles |
National League |
||
Batter |
Date |
Opposing Pitcher(s) |
Bobby Lowe, Bost. Beaneaters |
May 30, 1894 |
Icebox Chamberlain (4 home runs), Cin. Reds |
Ed Delahanty, Phila. Phillies |
July 13, 1896 |
Adonis Bill Terry (4 home runs), Chi. Cubs |
Chuck Klein, Phila. Phillies |
July 10, 1936 |
Jim Weaver (1 home run), Mace Brown (2 home runs), and Bill Swift (1 home run), Pitt. Pirates |
Gil Hodges, Bklyn. Dodgers |
Aug. 31, 1950 |
Warren Spahn (1 home run), Normie Roy (1 home run), Bob Hall (1 home run), and Johnny Antonelli (1 home run), Bost. Braves |
Joe Adcock, Milw. Braves |
July 31, 1954 |
Don Newcombe (1 home run), Erv Palica (1 home run), Pete Wojey (1 home run), and Johnny Podres (1 home run), Bklyn. Dodgers |
Willie Mays, S.F. Giants |
Apr. 30, 1961 |
Lew Burdette (2 home runs), Seth Morehead (1 home run), and Don McMahon (1 home run), Milw. Braves |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies |
Apr. 17, 1976 |
Rick Reuschel (2 home runs), Mike Garman (1 home run), and Paul Reuschel (1 home run), Chi. Cubs |
Bob Horner, Atl. Braves |
July 6, 1986 |
Andy McGaffigan (3 home runs) and Jeff Reardon (1 home run), Mont. Expos |
Mark Whiten, St.L. Cardinals |
Sept. 7, 1993 |
Larry Luebbers (1 home run), Mike Anderson (2 home runs), and Rob Dibble (1 home run), Cin. Reds |
Shawn Green, L.A. Dodgers |
May 23, 2002 |
Glendon Rusch (1 home run), Brian Mallette (2 home runs), and Jose Cabrera (1 home run), Milw. Brewers |
Scooter Gennett, Cin. Reds |
June 6, 2017 |
Adam Wainwright (1 home run), John Gant (2 home runs), and John Brebbia (1 home run), St.L. Cardinals |
J.D. Martinez, Ariz. D’backs |
Sept. 4, 2017 |
Rich Hill (1 home run), Pedro Baez (1 home run), Josh Fields (1 home run), and Wilmer Font (1 home run), Chi. Cubs |
Career Home Runs by Players Hitting Four Home Runs in One Game
Players with Three Home Runs in One Game, Fewer Than 10 in Season
American League |
|
Home Runs |
|
Mickey Cochrane, Phila. A’s, 1925 |
6 |
Merv Connors, Chi. White Sox, 1938 |
6 |
Billy Glynn, Cle. Indians, 1954 |
5 |
Preston Ward, K.C. A’s, 1958 |
6 |
Don Leppert, Wash. Senators II, 1963 |
6 |
Joe Lahoud, Bost. Red Sox, 1969 |
9 |
Fred Patek, Cal. Angels, 1980 |
5 |
Juan Beniquez, Balt. Orioles, 1986 |
6 |
Dan Johnson, Chi. White Sox, 2012 |
3 |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Home Runs |
|
Hal Lee, Bost. Braves, 1934 |
8 |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Braves, 1935 |
6 |
Clyde McCullough, Chi. Cubs, 1942 |
5 |
Jim Tobin, Bost. Braves, 1942 |
6 |
Tommy Brown, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1950 |
8 |
Del Wilber, Phila. Phillies, 1951 |
8 |
Jim Pendleton, Milw. Braves, 1953 |
7 |
Bob Thurman, Cin. Reds, 1956 |
8 |
Roman Mejias, Pitt. Pirates, 1958 |
5 |
Gene Oliver, Atl. Braves, 1966 |
8 |
Mike Lum, Atl. Braves, 1970 |
7 |
George Mitterwald, Chi. Cubs, 1974 |
7 |
Pete Rose, Cin. Reds, 1978 |
7 |
Karl Rhodes, Chi. Cubs, 1994 |
8 |
Cory Snyder, L.A. Dodgers, 1994 |
6 |
Bobby Estalella, Phila. Phillies, 1999 |
4 |
Todd Hollandsworth, Colo. Rockies, 2001 |
6 |
Damion Easley, Ariz. D’backs, 2006 |
9 |
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, N.Y. Mets, 2015 |
4 |
Jarrett Parker, S.F. Giants, 2015 |
6 |
Rookies Hitting 30 or More Home Runs
Aaron Judge, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2017 |
52 |
Mark McGwire, Oak. A’s (AL), 1987 |
49 |
Cody Bellinger, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 2017 |
39 |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves (NL), 1930 |
38 |
Frank Robinson, Cin. Reds (NL), 1956 |
38 |
Al Rosen, Cle. Indians (AL), 1950 |
37 |
Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2001 |
37 |
Jose Abreu. Chi. White Sox (AL), 2014 |
36 |
Hal Trosky, Cle. Indians (AL), 1934 |
35 |
Rudy York, Det. Tigers (AL), 1937 |
35 |
Ron Kittle, Chi. White Sox, 1983 |
35 |
Mike Piazza, L.A. Dodgers, 1993 |
35 |
Walt Dropo, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1950 |
34 |
Ryan Braun, Milw. Brewers (NL), 2007 |
34 |
Jimmie Hall, Min. Twins (AL), 1963 |
33 |
Earl Williams, Atl. Braves (NL), 1971 |
33 |
Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s (AL), 1986 |
33 |
Tony Oliva, Min. Twins (AL), 1964 |
32 |
Matt Nokes, Det. Tigers (AL), 1987 |
32 |
Chris Young, Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2007 |
32 |
Ted Williams, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1939 |
31 |
Jim Hart, S.F. Giants (NL), 1964 |
31 |
Tim Salmon, Cal. Angels, 1993 |
31 |
Bob Allison, Wash. Senators (AL), 1959 |
30 |
Willie Montanez, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1971 |
30 |
Pete Incaviglia, Tex. Rangers (AL), 1986 |
30 |
Nomar Garciaparra, Bost. Red Sox, 1997 |
30 |
Mike Trout, L.A. Angels (AL), 2012 |
30 |
Former Negro Leaguers Who Led Major Leagues in Home Runs
Players with 50 Home Runs, Batting Under .300, Season
Home Runs |
Batting Average |
|
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1998 |
70 |
.299 |
Brady Anderson, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1996 |
50 |
.297 |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1999 |
63 |
.288 |
Prince Fielder, Milw. Brewers (NL), 2007 |
50 |
.288 |
David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2006 |
54 |
.287 |
Chris Davis, Balt. Orioles (AL), 2013 |
53 |
.286 |
Ken Griffey Jr., Sea. Mariners (AL), 1998 |
56 |
.284 |
Aaron Judge, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2017 |
52 |
.284 |
Giancarlo Stanton, Mia. Marlins (NL), 2017 |
59 |
.281 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1999 |
65 |
.278 |
Cecil Fielder, Det. Tigers (AL), 1990 |
51 |
.277 |
Mark McGwire, Oak. A’s (AL)–St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1997 |
58 |
.274 |
Greg Vaughn, S.D. Padres (NL), 1998 |
50 |
.272 |
Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1961 |
61 |
.269 |
Andruw Jones, Atl. Braves (NL), 2005 |
51 |
.263 |
Jose Bautista, Tor. Blue Jays (AL) 2010 |
54 |
.260 |
Players Hitting 49 Home Runs in Season, Never Hitting 50
American League
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1934 and 1936
Harmon Killebrew, Min. Twins, 1964 and 1969
Frank Robinson, Balt. Orioles, 1966
National League
Ted Kluszewski, Cin. Reds, 1954
Andre Dawson, Chi. Cubs, 1987
Larry Walker, Colo. Rockies, 1997
Shawn Green, L.A. Dodgers, 2001
Todd Helton, Colo. Rockies, 2001
Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals, 2006
Players Hitting 40 or More Home Runs in Season, Never Hitting 30 or More in Any Other Season, Career
40+ HR Season |
Next Highest HR Season |
|
Brady Anderson |
1996 (50) |
1999 (24) |
Davey Johnson |
1973 (43) |
1971 (18) |
Jesse Barfield |
1986 (40) |
1987 (28) |
Ken Caminiti |
1996 (40) |
1998 (29) |
Richard Hidalgo |
2000 (44) |
2003 (28) |
Rico Petrocelli |
1969 (40) |
1970 (29) |
Most Multi-Home Run Games, Career
72 |
Babe Ruth (1914–35) |
71 |
Barry Bonds (1986–2007) |
69 |
Sammy Sosa (1989–2007) |
67 |
Mark McGwire (1914–35) |
63 |
Willie Mays (1951–52, 1954–73) |
62 |
Hank Aaron (1954–76) |
62 |
Alex Rodriguez (1994–2013, 2015–16) |
58 |
Albert Pujols (2001–) |
55 |
Jimmie Foxx (1925–42, 1944–45) |
55 |
Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010) |
54 |
Frank Robinson (1956–76) |
54 |
Manny Ramirez (1993–2011) |
51 |
David Ortiz (1997–2016) |
Most Grand Slams, Career
25 |
Alex Rodriguez (1994–2013, 2015–16) |
23 |
Lou Gehrig (1923–39) |
21 |
Manny Ramirez (1993–2011) |
19 |
Eddie Murray (1977–97) |
18 |
Willie McCovey (1959–80) |
18 |
Robin Ventura (1989–2004) |
17 |
Jimmie Foxx (1925–42, 1944–45) |
17 |
Ted Williams (1939–42, 1946–60) |
17 |
Carlos Lee (1999–2012) |
16 |
Dave Kingman (1971–86) |
16 |
Babe Ruth (1914–35) |
16 |
Hank Aaron (1954–76) |
16 |
Ryan Howard (2004–16) |
15 |
Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010) |
15 |
Richie Sexson (1997–2008) |
Players Hitting Two Grand Slams, Same Game
American League
Tony Lazzeri, N.Y. Yankees, May 24, 1936
Jim Tabor, Bost. Red Sox, July 4, 1939
Rudy York, Bost. Red Sox, July 27, 1946
Jim Gentile, Balt. Orioles, May 9, 1961
Jim Northrup, Det. Tigers, June 24, 1968
Frank Robinson, Balt. Orioles, June 26, 1970
Robin Ventura, Chi. White Sox, Sept. 4, 1995
Chris Hoiles, Balt. Orioles, Aug. 14, 1998
Nomar Garciaparra, Bost. Red Sox, May 10, 1999
Bill Mueller, Bost. Red Sox, July 29, 2003
National League
Tony Cloninger, Atl. Braves, July 3, 1966
Fernando Tatis, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 23, 1999*
Josh Willingham, Wash. Nationals, July 17, 2009
*Same inning.
Most Home Runs by Age
Teens |
|
24 |
Tony Conigliaro |
22 |
Bryce Harper |
22 |
Juan Soto |
19 |
Mel Ott |
18 |
Phil Cavarretta |
16 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
13 |
Mickey Mantle |
12 |
Ed Kranepool |
Twenties |
|
424 |
Alex Rodriguez |
382 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
376 |
Jimmie Foxx |
370 |
Eddie Mathews |
366 |
Albert Pujols |
361 |
Mickey Mantle |
342 |
Hank Aaron |
Thirties |
|
444 |
Barry Bonds |
424 |
Babe Ruth |
396 |
Rafael Palmeiro |
371 |
Hank Aaron |
356 |
Jim Thome |
354 |
Mark McGwire |
349 |
Willie Mays |
Forties |
|
72 |
Carlton Fisk |
67 |
Darrell Evans |
59 |
Dave Winfield |
59 |
Barry Bonds |
53 |
Raul Ibanez |
48 |
Carl Yastrzemski |
46 |
Stan Musial |
Teenagers Hitting Grand Slams
Scott Stratton, Lou. Colonels (AA), May 27, 1889 |
19 years, 7 months |
George S. Davis, Cle. Spiders (NL), May 30, 1890 |
19 years, 9 months |
Eddie Onslow, Det. Tigers (AL), Aug. 22, 1912 |
19 years, 6 months |
Phil Cavarretta, Chi. Cubs (NL), May 16, 1936 |
19 years, 10 months |
Al Kaline, Det. Tigers (AL), June 11, 1954 |
19 years, 6 months |
Harmon Killebrew, Wash. Senators (AL), June 11, 1954 |
19 years, 11 months |
Vada Pinson, Cin. Reds (NL), Apr. 18, 1958 |
19 years, 8 months |
Tony Conigliaro, Bost. Red Sox (AL), June 3, 1964 |
19 years, 5 months |
Oldest Players to Hit Grand Slams
American League |
|
Henry Blanco, Sea. Mariners, Aug. 1, 2013 |
41 years, 11 months |
Henry Blanco, Sea. Mariners, June 15, 2013 |
41 years, 9 months |
Minnie Minoso, Wash. Senators II, July 24, 1963 |
41 years, 5 months |
Raul Ibanez, Sea. Mariners, May 15, 2013 |
40 years, 11 months |
Rafael Palmeiro, Balt. Orioles, June 4, 2005 |
40 years, 9 months |
Darrell Evans, Det. Tigers, Sept. 5, 1987 |
40 years, 3 months |
Matt Stairs, Tor. Blue Jays, May 14, 2008 |
40 years, 3 months |
Mickey Vernon, Cle. Indians, Apr. 25, 1958 |
40 years, 0 months |
Raul Ibanez, N.Y. Yankees, July 16, 2012 |
40 years, 1 month |
Alex Rodriguez, N.Y. Yankees, Aug. 18, 2015 |
40 years, 0 months |
National League |
|
Julio Franco, Atl. Braves, June 25, 2005 |
46 years, 10 months |
Julio Franco, Atl. Braves, June 3, 2004 |
45 years, 10 months |
Cap Anson, Chi. Cubs, Aug. 1, 1894 |
42 years, 3 months |
Craig Biggio, Hous. Astros, July 29, 2007 |
41 years, 8 months |
Matt Stairs, Phila. Phillies, Sept. 10, 2009 |
41 years, 7 months |
Honus Wagner, Pitt. Pirates, July 29, 1915 |
41 years, 5 months |
Craig Biggio, Hous. Astros, Apr. 20, 2007 |
41 years, 5 months |
Stan Musial, St.L. Cardinals, June 23, 1961 |
40 years, 7 months |
Hank Aaron, Atl. Braves, June 4, 1974 |
40 years, 3 months |
Hank Aaron, Atl. Braves, Apr. 26, 1974 |
40 years, 2 months |
Oldest Home Run Champions*
American League |
||
Age |
Home Runs |
|
Darrell Evans, Det. Tigers, 1985 |
38 years, 5 months |
40 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1931 |
36 years, 8 months |
46 |
Reggie Jackson, Cal. Angels, 1982 |
36 years, 5 months |
39 |
Hank Greenberg, Det. Tigers, 1946 |
35 years, 9 months |
44 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1930 |
35 years, 8 months |
49 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Age |
Home Runs |
|
Cy Williams, Phila. Phillies, 1927 |
39 years, 10 months |
30 |
Gavvy Cravath, Phila. Phillies, 1919 |
38 years, 7 months |
12 |
Gavvy Cravath, Phila. Phillies, 1918 |
37 years, 7 months |
8 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants, 2001 |
37 years, 3 months |
73 |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies, 1986 |
37 years, 1 month |
37 |
Gavvy Cravath, Phila. Phillies, 1917 |
36 years, 7 months |
12 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals, 1999 |
36 years, 0 months |
65 |
Cy Williams, Phila. Phillies, 1923 |
35 years, 10 months |
41 |
Johnny Mize, N.Y. Giants, 1948 |
35 years, 9 months |
40 |
Sam Thompson, Phila. Phillies, 1895 |
35 years, 7 months |
18 |
Hank Sauer, Chi. Cubs, 1952 |
35 years, 7 months |
37 |
Andres Galarraga, Colo. Rockies, 1996 |
35 years, 4 months |
47 |
Jack Fournier, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1924 |
35 years, 1 month |
27 |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies, 1984 |
35 years, 1 month |
35 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals, 1998 |
35 years, 0 months |
70 |
*As of October that year. |
Most Career Home Runs by Players Hitting Home Run on First Pitch in Majors
360 |
Gary Gaetti, Min. Twins (AL), Sept. 20, 1981 |
284 |
Will Clark, S.F. Giants (NL), Apr. 8, 1986 |
260 |
Tim Wallach, Mont. Expos (NL), Sept. 6, 1980 |
238 |
Earl Averill, Cle. Indians (AL), Apr. 16, 1929 |
202 |
Bill White, N.Y. Giants (NL), May 7, 1956 |
195 |
Jay Bell, Cle. Indians (AL), Sept. 29, 1986 |
182 |
Terry Steinbach, Oak. A’s (AL), Sept. 12, 1986 |
142 |
Wally Moon, St.L. Cardinals (NL), Apr. 13, 1954 |
125 |
Bob Nieman, St.L. Browns (AL), Sept. 13, 1951 |
115 |
Marcus Thames, N.Y. Yankees (AL), June 10, 2002 |
114 |
Whitey Lockman, N.Y. Giants (NL), July 5, 1945 |
87 |
Kevin Kouzmanoff, Cle. Indians (AL), Sept. 2, 2006 |
85 |
Starling Marte*, Pitt. Pirates (NL), July 26, 2012 |
80 |
J.P. Arencibia, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), Aug. 7, 2010 |
79 |
Bert Campaneris, K.C. A’s (AL), July 23, 1964 |
74 |
Eddie Rosario*, Min. Twins (AL), May 6, 2015 |
69 |
Clyde Vollmer, Cin. Reds (NL), May 31, 1942 |
55 |
Junior Felix, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), May 14, 1989 |
43 |
Willson Contreras*, Chi. Cubs (NL), June 19, 2016 |
38 |
Brant Alyea, Wash. Senators II (AL), Sept. 12, 1965 |
35 |
Al Woods, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), Apr. 7, 1977 |
34 |
Chris Richard, St.L. Cardinals (NL), July 17, 2000 |
32 |
Kazuo Matsui, N.Y. Mets (NL), Apr. 6, 2004 |
29 |
Daniel Nava, Bost. Red Sox (AL), June 12, 2010 |
21 |
Chuck Tanner, Milw. Braves (NL), Apr. 12, 1955 |
14 |
Andy Phillips, N.Y. Yankees (AL), Sept. 26, 2004 |
12 |
George Vico, Det. Tigers (AL), Apr. 20, 1948 |
10 |
Adam Wainwright*, St.L. Cardinals (NL), May 24, 2006 |
8 |
Jim Bullinger, Chi. Cubs (NL), June 8, 1992 |
3 |
Clise Dudley, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), Apr. 27, 1929 |
3 |
Jay Gainer, Colo. Rockies (NL), May 14, 1993 |
2 |
Frank Ernaga, Chi. Cubs (NL), May 24, 1957 |
1 |
Don Rose, Cal. Angels (AL), May 24, 1972 |
1 |
Eddie Morgan, St.L. Cardinals (NL), Apr. 14, 1936 |
1 |
Esteban Yan, T.B. Devil Rays, June 4, 2000 |
1 |
Gene Stechschulte, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 27, 2001 |
1 |
Mark Saccomanno, Hous. Astros, Sept. 8, 2008 |
1 |
Tommy Milone*, Wash. Nationals, Sept. 3, 2011 |
*Still active. |
Players Hitting Home Run in First Time At-Bat, Never Hitting Another
American League
Luke Stuart, St.L. Browns, Aug. 8, 1921 (Career: 1921)
Bill Lefebvre, Bost. Red Sox, June 10, 1938 (Career: 1938–39, 1943–44)
Hack Miller, Det. Tigers, Apr. 23, 1944 (Career: 1944–45)
Bill Roman, Det. Tigers, Sept. 30, 1964 (Career: 1964–65)
Don Rose, Cal. Angels, May 24, 1972 (Career: 1971–72, 1974)
Dave Machemer, Cal. Angels, June 21, 1978 (Career: 1978–79)
Andre David, Min. Twins, June 29, 1984 (Career: 1984, 1986)
Esteban Yan, T.B. Devil Rays, June 4, 2000 (Career: 1996–2006)
National League (Post-1900)
Eddie Morgan, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 14, 1936 (Career: 1936–37)
Dan Bankhead, Bklyn. Dodgers, Aug. 26, 1947 (Career: 1947, 1950–51)
Hoyt Wilhelm, N.Y. Giants, Apr. 23, 1952 (Career: 1952–72)
Cuno Barragan, Chi. Cubs, Sept. 1, 1961 (Career: 1961–63)
Jose Sosa, Hous. Astros, July 30, 1975 (Career: 1975–76)
Dave Eiland, S.D. Padres, Apr. 10, 1992 (Career: 1988–93, 1995, 1998–2000)
Mitch Lyden, Fla. Marlins, June 6, 1993 (Career: 1993)
Gene Stechschulte, St.L. Cardinals, Apr. 17, 2001 (Career: 2000–02)
David Matranga, Hous. Astros, June 27, 2003 (Career: 2003)
Mark Worrell, St.L. Cardinals, June 5, 2008 (Career: 2008–11)
Mark Saccomanno, Hous. Astros, Sept. 8, 2008 (Career: 2008)
Tommy Milone, Wash. Nationals, Sept. 3, 2011 (Career: 2011-–)
Most At-Bats, No Home Runs, Career (Post-1900)
2736 |
Jack McCarthy (1900–07) |
1931 |
Tom Oliver (1930–33) |
1904 |
Irv Hall (1943–46) |
1426 |
Roxy Walters (1915–25) |
1354 |
Don Sutton (1966–89) |
1287 |
Waite Hoyt (1918–38) |
1271 |
Gil Torres (1940–46) |
1269 |
Tim Johnson (1973–79) |
1251 |
Luis Gomez (1974–81) |
1212 |
Joe Sugden (1901–12) |
Most Consecutive At-Bats Without a Home Run
3347 |
Tommy Thevenow |
Sept. 22, 1926–end of career, 1938 |
3278 |
Eddie Foster |
Apr. 20, 1916–end of career, 1923 |
3246 |
Al Bridwell |
Start of career, 1905–Apr. 30, 1913 |
3186 |
Terry Turner |
July 16, 1906–June 30, 1914 |
3104 |
Sparky Adams |
July 26, 1925–June 30, 1931 |
3021 |
Jack McCarthy |
June 28, 1899–end of career, 1907 |
2701 |
Lee Tannehill |
Sept. 2, 1903–July 31, 1910 |
2663 |
Doc Cramer |
Sept. 8, 1935–May 21, 1940 |
2617 |
Donie Bush |
Aug. 29, 1915–Aug. 21, 1920 |
2568 |
Mike Tresh |
May 19, 1940–Apr. 20, 1948 |
2480 |
Bill Bergen |
June 3, 1901–Sept. 6, 1909 |
2426 |
Joe Sugden |
May 31, 1895–end of career, 1912 |
2423 |
Emil Verban |
Start of career, 1944–Sept. 6, 1948 |
2401 |
Everett Scott |
Aug. 1, 1914–Apr. 26, 1920 |
Lowest Batting Average for Home Run Leaders, Season (Post-1900)
Batting Average |
Home Runs |
|
.204 |
Dave Kingman, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1982 |
37 |
.222 |
Chris Carter, Milw. Brewers (NL), 2016 |
41 |
.227 |
Carlos Pena, T.B. Rays (AL), 2009 |
39 |
.232 |
Gavvy Cravath, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1918 |
8 |
.233 |
Pedro Alvarez, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 2013 |
36 |
.241 |
Fred Odwell, Cin. Reds (NL), 1905 |
9 |
.242 |
Harmon Killebrew, Min. Twins (AL), 1959 |
42 |
.243 |
Harmon Killebrew, Min. Twins (AL), 1962 |
48 |
.244 |
Wally Pipp, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1917 |
9 |
.244 |
Ralph Kiner, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1952 |
37 |
.244 |
Gorman Thomas, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1979 |
45 |
.245 |
Gorman Thomas, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1982 |
39 |
.247 |
Tim Jordan, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1908 |
12 |
.247 |
Ralph Kiner, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1946 |
23 |
.247 |
Khris Davis, Oak. A’s (AL), 2018 |
48 |
.248 |
Darrell Evans, Det. Tigers (AL), 1985 |
40 |
.249 |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1975 |
38 |
Players Hitting 30 or More Home Runs in First Three Seasons
Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s (AL) |
1986 (33), 1987 (31), and 1988 (42*) |
Mark McGwire, Oak. A’s (AL) |
1987 (49*), 1988 (32), and 1989 (33) |
Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals (NL) |
2001 (37), 2002 (34), and 2003 (43) |
Ryan Braun, Milw. Brewers (NL) |
2007 (34), 2008 (37), and 2009 (32) |
*Led the league. |
Reverse 30–30 Club: Players with 30 Home Runs and 30 Errors, Season
American League (Post-1900) |
||
Home Runs |
Errors |
|
Harmon Killebrew, Wash Senators, 1959 |
42 |
30 |
Mark Reynolds, Balt. Orioles, 2011 |
37 |
31 |
Troy Glaus, Ana. Angels, 2000 |
47 |
33 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Home Runs |
Errors |
|
Rogers Hornsby, St.L. Cardinals, 1922 |
42 |
30 |
Davey Johnson, Atl. Braves, 1973 |
43 |
30 |
Pedro Guerrero, L.A. Dodgers, 1983 |
32 |
30 |
Howard Johnson, N.Y. Mets, 1991 |
38 |
31 |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1958 |
47 |
32 |
Tony Perez, Cin. Reds, 1969 |
37 |
32 |
Rogers Hornsby, St.L. Cardinals, 1924 |
39 |
34 |
Tony Perez, Cin. Reds, 1970 |
40 |
35 |
Players Increasing Their Home Run Production in Seven Consecutive Seasons
Darrin Fletcher |
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1990 |
0 |
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1992 |
2 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1993 |
9 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1994 |
10 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1995 |
11 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1996 |
12 |
|
Mont. Expos (NL), 1997 |
17 |
|
Tim McCarver |
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1960 |
0 |
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1961 |
1 |
|
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1963 |
4 |
|
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1964 |
9 |
|
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1965 |
11 |
|
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1966 |
12 |
|
St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1967 |
14 |
|
David Ortiz |
Min. Twins (AL), 1999 |
0 |
Min. Twins (AL), 2000 |
10 |
|
Min. Twins (AL), 2001 |
18 |
|
Min. Twins (AL), 2002 |
20 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2003 |
31 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2004 |
41 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2005 |
47 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2006 |
54 |
|
Jimmy Piersall |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1950 |
0 |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1952 |
1 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1953 |
3 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1954 |
8 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1955 |
13 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1956 |
14 |
|
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1957 |
19 |
|
Eddie Robinson |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1942 |
0 |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1946 |
3 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1947 |
14 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1948 |
16 |
|
Wash. Senators (AL), 1949 |
18 |
|
Wash. Senators (AL)–Chi. White Sox (AL), 1950 |
21 |
|
Chi. White Sox (AL), 1951 |
29 |
|
John Shelby |
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1981 |
0 |
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1982 |
1 |
|
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1983 |
5 |
|
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1984 |
6 |
|
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1985 |
7 |
|
Balt. Orioles (AL), 1986 |
11 |
|
L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1987 |
22 |
|
Jim Thome |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991 |
1 |
|
Cy Williams |
Chi. Cubs (NL), 1917 |
5 |
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1918 |
6 |
|
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1919 |
9 |
|
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1920 |
15 |
|
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1921 |
18 |
|
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1922 |
26 |
|
Phila. Phillies (NL), 1923 |
41 |
Most Home Runs by Switch-Hitters, Career
536 |
Mickey Mantle (1951–68) |
504 |
Eddie Murray (1977–97) |
468 |
Chipper Jones (1993, 1995–2012) |
435 |
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017) |
409 |
Mark Teixeira (2003–16) |
Most Home Runs by Catcher, Season*
42 |
Javy Lopez, Atl. Braves (NL), 2003 |
41 |
Todd Hundley, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1996 |
40 |
Roy Campanella, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1953 |
40 |
Mike Piazza, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1997 |
40 |
Mike Piazza, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1999 |
38 |
Johnny Bench, Cin. Reds (NL), 1970 |
36 |
Gabby Hartnett, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1930 |
36 |
Mike Piazza, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1996 |
*While in lineup as catcher. |
Most Home Runs by Catcher, Career*
396 |
Mike Piazza (1992–2007) |
351 |
Carlton Fisk (1969, 1971–93) |
327 |
Johnny Bench (1967–83) |
306 |
Yogi Berra (1946–65) |
304 |
Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) |
299 |
Lance Parrish (1977–95) |
298 |
Gary Carter (1974–92) |
*While in lineup as catcher. |
300 Career Home Runs with 100 Home Runs, Both Leagues
Most Home Runs Hit in One Ballpark, Career
323 |
Mel Ott |
Polo Grounds |
293 |
Sammy Sosa |
Wrigley Field |
290 |
Ernie Banks |
Wrigley Field |
266 |
Mickey Mantle |
Yankee Stadium |
265 |
Mike Schmidt |
Veterans Stadium |
263 |
Frank Thomas |
U.S. Cellular Field |
259 |
Babe Ruth |
Yankee Stadium |
259 |
Paul Konerko |
U.S. Cellular Field |
252 |
Stan Musial |
Sportsman’s Park |
251 |
Lou Gehrig |
Yankee Stadium |
248 |
Ted Williams |
Fenway Park |
246 |
Harmon Killebrew |
Metropolitan Stadium |
237 |
Carl Yastrzemski |
Fenway Park |
236 |
Willie McCovey |
Candlestick Park |
231 |
Billy Williams |
Wrigley Field |
227 |
Todd Helton |
Coors Field |
226 |
Al Kaline |
Tiger Stadium |
226 |
Chipper Jones |
Turner Field |
Players Whose Home Run in “Cycle” Was Grand Slam
American League
Nap Lajoie, Phila. A’s, July 30, 1901
Tony Lazzeri, N.Y. Yankees, June 3, 1932
Jimmie Foxx, Phila. A’s, Aug. 14, 1933
Jay Buhner, Sea. Mariners, July 23, 1993
Miguel Tejada, Oak. A’s, Sept. 29, 2001
Jason Kubel, Min. Twins, Apr. 17, 2009
Bengie Molina, Tex. Rangers, July 16, 2010
National League
Bill Terry, N.Y. Giants, May 29, 1928
Players with the Highest Percentage of Team’s Total Home Runs, Season
American League |
||
88% |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox, 1919 |
29 of team’s 33 |
73% |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox, 1918 |
11 of team’s 15 |
56% |
Smoky Joe Wood, Cle. Indians, 1918 |
5 of team’s 9 |
55% |
Goose Goslin, Wash. Senators, 1924 |
12 of team’s 22 |
55% |
Stan Spence, Wash. Senators, 1944 |
18 of team’s 33 |
51% |
Jimmie Foxx, Bost. Red Sox, 1938 |
50 of team’s 98 |
50% |
Erve Beck, Cle. Blues, 1901 |
6 of team’s 12 |
50% |
Tilly Walker, Phila. A’s, 1918 |
11 of team’s 22 |
50% |
Joe Judge, Wash. Senators, 1917 |
2 of team’s 4 |
50% |
Sam Chapman, Phila. A’s, 1946 |
20 of team’s 40 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
60% |
Shad Barry, Phila. Phillies, 1902 |
3 of team’s 5 |
60% |
Jimmy Seckard, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1903 |
9 of team’s 15 |
60% |
Harry Lumley, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1904 |
9 of team’s 15 |
58% |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves, 1930 |
38 of team’s 66 |
56% |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves, 1931 |
19 of team’s 34 |
56% |
Bill Nicholson, Chi. Cubs, 1943 |
29 of team’s 52 |
53% |
Ed Konetchy, St.L. Cardinals, 1913 |
8 of team’s 15 |
53% |
Cy Williams, Phila. Phillies, 1927 |
30 of team’s 57 |
52% |
Dick Hoblitzel, Cin. Reds, 1911 |
11 of team’s 21 |
50% |
Homer Smoot, St.L. Cardinals, 1903 |
4 of team’s 8 |
50% |
Sherry Magee, Phila. Phillies, 1906 |
6 of team’s 12 |
50% |
Harry Lumley, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1907 |
9 of team’s 18 |
50% |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves, 1933 |
27 of team’s 54 |
Federal League |
||
50% |
Ed Konetchy, Pitt. Pirates, 1915 |
10 of team’s 20 |
Shortstops Leading League in Home Runs
American League
Vern Stephens, St.L. Browns, 1945 |
24 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 2001 |
52 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 2002 |
57 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 2003 |
47 |
National League
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1958 |
47 |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1959 |
45 |
Most Home Runs by Left-Handed Hitting Shortstops
Home Runs |
Games at Short |
|
123 |
Stephen Drew (2006–17) |
1007 |
94 |
Didi Gregorius* (2012–) |
748 |
87 |
Arky Vaughan (1932–43, 1947–48) |
1067 |
87 |
Brandon Crawford* (2011–) |
1079 |
78 |
Dick McAuliffe (1960–75) |
1485 |
49 |
Tony Kubek (1957–65) |
882 |
38 |
Craig Reynolds (1975–89) |
1240 |
33 |
Solly Hemus (1949-59) |
471 |
*Still active. |
Players Hitting Home Runs in 20 Consecutive Seasons Played
Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) |
25 |
Ty Cobb (1905–28) |
24 |
Hank Aaron (1954–76) |
23 |
Carl Yastrzemski (1961–83) |
23 |
Rusty Staub (1963–85) |
23 |
Carlton Fisk (1971–93) |
23 |
Stan Musial (1941–44, 1946–63) |
22 |
Willie Mays (1951–52, 1954–73) |
22 |
Al Kaline (1953–74) |
22 |
Brooks Robinson (1956–77) |
22 |
Willie McCovey (1959–80) |
22 |
Tony Perez (1965–86) |
22 |
Dave Winfield (1973–88, 1990–95) |
22 |
Barry Bonds (1986–2007) |
22 |
Gary Sheffield (1988–2009) |
22 |
Jim Thome (1991–2012) |
22 |
Alex Rodriguez (1995–2013, 2015–16) |
22 |
Babe Ruth (1915–35) |
21 |
Frank Robinson (1956–76) |
21 |
Ron Fairly (1958–78) |
21 |
Reggie Jackson (1967–87) |
21 |
Graig Nettles (1968–88) |
21 |
Eddie Murray (1977–97) |
21 |
Harold Baines (1980–2000) |
21 |
Tim Raines (1981–99, 2001–02) |
21 |
Cal Ripken Jr. (1981–2001) |
21 |
Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2009) |
21 |
Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) |
21 |
Adrian Beltre (1998–2018) |
21 |
Mel Ott (1927–46) |
20 |
Dwight Evans (1972–91) |
20 |
Brian Downing (1973–92) |
20 |
George Brett (1974–93) |
20 |
Robin Yount (1974–93) |
20 |
Andre Dawson (1977–96) |
20 |
Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) |
20 |
Rafael Palmiero (1986–2005) |
20 |
Jason Giambi (1995–2014) |
20 |
Players with 100 Home Runs, Three Different Teams
Adrian Beltre |
L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1998–2004 |
147 |
Sea. Mariners (AL), 2005–09 |
103 |
|
Tex Rangers (AL), 2011–2018 |
199 |
|
Darrell Evans |
Atl. Braves (NL), 1969–76, 1989 |
131 |
S.F. Giants (NL), 1976–83 |
142 |
|
Det. Tigers (AL), 1984–88 |
141 |
|
Reggie Jackson |
K.C.–Oak. A’s (AL), 1967–75, 1987 |
269 |
N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1977–81 |
144 |
|
Cal. Angels (AL), 1982–86 |
123 |
|
Jim Thome |
Cle. Indians (AL), 1991–2002, 2011 |
337 |
Phi. Phillies (NL), 2003–2005, 2012 |
101 |
|
Chi. White Sox (AL), 2006–09 |
134 |
|
Alex Rodriguez |
Sea. Mariners (AL), 1994–2000 |
189 |
Tex. Rangers (AL), 2001–03 |
156 |
|
N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2004–13, 2015–16 |
351 |
Players with 40-Home Run Seasons Before 25th Birthday
Players with More Home Runs Than Strikeouts, Season (Min. 10 Home Runs)
Players with the Most Career Home Runs, Never Striking Out 100 Times in a Season
Largest Differential Between Leader in Home Runs and Runner-Up
Most Home Runs, Last Season in Majors
38 |
David Ortiz, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2016 |
35 |
Dave Kingman, Oak. A’s (AL), 1986 |
29 |
Ted Williams, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1960 |
29 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2001 |
28 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants (NL), 2007 |
27 |
Jermaine Dye, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2009 |
25 |
Hank Greenberg, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1947 |
25 |
Ryan Howard, Phila. Phillies (NL), 2016 |
24 |
Roy Cullenbine, Det. Tigers (AL), 1947 |
24 |
Jack Graham, St.L. Browns (AL), 1949 |
23 |
Kirby Puckett, Min. Twins (AL), 1995 |
23 |
Albert Belle, Balt. Orioles (AL), 2000 |
22 |
Phil Nevin, Tex. Rangers (AL)–Chi. Cubs (NL) –Min. Twins (AL), 2006 |
22 |
Adam Dunn, Chi. White Sox (AL)–Oak. A’s (AL), 2014 |
22 |
Torii Hunter, Min. Twins (AL), 2015 |
22 |
Brandon Moss, K.C. Royals (AL), 2017 |
21 |
Dave Nilsson, Milw. Brewers (NL), 1999 |
21 |
Will Clark, Balt. Orioles (AL)–St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2000 |
21 |
Paul O’Neill, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2001 |
21 |
Sammy Sosa, Tex. Rangers (AL), 2007 |
21 |
Dayan Viciedo, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2014 |
20 |
Melvin Upton, S.D. Padres (NL)–Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 2016 |
Fewest Career Home Runs for League Leader (Post-1920)
American League |
|
83 |
Aaron Judge* (N.Y. Yankees), led league in 2017 with 52 |
89 |
Nick Etten (N.Y. Yankees), led league in 1944 with 22 |
156 |
Bob Meusel (N.Y. Yankees), led league in 1925 with 33 |
160 |
Bill Melton (Chi. White Sox), led league in 1971 with 33 |
166 |
Tony Conigliaro (Bost. Red Sox), led league in 1965 with 32 |
192 |
Al Rosen (Cle. Indians), led league in 1950 with 37 and in 1953 with 43 |
193 |
Khris Davis* (Oak. A’s), led league in 2018 with 48 |
196 |
Ken Williams (St.L. Browns), led league in 1922 with 39 |
218 |
Mark Trumbo* (Balt. Orioles), led leagues in 2016 with 47 |
224 |
Bobby Grich (Cal. Angels), led league in 1981 with 22 |
235 |
Ben Oglivie (Milw. Brewers), led league in 1980 with 41 |
237 |
Gus Zernial (Phila. A’s), led league in 1951 with 33 |
241 |
Jesse Barfield (Tor. Blue Jays), led league in 1986 with 40 |
247 |
Vern Stephens (St.L. Browns), led league in 1945 with 24 |
National League |
|
88 |
Tommy Holmes (Bost. Braves), led league in 1945 with 28 |
135 |
Ripper Collins (St.L. Cardinals), led league in 1934 with 35 |
136 |
Jack Fournier (Bklyn. Dodgers), led league in 1924 with 27 |
148 |
George Kelly (N.Y. Giants), led league in 1921 with 23 |
158 |
Chris Carter (Milw. Brewers), led league in 2016 with 41 |
184 |
Bryce Harper* (Wash. Nationals), led league in 2015 with 42 |
186 |
Nolan Arenado* (Colo. Rockies), led league in 2015 with 42, in 2016 with 41, and in 2018 with 38 |
202 |
Ryan Braun* (Milw. Brewers), led league in 2012 with 41 |
205 |
Joe Medwick (St.L. Cardinals), led league in 1937 with 31 |
209 |
Paul Goldschmidt* (Ariz. D’backs), led league in 2013 with 36 |
219 |
Jim Bottomley (St.L. Cardinals), led league in 1928 with 31 |
228 |
Howard Johnson (N.Y. Mets), led league in 1991 with 38 |
234 |
Kevin Mitchell (S.F. Giants), led league in 1989 with 47 |
235 |
Bill Nicholson (Chi. Cubs), led league in 1943 with 29 and in 1944 with 33 |
239 |
Dolph Camilli (Bklyn. Dodgers), led league in 1941 with 34 |
242 |
Wally Berger (Bost. Braves), led league in 1935 with 34 |
244 |
Hack Wilson (Chi. Cubs), led league in 1926 with 21, in 1927 with 30, in 1928 with 31, and in 1930 with 56 |
*Still active. |
Highest Percentage of Home Runs to Hits
Runs Batted In
Evolution of RBI Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Nap Lajoie, Phila. A’s |
125 |
1911 |
Ty Cobb, Det. Tigers |
127 |
1912 |
Home Run Baker, Phila. A’s |
130 |
1920 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
137 |
1921 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
170 |
1927 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees |
175 |
1931 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees |
184 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Deacon White, Chi. White Stockings |
60 |
1879 |
Charley Jones, Bost. Red Stockings John O’Rourke, Bost. Red Stockings |
62 62 |
1880 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
74 |
1881 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
82 |
1882 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
83 |
1883 |
Dan Brouthers, Buf. Bisons |
97 |
1884 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
102 |
1885 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
108 |
1886 |
Cap Anson, Chi. White Stockings |
147 |
1887 |
Sam Thompson, Det. Wolverines |
166 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Elmer Flick, Phila. Phillies |
110 |
1901 |
Honus Wagner, Pitt. Pirates |
126 |
1910 |
Sherry Magee, Phila. Phillies |
123 |
1913 |
Gavvy Cravath, Phila. Phillies |
128 |
1922 |
Rogers Hornsby, St.L. Cardinals |
152 |
1929 |
Hack Wilson, Chi. Cubs |
159 |
1930 |
Hack Wilson, Chi. Cubs |
191 |
Most RBIs by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
1880 |
Cap Anson |
1323 |
Roger Connor |
1302 |
Sam Thompson |
1296 |
Dan Brouthers |
1218 |
Hugh Duffy |
1135 |
Ed Delahanty |
1124 |
Ed McKean |
1080 |
Jake Beckley |
1072 |
Bid McPhee |
1021 |
Fred Pfeffer |
1900–09 |
|
956 |
Honus Wagner |
808 |
Sam Crawford |
793 |
Nap Lajoie |
688 |
Harry Davis |
685 |
Cy Seymour |
680 |
Jimmy Williams |
638 |
Bobby Wallace |
610 |
Harry Steinfeldt |
597 |
Bill Dahlen |
590 |
Charlie Hickman |
1910–19 |
|
828 |
Ty Cobb |
793 |
Home Run Baker |
765 |
Heinie Zimmerman |
746 |
Sherry Magee |
718 |
Tris Speaker |
718 |
Duffy Lewis |
697 |
Sam Crawford |
687 |
Ed Konetchy |
682 |
Eddie Collins |
665 |
Gavvy Cravath |
1920–29 |
|
1331 |
Babe Ruth |
1153 |
Rogers Hornsby |
1133 |
Harry Heilmann |
1005 |
Bob Meusel |
923 |
George Kelly |
885 |
Jim Bottomley |
860 |
Ken Williams |
827 |
George Sisler |
821 |
Goose Goslin |
821 |
Joe Sewell |
1930–39 |
|
1403 |
Jimmie Foxx |
1358 |
Lou Gehrig |
1135 |
Mel Ott |
1081 |
Al Simmons |
1046 |
Earl Averill |
1036 |
Joe Cronin |
1003 |
Charlie Gehringer |
979 |
Chuck Klein |
937 |
Bill Dickey |
893 |
Wally Berger |
1940–49 |
|
903 |
Bob Elliott |
893 |
Ted Williams |
887 |
Bobby Doerr |
854 |
Rudy York |
835 |
Bill Nicholson |
824 |
Vern Stephens |
786 |
Joe DiMaggio |
759 |
Dixie Walker |
744 |
Johnny Mize |
710 |
Joe Gordon |
1950–59 |
|
1031 |
Duke Snider |
1001 |
Gil Hodges |
997 |
Yogi Berra |
972 |
Stan Musial |
925 |
Del Ennis |
863 |
Jackie Jensen |
841 |
Mickey Mantle |
823 |
Ted Kluszewski |
817 |
Gus Bell |
816 |
Larry Doby |
1960–69 |
|
1107 |
Hank Aaron |
1013 |
Harmon Killebrew |
1011 |
Frank Robinson |
1003 |
Willie Mays |
937 |
Ron Santo |
925 |
Ernie Banks |
896 |
Orlando Cepeda |
862 |
Roberto Clemente |
853 |
Billy Williams |
836 |
Brooks Robinson |
1970–79 |
|
1013 |
Johnny Bench |
954 |
Tony Perez |
936 |
Lee May |
922 |
Reggie Jackson |
906 |
Willie Stargell |
860 |
Rusty Staub |
856 |
Bobby Bonds |
846 |
Carl Yastrzemski |
840 |
Bobby Murcer |
832 |
Bob Watson |
1980–89 |
|
996 |
Eddie Murray |
929 |
Dale Murphy |
929 |
Mike Schmidt |
900 |
Dwight Evans |
899 |
Dave Winfield |
895 |
Andre Dawson |
868 |
Jim Rice |
851 |
George Brett |
835 |
Harold Baines |
821 |
Robin Yount |
1990–99 |
|
1099 |
Albert Belle |
1091 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
1076 |
Barry Bonds |
1068 |
Juan Gonzalez |
1068 |
Rafael Palmeiro |
1040 |
Frank Thomas |
979 |
Dante Bichette |
975 |
Fred McGriff |
961 |
Jeff Bagwell |
960 |
Matt Williams |
2000–09 |
|
1243 |
Alex Rodriguez |
1112 |
Albert Pujols |
1106 |
Manny Ramirez |
1046 |
Miguel Tejada |
1045 |
Carlos Delgado |
1037 |
Vladimir Guerrero |
1026 |
Lance Berkman |
1019 |
Carlos Lee |
1016 |
David Ortiz |
993 |
Bobby Abreu |
2010–18 |
|
882 |
Miguel Cabrera |
870 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
870 |
Albert Pujols |
853 |
Nelson Cruz |
839 |
Robinson Cano |
801 |
Adrian Beltre |
778 |
Adrian Gonzalez |
772 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
765 |
Jay Bruce |
764 |
Jose Bautista |
Career RBI Leaders by First Letter of Last Name
A |
Hank Aaron (1954–76) |
2297 |
B |
Barry Bonds (1986–2007) |
1996 |
C |
Ty Cobb (1905–28) |
1938 |
D |
Andre Dawson (1976–96) |
1591 |
E |
Dwight Evans (1972–91) |
1384 |
F |
Jimmie Foxx (1925–42, 1944–45) |
1922 |
G |
Lou Gehrig (1923–39) |
1995 |
H |
Rogers Hornsby (1915–37) |
1584 |
I |
Raul Ibanez (1996–2014) |
1207 |
J |
Reggie Jackson (1967–87) |
1702 |
K |
Harmon Killebrew (1954–75) |
1584 |
L |
Nap Lajoie (1896–1916) |
1599 |
M |
Stan Musial (1941–44, 1946–63) |
1951 |
N |
Graig Nettles (1967–88) |
1314 |
O |
Mel Ott (1926–47) |
1860 |
P |
Albert Pujols* (2001–) |
1982 |
Q |
Joe Quinn (1884–86, 1888–1901) |
800 |
R |
Babe Ruth (1914–35) |
2214 |
S |
Al Simmons (1924–41, 1943–44) |
1828 |
T |
Frank Thomas (1990–2008) |
1704 |
U |
Chase Utley (2003–18) |
1025 |
V |
Mickey Vernon (1939–43, 1946–60) |
1311 |
W |
Ted Williams (1939–42, 1946–60) |
1839 |
X |
[No player] |
|
Y |
Carl Yastrzemski (1961–83) |
1844 |
Z |
Todd Zeile (1989–2004) |
1110 |
*Still active. |
Teammates Finishing One-Two in RBIs
Largest Differential Between League Leader in RBIs and Runner-Up
Career RBI Totals, Players Hitting 500 Home Runs
HRs |
RBIs |
|
Barry Bonds |
762 |
1996 |
Hank Aaron |
755 |
2297 |
Babe Ruth |
714 |
2213 |
Alex Rodriguez |
687 |
2055 |
Willie Mays |
660 |
1903 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
630 |
1836 |
Adrian Pujols* |
614 |
1982 |
Jim Thome |
612 |
1699 |
Sammy Sosa |
609 |
1667 |
Frank Robinson |
586 |
1812 |
Mark McGwire |
583 |
1414 |
Harmon Killebrew |
573 |
1584 |
Rafael Palmeiro |
569 |
1835 |
Reggie Jackson |
563 |
1702 |
Manny Ramirez |
555 |
1831 |
Mike Schmidt |
548 |
1595 |
David Ortiz |
541 |
1768 |
Mickey Mantle |
536 |
1509 |
Jimmie Foxx |
534 |
1922 |
Ted Williams |
521 |
1839 |
Frank Thomas |
521 |
1704 |
Willie McCovey |
521 |
1555 |
Ernie Banks |
512 |
1636 |
Eddie Mathews |
512 |
1453 |
Mel Ott |
511 |
1860 |
Gary Sheffield |
509 |
1676 |
Eddie Murray |
504 |
1917 |
*Still active. |
Players Driving in 100 Runs in First Two Seasons in Majors
American League |
|
Al Simmons, Phila. A’s |
1924 (102) and 1925 (129) |
Tony Lazzeri, N.Y. Yankees |
1926 (114) and 1927 (102) |
Dale Alexander, Det. Tigers |
1929 (137) and 1930 (135) |
Hal Trosky, Cle. Indians |
1934 (142) and 1935 (113) |
Joe DiMaggio, N.Y. Yankees |
1936 (125) and 1937 (167) |
Rudy York, Det. Tigers |
1937 (103) and 1938 (127) |
Ted Williams, Bost. Red Sox |
1939 (145) and 1940 (113) |
Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s |
1986 (117) and 1987 (113) |
Wally Joyner, Cal. Angels |
1986 (100) and 1987 (117) |
Frank Thomas, Chi. White Sox |
1991 (109) and 1992 (115) |
Hideki Matsui, N.Y. Yankees |
2003 (106) and 2004 (108) |
Jose Abreu, Chi. White Sox |
2014 (107) and 2015 (101) |
National League (Post-1900) |
|
Glenn Wright, Pitt. Pirates |
1924 (111) and 1925 (121) |
Pinky Whitney, Phila. Phillies |
1928 (103) and 1929 (115) |
Ray Jablonski, St.L. Cardinals |
1953 (112) and 1954 (104) |
Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals |
2001 (130) and 2002 (127) |
Players Driving in 500 Runs in First Four Years of Career
558 |
Joe DiMaggio, 1936–39, N.Y. Yankees (AL) |
545 |
Hal Troksy, 1934–37, Cle. Indians (AL) |
515 |
Ted Williams, 1939–42, Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
504 |
Albert Pujols, 2001–04, St.L. Cardinals (NL) |
Most RBIs by a Player in a Single Game
Date |
RBIs |
|
Jim Bottomley, St.L. Cardinals |
Sept. 16, 1924 (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers) |
12 |
Mark Whiten**, St.L. Cardinals |
July 9, 1993 (vs. Cin. Reds) |
12 |
Tony Lazzeri, N.Y. Yankees |
May 24, 1936 (vs. Phila. A’s) |
11 |
Phil Weintraub*, N.Y. Giants |
April 30, 1944 (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers) |
11 |
Rudy York, Bost. Red So |
July 27, 1946 (vs. St.L. Browns) |
10 |
Walker Cooper, Cin. Reds |
July 6, 1949 (vs. Chi. Cubs) |
10 |
Norm Zauchin, Bost. Red Sox |
May 27, 1955 (vs. Wash. Senators) |
10 |
Reggie Jackson, Oak. A’s |
June 14, 1969 (vs. Bost. Red Sox) |
10 |
Fred Lynn, Bost. Red Sox |
June 18, 1975 (vs. Det. Tigers) |
10 |
Nomar Garciaparra, Bost. Red Sox |
May 10, 1999 (vs. Sea. Mariners) |
10 |
Alex Rodriguez, N.Y. Yankees |
April 26, 2005 (vs. L.A. Angels) |
10 |
Garret Anderson, L.A. Angels |
Aug. 21, 2007 (vs. N.Y. Yankees) |
10 |
Anthony Rendon, Wash. Nationals |
April 30, 2017 (vs. N.Y. Mets) |
10 |
Scooter Gennett, Cin. Reds |
June 6, 2017 (vs. St.L. Cardinals) |
10 |
Mark Reynolds, Wash. Nationals |
July 7, 2018 (vs. Mia. Marlins |
10 |
* Game one of a doubleheader. |
||
** Game two of a doubleheader. |
Catchers with 100 RBIs and 100 Runs Scored, Season
American League |
||
RBIs |
Runs |
|
Mickey Cochrane, Phila. A’s, 1932 |
112 |
118 |
Yogi Berra, N.Y. Yankees, 1950 |
124 |
116 |
Carlton Fisk, Bost. Red Sox, 1977 |
102 |
106 |
Darrell Porter, K.C. Royals, 1979 |
112 |
101 |
Ivan Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 1999 |
113 |
116 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
RBIs |
Runs |
|
Roy Campanella, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1953 |
142 |
103 |
Johnny Bench, Cin. Reds, 1974 |
129 |
108 |
Mike Piazza, L.A. Dodgers, 1997 |
124 |
104 |
Mike Piazza, N.Y. Mets, 1999 |
124 |
100 |
Catchers Hitting .300 with 30 Home Runs and 100 RBIs, Season
Players with 40 or More Home Runs and Fewer Than 100 RBIs, Season
American League |
||
Home Runs |
RBIs |
|
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1958 |
42 |
97 |
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1960 |
40 |
94 |
Harmon Killebrew, Min. Twins, 1963 |
45 |
96 |
Rico Petrocelli, Bost. Red Sox, 1969 |
40 |
97 |
Darrell Evans, Det. Tigers, 1985 |
40 |
94 |
Ken Griffey Jr., Sea. Mariners, 1994 |
40 |
90 |
Adam Dunn, Chi. White Sox, 2012 |
41 |
96 |
Nelson Cruz, Sea. Mariners, 2015 |
44 |
93 |
Albert Pujols, L.A. Angels, 2015 |
40 |
95 |
Mike Trout, L.A. Angels, 2015 |
41 |
90 |
Todd Frazier, Chi. White Sox, 2016 |
40 |
98 |
Brian Dozier, Min. Twins, 2016 |
42 |
99 |
Joey Gallo, Tex. Rangers, 2017 |
41 |
80 |
Joey Gallo, Tex. Rangers, 2018 |
40 |
92 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Home Runs |
RBIs |
|
Duke Snider, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1957 |
40 |
92 |
Hank Aaron, Atl. Braves, 1969 |
44 |
97 |
Hank Aaron, Atl. Braves, 1973 |
40 |
96 |
Davey Johnson, Atl. Braves, 1973 |
43 |
99 |
Matt Williams, S.F. Giants, 1994 |
43 |
96 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants, 2003 |
45 |
90 |
Adam Dunn, Cin. Reds, 2006 |
40 |
92 |
Alfonso Soriano, Wash. Nationals, 2006 |
46 |
95 |
Adrian Gonzalez, S.D. Padres, 2009 |
40 |
99 |
Carlos Gonzalez, Colo. Rockies, 2015 |
40 |
97 |
Bryce Harper, Wash. Nationals, 2015 |
42 |
99 |
Chris Carter, Milw. Brewers, 2016 |
41 |
94 |
Players with More Than 100 RBIs and Fewest Home Runs, Season
American League |
||
RBIs |
Home Runs |
|
Lave Cross, Phila. A’s, 1902 |
108 |
0 |
Larry Gardner, Cle. Indians, 1920 |
118 |
3 |
Larry Gardner, Cle. Indians, 1921 |
115 |
3 |
Stuffy McInnis, Phila. A’s, 1912 |
101 |
3 |
Joe Sewell, Cle. Indians, 1923 |
109 |
3 |
Joe Sheely, Chi. White Sox, 1924 |
103 |
3 |
Bobby Veach, Det. Tigers, 1915 |
112 |
3 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
RBIs |
Home Runs |
|
Ross Youngs, N.Y. Giants, 1921 |
102 |
3 |
Pie Traynor, Pitt. Pirates, 1928 |
124 |
3 |
Pie Traynor, Pitt. Pirates, 1931 |
103 |
2 |
Players with Most Career RBIs, Never Leading League
Willie Mays (1951–52, 1954–73) |
1903 |
Rafael Palmeiro (1986–2005) |
1835 |
Adrian Beltre (1998–) |
1707 |
Frank Thomas (1990–2008) |
1704 |
Jim Thome (1991–2012) |
1699 |
Cal Ripken Jr. (1981–2001) |
1695 |
Gary Sheffield (1988–2009) |
1676 |
Tony Perez (1964–86) |
1652 |
Harold Baines (1980–2000) |
1628 |
Chipper Jones (1993, 1995–2012) |
1623 |
George Brett (1973–93) |
1595 |
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017] |
1587 |
Al Kaline (1953–74) |
1583 |
Jake Beckley (1888–1907) |
1575 |
Players with 1000 Career RBIs, Never Driving in 100 in One Season
Pete Rose (1963–86) |
1314 |
Julio Franco (1982–94, 1996–97, 1999, 2001–07) |
1194 |
Jose Cruz (1970–88) |
1077 |
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) |
1175 |
Steve Finley (1989–2007) |
1167 |
Mark Grace (1988–2003) |
1146 |
Johnny Damon (1995–2012) |
1139 |
Tommy Corcoran (1890–1907) |
1135 |
Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) |
1115 |
Lou Whitaker (1977–95) |
1084 |
Charlie Grimm (1916, 1918–36) |
1077 |
Sam Rice (1915–34) |
1077 |
Brian Downing (1973–92) |
1073 |
Jimmy Dykes (1918–39) |
1069 |
Willie Davis (1960–79) |
1053 |
Ron Fairly (1958–78) |
1044 |
Bobby Murcer (1965–83) |
1043 |
Joe Judge (1915–34) |
1034 |
Wade Boggs (1982–99] |
1014 |
Dusty Baker (1968–86) |
1013 |
Amos Otis (1967–84) |
1007 |
Batters Driving in 100 Runs with Three Different Teams
Players Driving in 130 Teammates During Season
Players Driving in 100 Runs, Season, in Each League
Players with More RBIs Than Games Played, Season (Min. 100 Games)
Players Driving in 20 Percent of Their Team’s Runs, Season
Nate Colbert, S.D. Padres (NL), 1972 |
111 of 488 |
22.75% |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves (NL), 1935 |
130 of 575 |
22.61% |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1959 |
143 of 673 |
21.25% |
Sammy Sosa, Chi. Cubs (NL), 2001 |
160 of 777 |
20.59% |
Jim Gentile, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1961 |
141 of 691 |
20.40% |
Bill Buckner, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1981 |
75 of 370 |
20.27% |
Bill Nicholson, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1943 |
128 of 632 |
20.25% |
Frank Howard, Wash. Senators II (AL), 1968 |
106 of 524 |
20.23% |
Babe Ruth, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1919 |
114 of 565 |
20.18% |
Frank Howard, Wash. Senators II (AL), 1970 |
126 of 626 |
20.13% |
Players with Lowest Batting Average for 100-RBI Season
RBIs |
Batting Average |
|
Tony Armas, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1983 |
107 |
.218 |
Carlos Pena, T.B. Rays (AL), 2009 |
100 |
.227 |
Roy Sievers, Wash. Senators (AL), 1954 |
102 |
.232 |
Joe Carter, S.D. Padres (NL), 1990 |
115 |
.232 |
Curtis Granderson, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2012 |
106 |
.232 |
Ruben Sierra, Oak. A’s (AL), 1993 |
101 |
.233 |
Pedro Alvarez, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 2013 |
100 |
.233 |
Joe Carter, Tor. Blue Jays (AL) ,1997 |
102 |
.234 |
Mark Trumbo, L.A. Angels (AL), 2013 |
100 |
.234 |
Mark McGwire, Oak. A’s (AL), 1990 |
108 |
.235 |
Adam Dunn, Cin. Reds (NL)–Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2008 |
100 |
.236 |
Jose Canseco, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1998 |
107 |
.237 |
Jeff King, K.C. Royals (AL), 1997 |
112 |
.238 |
Carlton Fisk, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1985 |
107 |
.238 |
Mike Napoli, Cle. Indians (AL), 2016 |
101 |
.239 |
Gorman Thomas, Milw. Brewers (AL), 1980 |
105 |
.239 |
Phil Plantier, S.D. Padres (NL), 1993 |
100 |
.240 |
Jose Canseco, Oak. A’s (AL), 1986 |
117 |
.240 |
Tony Batista. Mont. Expos (NL), 2004 |
110 |
.241 |
Ron Cey, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1977 |
110 |
.241 |
Adam Duvall, Cin. Reds (NL), 2016 |
103 |
.241 |
Albert Pujols, L.A. Angels (AL), 2017 |
101 |
.241 |
Harmon Killebrew, Min. Twins (AL), 1959 |
105 |
.242 |
Players on Last-Place Teams Leading League in RBIs, Season
RBIs |
|
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers (AL), 2002 |
142 |
Andre Dawson, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1987 |
137 |
Wally Berger, Bost. Braves (NL), 1935 |
130 |
Nolan Arenado, Colo. Rockies (NL), 2015 |
130 |
Frank Howard, Wash. Senators II (AL), 1970 |
126 |
Roy Sievers, Wash. Senators (AL), 1957 |
114 |
Players Driving in 95 or More Runs in Season Three Times, Never 100
Donn Clendenon (1961–72) |
1965 |
96 |
1966 |
98 |
|
1970 |
97 |
|
Kevin McReynolds (1983–94) |
1986 |
96 |
1987 |
95 |
|
1988 |
99 |
|
Arky Vaughan (1932–43, 1947–48) |
1933 |
97 |
1935 |
99 |
|
1940 |
95 |
Runs Scored
Evolution of Runs Scored Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Nap Lajoie, Phila. A’s |
145 |
1911 |
Ty Cobb, Det. Tigers |
147 |
1920 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
158 |
1921 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
177 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Ross Barnes, Chi. White Stockings |
126 |
1886 |
King Kelly, Chi. White Stockings |
155 |
1894 |
Billy Hamilton, Phila. Phillies |
198 |
National League (Post-1899) |
||
1900 |
Roy Thomas, Phila. Phillies |
132 |
1901 |
Jesse Burkett, St.L. Cardinals |
142 |
1925 |
Kiki Cuyler, Pitt. Pirates |
144 |
1929 |
Rogers Hornsby, Chi. Cubs |
156 |
1930 |
Chuck Klein, Phila. Phillies |
158 |
Most Runs Scored by Decade
Pre-1900 |
|
1722 |
Cap Anson |
1684 |
Bid McPhee |
1620 |
Roger Connor |
1523 |
Dan Brouthers |
1523 |
Tom Brown |
1523 |
Billy Hamilton |
1492 |
Harry Stovey |
1480 |
Arlie Latham |
1470 |
Hugh Duffy |
1445 |
Jim O’Rourke |
1900–09 |
|
1014 |
Honus Wagner |
885 |
Fred Clarke |
862 |
Roy Thomas |
835 |
Ginger Beaumont |
828 |
Tommy Leach |
813 |
Sam Crawford |
807 |
Jimmy Sheckard |
806 |
Nap Lajoie |
799 |
Fielder Jones |
797 |
Willie Keeler |
1910–19 |
|
1051 |
Ty Cobb |
991 |
Eddie Collins |
967 |
Tris Speaker |
958 |
Donie Bush |
868 |
Harry Hooper |
765 |
Joe Jackson |
758 |
Clyde Milan |
745 |
Larry Doyle |
733 |
Home Run Baker |
727 |
Max Carey |
727 |
Jake Daubert |
1920–29 |
|
1365 |
Babe Ruth |
1195 |
Rogers Hornsby |
1001 |
Sam Rice |
992 |
Frankie Frisch |
962 |
Harry Heilmann |
896 |
Lu Blue |
894 |
George Sisler |
868 |
Charlie Jamieson |
830 |
Ty Cobb |
830 |
Tris Speaker |
1930–39 |
|
1257 |
Lou Gehrig |
1244 |
Jimmie Foxx |
1179 |
Charlie Gehringer |
1102 |
Earl Averill |
1095 |
Mel Ott |
1009 |
Ben Chapman |
973 |
Paul Waner |
955 |
Chuck Klein |
930 |
Al Simmons |
885 |
Joe Cronin |
1940–49 |
|
951 |
Ted Williams |
815 |
Stan Musial |
803 |
Bob Elliott |
764 |
Bobby Doerr |
758 |
Lou Boudreau |
743 |
Bill Nicholson |
721 |
Dom DiMaggio |
708 |
Vern Stephens |
704 |
Dixie Walker |
684 |
Joe DiMaggio |
1950–59 |
|
994 |
Mickey Mantle |
970 |
Duke Snider |
952 |
Richie Ashburn |
948 |
Stan Musial |
902 |
Nellie Fox |
898 |
Minnie Minoso |
898 |
Eddie Yost |
890 |
Gil Hodges |
860 |
Alvin Dark |
848 |
Yogi Berra |
1960–69 |
|
1091 |
Hank Aaron |
1050 |
Willie Mays |
1013 |
Frank Robinson |
916 |
Roberto Clemente |
885 |
Vada Pinson |
874 |
Maury Wills |
864 |
Harmon Killebrew |
861 |
Billy Williams |
816 |
Ron Santo |
811 |
Al Kaline |
1970–79 |
|
1068 |
Pete Rose |
1020 |
Bobby Bonds |
1005 |
Joe Morgan |
861 |
Amos Otis |
845 |
Carl Yastrzemski |
843 |
Lou Brock |
837 |
Rod Carew |
833 |
Reggie Jackson |
816 |
Bobby Murcer |
792 |
Johnny Bench |
1980–89 |
|
1122 |
Keith Hernandez |
957 |
Robin Yount |
956 |
Dwight Evans |
938 |
Dale Murphy |
866 |
Tim Raines |
858 |
Eddie Murray |
845 |
Willie Wilson |
832 |
Mike Schmidt |
828 |
Paul Molitor |
823 |
Wade Boggs |
1990–99 |
|
1091 |
Barry Bonds |
1042 |
Craig Biggio |
1002 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
968 |
Frank Thomas |
965 |
Rafael Palmeiro |
951 |
Roberto Alomar |
950 |
Chuck Knoblauch |
946 |
Tony Phillips |
932 |
Rickey Henderson |
921 |
Jeff Bagwell |
2000–09 |
|
1190 |
Alex Rodriguez |
1115 |
Johnny Damon |
1088 |
Derek Jeter |
1071 |
Albert Pujols |
1061 |
Bobby Abreu |
1017 |
Todd Helton |
973 |
Ichiro Suzuki |
961 |
Carlos Beltran |
960 |
Miguel Tejada |
959 |
Lance Berkman |
2010–18 |
|
782 |
Robinson Cano |
781 |
Jose Bautista |
758 |
Miguel Cabrera |
729 |
Elvis Andrus |
700 |
Ryan Braun |
696 |
Adrian Beltre |
672 |
Jay Bruce |
653 |
Matt Carpenter |
645 |
Jose Altuve |
602 |
Melky Cabrera |
Players with More Runs Scored Than Games Played, Season (Min. 100 Games)
Players Scoring 1000 Runs in Career, Never 100 in One Season
Career Runs |
Most in One Season |
|
Luis Aparicio (1956–73) |
1335 |
98 (1959) |
Harold Baines (1980–2001) |
1299 |
89 (1982) |
Torii Hunter (1997–2015) |
1296 |
94 (2007) |
Chili Davis (1981–99) |
1240 |
87 (1984) |
Willie Randolph (1975–92) |
1239 |
99 (1980) |
Brooks Robinson (1955–77) |
1232 |
91 (1966) |
Paul Hines (1872–91) |
1217 |
94 (1883, 1884) |
Graig Nettles (1967–88) |
1193 |
99 (1977) |
Rusty Staub (1963–85) |
1189 |
98 (1970) |
Al Oliver (1968–85) |
1189 |
96 (1974) |
Bert Campaneris (1964–81, 1983) |
1181 |
97 (1970) |
Paul Konerko (1997–2014) |
1162 |
98 (2005) |
Buddy Bell (1972–89) |
1151 |
89 (1979, 1988) |
Steve Garvey (1969–87) |
1143 |
95 (1974) |
Deacon White (1871–90) |
1140 |
82 (1884) |
Gary Gaetti (1981–2000) |
1130 |
95 (1987) |
Jack Clark (1975–92) |
1118 |
93 (1987) |
Jimmy Dykes (1918–39) |
1108 |
93 (1925) |
Edd Roush (1913–29, 1931) |
1099 |
95 (1926) |
Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) |
1098 |
99 (2004) |
Garret Anderson (1994–2010) |
1084 |
93 (2002) |
Bill Buckner (1969–90) |
1077 |
93 (1982) |
Ted Simmons (1968–88) |
1074 |
84 (1980) |
Mike Cameron (1995–2011) |
1064 |
99 (2001) |
Bob Elliott (1939–53) |
1064 |
99 (1948) |
Bobby Wallace (1894–1918) |
1057 |
99 (1897) |
Tony Fernandez (1983–2000) |
1057 |
91 (1986) |
Paul O’Neill (1985–2001) |
1041 |
95 (1998) |
Reggie Sanders (1991–2007) |
1037 |
92 (1999) |
Jose Cruz (1970–88) |
1036 |
96 (1984) |
Bobby Grich (1970–86) |
1033 |
93 (1976) |
Gary Carter (1974–92) |
1025 |
91 (1982) |
Kid Gleason (1888–1908, 1912) |
1022 |
95 (1905) |
Joe Mauer (2004–18) |
1018 |
98 (2008) |
Tino Martinez (1990–2005) |
1009 |
96 (1997) |
Robin Ventura (1989–2004) |
1006 |
96 (1996) |
Harry Davis (1895–1917) |
1001 |
94 (1906) |
Most Runs Scored by Position, Season
American League |
||
First Base |
167 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1936 |
Second Base |
145 |
Nap Lajoie, Phila. A’s, 1901 |
Third Base |
141 |
Harlond Clift, St.L. Browns, 1936 |
Shortstop |
141 |
Alex Rodriguez, Sea. Mariners, 1996 |
Outfield |
177 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1921 |
Catcher |
118 |
Mickey Cochrane, Phila. A’s, 1932 |
Pitcher |
31 |
Jack Coombs, Phila. A’s, 1911 |
Designated Hitter |
133 |
Paul Molitor, Milw. Brewers, 1991 |
National League |
||
First Base |
152 |
Jeff Bagwell, Hous. Astros, 2000 |
Second Base |
156 |
Rogers Hornsby, Chi. Cubs, 1929 |
Third Base |
130 |
Pete Rose, Cin. Reds, 1976 |
Shortstop |
139 |
Jimmy Rollins, Phila. Phillies, 2008 |
Outfield |
158 |
Chuck Klein, Phila. Phillies, 1930 |
Catcher |
112 |
Jason Kendall, Pitt. Pirates, 2000 |
Pitcher |
25 |
Claude Hendrix, Pitt. Pirates, 1912 |
Walks
Evolution of Batters’ Walks Record
American League |
||
1901 |
Dummy Hoy, Chi. White Sox |
86 |
1902 |
Topsy Hartsel, Phila. A’s |
87 |
1905 |
Topsy Hartsel, Phila. A’s |
121 |
1920 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
150 |
1923 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees |
170 |
National League (Pre-1900) |
||
1876 |
Ross Barnes, Chi. Cubs |
20 |
1879 |
Charley Jones, Bost. Red Stockings |
29 |
1881 |
John Clapp, Cle. Spiders |
35 |
1883 |
Tom York, Cle. Spiders |
37 |
1884 |
George Gore, Chi. Cubs |
61 |
1885 |
Ned Williamson, Chi. Cubs |
75 |
1886 |
George Gore, Chi. Cubs |
102 |
1890 |
Cap Anson, Chi. Cubs |
113 |
1892 |
John Crooks, St.L. Cardinals |
136 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
1900 |
Roy Thomas, Phila. Phillies |
115 |
1910 |
Miller Huggins, St.L. Cardinals |
116 |
1911 |
Jimmy Sheckard, Chi. Cubs |
147 |
1945 |
Eddie Stanky, Bklyn. Dodgers |
148 |
1996 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants |
151 |
1998 |
Mark McGwire, St.L. Cardinals |
162 |
2001 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants |
177 |
2002 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants |
198 |
2004 |
Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants |
232 |
Players with 1000 Walks, 2000 Hits, and 300 Home Runs, Career
Players Leading League in Base Hits and Walks, Season
American League |
||
Hits |
Walks |
|
Carl Yastrzemski, Bost. Red Sox, 1963 |
183 |
95 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Hits |
Walks |
|
Rogers Hornsby, St.L. Cardinals, 1924 |
227 |
89 |
Richie Ashburn, Phila. Phillies, 1958 |
215 |
97 |
Lenny Dykstra, Phila. Phillies, 1993 |
194 |
129 |
Players with 200 Base Hits and 100 Walks, Season
American League |
||
Hits |
Walks |
|
Ty Cobb, Det. Tigers, 1915 |
208 |
118 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1921 |
204 |
145 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1923 |
205 |
170 |
Babe Ruth, N.Y. Yankees, 1924 |
200 |
142 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1927 |
218 |
109 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1930 |
220 |
101 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1931 |
211 |
117 |
Jimmie Foxx, Phila. A’s, 1932 |
213 |
116 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1932 |
208 |
138 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1934 |
210 |
109 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1936 |
205 |
130 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees, 1937 |
200 |
127 |
Hank Greenberg, Det. Tigers, 1937 |
200 |
102 |
Wade Boggs, Bost. Red Sox, 1986 |
207 |
105 |
Wade Boggs, Bost. Red Sox, 1987 |
200 |
105 |
Wade Boggs, Bost. Red Sox, 1988 |
214 |
125 |
Wade Boggs, Bost. Red Sox, 1989 |
205 |
107 |
John Olerud, Tor. Blue Jays, 1993 |
200 |
114 |
Bernie Williams, N.Y. Yankees, 1999 |
202 |
100 |
National League (Post-1900) |
||
Hits |
Walks |
|
Woody English, Chi. Cubs, 1930 |
214 |
100 |
Hack Wilson, Chi. Cubs, 1930 |
208 |
105 |
Stan Musial, St.L. Cardinals, 1949 |
207 |
107 |
Stan Musial, St.L. Cardinals, 1953 |
200 |
105 |
Todd Helton, Colo. Rockies, 2000 |
216 |
103 |
Todd Helton, Colo. Rockies, 2003 |
209 |
111 |