Kansas City Royals

Dates of Operation: 1969–present (50 years)

Overall Record: 3842 wins, 4119 losses (.483)

Stadiums: Municipal Stadium, 1969–72; Kauffman Stadium (formerly Royals Stadium, 1973–93) 1973–present (capacity: 37,903)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

George Brett, third base, 1980

Rookie of the Year

Lou Piniella, outfield, 1969

Bob Hamelin, designated hitter, 1994

Carlos Beltran, outfield, 1999

Angel Berroa, shortstop, 2003

Cy Young

Bret Saberhagen, 1985

Bret Saberhagen, 1989

David Cone, 1994

Zack Greinke, 2009

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Royals

George Brett, infield, 1973–93

Orlando Cepeda, designated hitter, 1974

Harmon Killebrew, designated hitter, 1975

Gaylord Perry, pitcher, 1983

Retired Numbers

5

George Brett

10

Dick Howser

20

Frank White

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

George Brett, 1976

.333

George Brett, 1980

.390

Willie Wilson, 1982

.332

George Brett, 1990

.329

Home Runs, Season

[No player]

RBIs, Season

Hal McRae, 1982

133

Stolen Bases, Season

Amos Otis, 1971

52

Freddie Patek, 1977

53

Willie Wilson, 1979

83

Johnny Damon, 2000

46

Whit Merrifield, 2017

34

Whit Merrifield, 2018

45

Total Bases, Season

George Brett, 1976

298

Most Hits, Season

George Brett, 1975

195

George Brett, 1976

215

George Brett, 1979

212

Willie Wilson, 1980

230

Kevin Seitzer, 1987

207 (Tie)

Whit Merrifield, 2018

192

Most Runs, Season

Willie Wilson, 1980

133

Johnny Damon, 2000

136

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Freddie Patek, July 9, 1971

John Mayberry, Aug. 5, 1977

George Brett, May 28, 1979

Frank White, Sept. 26, 1979

Frank White, Aug. 3, 1982

George Brett, July 25, 1990

Six Hits in a Game

Bob Oliver, May 4, 1969

Kevin Seitzer, Aug. 2, 1987

Joe Randa, Sept. 9, 2004

40 or More Home Runs, Season

[No player]

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Dennis Leonard, 1977

20 (Tie)

Bret Saberhagen, 1989

23

Jason Vargas, 2017

18 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

[No pitcher]

Lowest ERA, Season

Bret Saberhagen, 1989

2.16

Kevin Appier, 1993

2.56

Zack Greinke, 2009

2.16

Most Saves, Season

Dan Quisenberry, 1980

33 (Tie)

Dan Quisenberry, 1982

35

Dan Quisenberry, 1983

45

Dan Quisenberry, 1984

44

Dan Quisenberry, 1985

37

Jeff Montgomery, 1993

45 (Tie)

Greg Holland, 2014

46

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Paul Splittorff, 1977

16–6

.727

Bret Saberhagen, 1981

23–6

.793

Pitching Feats

20 Wins, Season

Paul Splittorff, 1973

20–11

Steve Busby, 1974

22–14

Dennis Leonard, 1977

20–12

Dennis Leonard, 1978

21–17

Dennis Leonard, 1980

20–11

Bret Saberhagen, 1985

20–6

Mark Gubicza, 1988

20–8

Bret Saberhagen, 1989

23–6

No-Hitters

Steve Busby (vs. Det. Tigers), Apr. 27, 1973 (final: 3–0)

Steve Busby (vs. Milw. Brewers), June 19, 1974 (final: 2–0)

Jim Colborn (vs. Tex. Rangers), May 14, 1977 (final: 6–0)

Bret Saberhagen (vs. Chi. White Sox), Aug. 26, 1991 (final: 7–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels, May 15, 1973 (final: 3–0)

Jon Lester, Bost. Red Sox, May 19, 2008 (final: 7–0)

Postseason Play

1976

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 2

1977

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 2

1978

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 1

1980

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, won 3 games to 0

World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), lost 4 games to 2

1981

First-Half Division Playoff vs. Oak. A’s, lost 3 games to 0

1984

League Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 3 games to 0

1985

League Championship Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, won 4 games to 3

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), won 4 games to 3

2014

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Oak. A’s, won

Division Series vs. L.A. Angels, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, won 4 games to 0

World Series vs. S.F. Giants (NL), lost 4 games to 3

2015

Division Series vs. Hous. Astros, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. N.Y. Mets (NL), won 4 games to 1

Los Angeles Angels

Dates of Operation: 1961–present (55 years)

Overall Record: 4637 wins, 4629 losses (.500)

Stadiums: Wrigley Field, 1961; Chavez Ravine (also known as Dodger Stadium), 1962–65; Angel Stadium of Anaheim (formerly Anaheim Stadium, 1996–97, Edison International Field 1998–2003), 1966–present (capacity: 45,957)

Other Names: Los Angeles Angels (1961–64), California Angels (1965–96), Anaheim Angels (1996–2004), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–15)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

Don Baylor, outfield, 1979

Vladimir Guererro, outfield, 2004

Mike Trout, outfield, 2014

Mike Trout, outfield, 2016

Rookie of the Year

Tim Salmon, outfield, 1993

Mike Trout, outfield, 2012

Shohei Ohtani, pitcher and designated hitter, 2018

Cy Young

Dean Chance, 1964

Bartolo Colon, 2005

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Angels

Rod Carew, infield, 1979–85

Vladimir Guerrero, outfield, 2004–09

Rickey Henderson, outfield, 1997

Reggie Jackson, designated hitter and outfield, 1982–86

Eddie Murray, designated hitter, 1997

Frank Robinson, designated hitter, 1973–74

Nolan Ryan, pitcher, 1972–79

Lee Smith, pitcher, 1995–96

Don Sutton, pitcher, 1985–87

Hoyt Wilhelm, pitcher, 1969

Dave Winfield, outfield and designated hitter, 1990–91

Retired Numbers

11

Jim Fregosi

26

Gene Autry

29

Rod Carew

30

Nolan Ryan

50

Jimmy Reese

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

Alex Johnson, 1970

.329

Home Runs, Season

Bobby Grinch, 1981

22 (Tie)

Reggie Jackson, 1982

39 (Tie)

Troy Glaus, 2000

47

RBIs, Season

Don Baylor, 1979

139

Mike Trout, 2014

111

Stolen Bases, Season

Mickey Rivers, 1975

70

Chone Figgins, 2005

62

Mike Trout, 2012

49

Total Bases, Season

Vladimir Guerrero, 2004

366

Mike Trout, 2014

338

Most Hits, Season

Darin Erstad, 2000

240

Most Runs, Season

Albie Pearson, 1962

115

Don Baylor, 1979

120

Vladimir Guerrero, 2004

124

Mike Trout, 2012

129

Mike Trout, 2013

109

Mike Trout, 2014

115

Mike Trout, 2016

123

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Jim Fregosi, July 28, 1964

Jim Fregosi, May 20, 1968

Dan Ford, Aug. 10, 1979

Dave Winfield, June 24, 1991

Jeff DaVanon, Aug. 25, 2004

Chone Figgins, Sept. 16, 2006

Mike Trout, May 21, 2013

Six Hits in a Game

Garret Anderson, Sept. 27, 1996*

C.J. Cron, July 2, 2016

*Extra-inning game.

40 or More Home Runs, Season

47

Troy Glaus, 2000

41

Troy Glaus, 2001

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Dean Chance, 1964

20 (Tie)

Bartolo Colon, 2005

21

Jered Weaver, 2012

20 (Tie)

Jered Weaver, 2014

18 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

Nolan Ryan, 1972

329

Nolan Ryan, 1973

383

Nolan Ryan, 1974

367

Frank Tanana, 1975

269

Nolan Ryan, 1976

327

Nolan Ryan, 1977

341

Nolan Ryan, 1978

260

Nolan Ryan, 1979

223

Jered Weaver, 2010

233

Lowest ERA, Season

Dean Chance, 1964

1.65

Frank Tanana, 1977

2.54

John Lackey, 2007

3.01

Most Saves, Season

Bryan Harvey, 1991

46

Francisco Rodriguez, 2005

45 (Tie)

Francisco Rodriguez, 2006

47

Francisco Rodriguez, 2007

62

Brian Fuentes, 2008

48

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Jered Weaver, 2012

20–5

.800 (Tie)

Matt Shoemaker, 2014

16–4

.800

Pitching Feats

20 Wins, Season

Dean Chance, 1964

20–9

Clyde Wright, 1970

22–12

Andy Messersmith, 1971

20–13

Nolan Ryan, 1973

21–16

Bill Singer, 1973

20–14

Nolan Ryan, 1974

22–16

Bartolo Colon, 2005

21–8

Jered Weaver, 2012

20–5

No-Hitters

Bo Belinsky (vs. Balt. Orioles), May 5, 1962 (final: 2–0)

Clyde Wright (vs. Oak. A’s), July 3, 1970 (final: 4–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. K.C. Royals), May 15, 1973 (final: 3–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. Det. Tigers), July 15, 1973 (final: 6–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. Min. Twins), Sept. 28, 1974 (final: 4–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. Balt. Orioles), June 1, 1975 (final: 1–0)

Mike Witt (vs. Tex. Rangers), Sept. 30, 1984 (final: 1–0) (perfect game)

Mark Langston and Mike Witt (vs. Sea. Mariners), Apr. 11, 1990 (final: 1–0)

Jered Weaver (vs. Min. Twins), May 2, 2012 (final: 9–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Earl Wilson, Bost. Red Sox, June 26, 1962 (final: 2–0)

Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers, Oak. A’s, Sept. 28, 1975 (final: 5–0)

Dennis Eckersley, Cle. Indians, May 30, 1977 (final: 1–0)

Bert Blyleven, Tex. Rangers, Sept. 22, 1977 (final: 6–0)

Joe Cowley, Chi. White Sox, Sept. 19, 1986 (final: 7–1)

Kenny Rogers, Tex. Rangers, July 28, 1994 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Eric Milton, Min. Twins, Sept. 11, 1999 (final: 7–0)

Postseason

1979

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, lost 3 games to 1

1982

League Championship Series vs. Milw. Brewers, lost 3 games to 2

1986

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 4 games to 3

1995

AL West Playoff Game vs. Sea. Mariners, lost

2002

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Min. Twins, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. S.F. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 3

2004

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 0

2005

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Chi. White Sox, lost 4 games to 1

2007

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 0

2008

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 1

2009

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 4 games to 2

2014

Division Series vs. K.C. Royals, lost 3 games to 0

Minnesota Twins

Dates of Operation: 1961–present (58 years)

Overall Record: 4579 wins, 4678 losses (.495)

Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium, 1961–81; Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (also known as The Metrodome), 1982–2009; Target Field, 2010–present (capacity: 39,021)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

Zoilo Versalles, shortstop, 1965

Harmon Killebrew, infield, 1969

Rod Carew, first base, 1977

Justin Morneau, first base, 2006

Joe Mauer, catcher, 2009

Rookie of the Year

Tony Oliva, outfield, 1964

Rod Carew, second base, 1967

John Castino (co-winner), third base, 1979

Chuck Knoblauch, second base, 1991

Marty Cordova, outfield, 1995

Cy Young

Jim Perry, 1970

Frank Viola, 1988

Johan Santana, 2004

Johan Santana, 2006

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Twins

Rod Carew, infield, 1967–78

Steve Carlton, pitcher, 1987–88

Harmon Killebrew, infield and outfield, 1961–74

Paul Molitor, shortstop, second base, designated hitter, 1996–98

Jack Morris, pitcher, 1991

Kirby Puckett, outfield, 1984–95

Jim Thome, designated hitter, 2010–11

Dave Winfield, designated hitter, 1993–94

Retired Numbers

3

Harmon Killebrew

6

Tony Oliva

10

Tom Kelly

14

Kent Hrbek

28

Bert Blyleven

29

Rod Carew

34

Kirby Puckett

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

Tony Oliva, 1964

.323

Tony Oliva, 1965

.321

Rod Carew, 1969

.332

Tony Oliva, 1971

.337

Rod Carew, 1972

.318

Rod Carew, 1973

.350

Rod Carew, 1974

.364

Rod Carew, 1975

.359

Rod Carew, 1977

.388

Rod Carew, 1978

.333

Kirby Puckett, 1989

.339

Joe Mauer, 2006

.347

Joe Mauer, 2008

.328

Joe Mauer, 2009

.365

Home Runs, Season

Harmon Killebrew, 1962

48

Harmon Killebrew, 1963

45

Harmon Killebrew, 1964

49

Harmon Killebrew, 1967

44 (Tie)

Harmon Killebrew, 1969

49

RBIs, Season

Harmon Killebrew, 1962

126

Harmon Killebrew, 1969

140

Harmon Killebrew, 1971

119

Larry Hisle, 1977

119

Kirby Puckett, 1994

112

Stolen Bases, Season

[No player]

Total Bases, Season

Tony Oliva, 1964

374

Zoilo Versalles, 1965

308

Kirby Puckett, 1988

358

Kirby Puckett, 1992

313

Most Hits, Season

Tony Oliva, 1964

217

Tony Oliva, 1965

185

Tony Oliva, 1966

191

Tony Oliva, 1969

197

Tony Oliva, 1970

204

Cesar Tovar, 1971

204

Rod Carew, 1973

203

Rod Carew, 1974

218

Rod Carew, 1977

239

Kirby Puckett, 1987

207 (Tie)

Kirby Puckett, 1988

234

Kirby Puckett, 1989

215

Kirby Puckett, 1992

210

Paul Molitor, 1996

225

Most Runs, Season

Bob Allison, 1963

99

Tony Oliva, 1964

109

Zoilo Versalles, 1965

126

Rod Carew, 1977

128

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Rod Carew, May 20, 1970

Cesar Tovar, Sept. 19, 1972

Larry Hisle, June 4, 1976

Lyman Bostock, July 24, 1976

Mike Cubbage, July 27, 1978

Gary Ward, Sept. 18, 1980

Kirby Puckett, Aug. 1, 1986

Carlos Gomez, May 7, 2008

Jason Kubel, Apr. 17, 2009

Michael Cuddyer, May 22, 2009

Six Hits in a Game

Kirby Puckett, Aug. 30, 1987

Kirby Puckett, May 23, 1991*

*Extra-inning game.

40 or More Home Runs, Season

49

Harmon Killebrew, 1964

Harmon Killebrew, 1969

48

Harmon Killebrew, 1962

46

Harmon Killebrew, 1961

45

Harmon Killebrew, 1963

44

Harmon Killebrew, 1967

42

Brian Dozier, 2016

41

Harmon Killebrew, 1970

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Mudcat Grant, 1965

21

Jim Kaat, 1966

25

Jim Perry, 1970

24

Gaylord Perry, 1972

24 (Tie)

Frank Viola, 1988

24

Scott Erickson, 1991

20 (Tie)

Johan Santana, 2006

19 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

Camilo Pascual, 1961

221

Camilo Pascual, 1962

206

Camilo Pascual, 1963

202

Bert Blyleven*, 1985

206

Johan Santana, 2004

265

Johan Santana, 2005

238

Johan Santana, 2006

245

*129 with Cle. Indians and 77 with Min. Twins.

Lowest ERA, Season

Allan Anderson, 1988

2.45

Johan Santana, 2004

2.61

Johan Santana, 2006

2.77

Most Saves, Season

Ron Perranoski, 1969

31

Ron Perranoski, 1970

34

Mike Marshall, 1979

32

Eddie Guardado, 2002

45

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Mudcat Grant, 1965

21–7

.750

Bill Campbell, 1976

17–5

.773

Frank Viola, 1988

24–7

.774

Scott Erickson, 1991

20–8

.714

Johan Santana, 2003

12–3

.800

Francisco Liriano, 2006

12–3

.800

Pitching Feats

Triple Crown Winner

Johan Santana, 2006 (19–6, 2.77 ERA, 245 SO)

20 Wins, Season

Camilo Pascual, 1962

20–11

Camilo Pascual, 1963

21–9

Mudcat Grant, 1965

21–7

Jim Kaat, 1966

25–13

Dean Chance, 1967

20–14

Jim Perry, 1969

20–6

Dave Boswell, 1969

20–12

Jim Perry, 1970

24–12

Bert Blyleven, 1973

20–17

Dave Goltz, 1977

20–11

Jerry Koosman, 1979

20–13

Frank Viola, 1988

24–7

Scott Erickson, 1991

20–8

Brad Radke, 1997

20–10

Johan Santana, 2004

20–6

No-Hitters

Jack Kralick (vs. K.C. A’s), Aug. 26, 1962 (final: 1–0)

Dean Chance (vs. Cle. Indians), Aug. 25, 1967 (final: 2–1)

Scott Erickson (vs. Milw. Brewers), Apr. 27, 1994 (final: 6–0)

Eric Milton (vs. Ana. Angels), Sept. 11, 1999 (final: 7–0)

Francisco Liriano (vs. Cle. Indians), May 3, 2011 (final 1–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Catfish Hunter, Oak. A’s, May 8, 1968 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, Sept. 21, 1970 (final: 6–0)

Nolan Ryan, Cal. Angels, Sept. 28, 1974 (final: 4–0)

David Wells, N.Y. Yankees, May 17, 1998 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Jered Weaver, L.A. Angels, May 2, 2012 (final: 4–0)

Postseason Play

1965

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1969

Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, lost 3 games to 0

1970

Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, lost 3 games to 0

1987

Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, won 3 games to 1

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), won 4 games to 3

1991

Championship Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. Atl. Braves (NL), won 4 games to 3

2002

Division Series vs. Oak. A’s, won 3 games to 2

Championship Series vs. Ana. Angels, lost 4 games to 1

2003

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 1

2004

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 1

2006

Division Series vs. Oak. A’s, lost 3 games to 0

2008

AL Central Playoff Game vs. Chi White Sox, lost

2009

AL Central Playoff Game vs. Det. Tigers, won

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 0

2010

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 0

2017

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost

New York Yankees

Dates of Operation: 1903–present (116 years)

Overall Record: 10,275 wins, 7781 losses (.569)

Stadiums: Hilltop Park, 1903–12; Polo Grounds, 1912, 1913–22; Harrison Field, 1918 (Sundays only); Yankee Stadium, 1923–73, 1976–2008; Shea Stadium, 1974–75; Yankee Stadium II, 2009–present (capacity: 49,642)

Other Name: Hilltoppers, Highlanders

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Most Valuable Player

Babe Ruth, outfield, 1923

Lou Gehrig, first base, 1927

Lou Gehrig, first base, 1936

Joe DiMaggio, outfield, 1939

Joe DiMaggio, outfield, 1941

Joe Gordon, second base, 1942

Spud Chandler, pitcher, 1943

Joe DiMaggio, outfield, 1947

Phil Rizzuto, shortstop, 1950

Yogi Berra, catcher, 1951

Yogi Berra, catcher, 1954

Yogi Berra, catcher, 1955

Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1956

Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1957

Roger Maris, outfield, 1960

Roger Maris, outfield, 1961

Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1962

Elston Howard, catcher, 1963

Thurman Munson, catcher, 1976

Don Mattingly, first base, 1985

Alex Rodriguez, third base, 2005

Alex Rodriguez, third base, 2007

Rookie of the Year

Gil McDougald, infield, 1951

Bob Grim, pitcher, 1954

Tony Kubek, infield, 1957

Tom Tresh, shortstop and outfield, 1962

Stan Bahnsen, pitcher, 1968

Thurman Munson, catcher, 1970

Dave Righetti, pitcher, 1981

Derek Jeter, shortstop, 1996

Aaron Judge, outfield, 2017

Cy Young

Bob Turley, 1958

Whitey Ford, 1961

Sparky Lyle, 1977

Ron Guidry, 1978

Roger Clemens, 2001

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Yankees

Home Run Baker, third base, 1916–19 and 1921–22

Yogi Berra, catcher and outfield, 1946–63 and 1965

Wade Boggs, third base, 1993–97

Frank Chance, first base, 1913–14

Jack Chesbro, pitcher, 1903–09

Earle Combs, outfield, 1924–35

Stan Coveleski, pitcher, 1928

Bobby Cox, third base, 1968–69

Bill Dickey, catcher, 1928–43 and 1946

Joe DiMaggio, outfield, 1936–42 and 1946–51

Leo Durocher, shortstop, 1925 and 1928–29

Whitey Ford, pitcher, 1950 and 1953–67

Lou Gehrig, first base, 1923–39

Lefty Gomez, pitcher, 1930–42

Joe Gordon, second base, 1938–43 and 1946

Goose Gossage, pitcher, 1978–83 and 1989

Clark Griffith, pitcher, 1903–07

Burleigh Grimes, pitcher, 1934

Rickey Henderson, outfield, 1985–89

Waite Hoyt, pitcher, 1921–30

Catfish Hunter, pitcher, 1975–79

Reggie Jackson, outfield, 1977–81

Randy Johnson, pitcher, 2005–06

Wee Willie Keeler, outfield, 1903–09

Tony Lazzeri, second base, 1926–37

Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1951–68

Bill McKechnie, infield, 1913

Johnny Mize, first base and pinch hitter, 1949–53

Phil Niekro, pitcher, 1984–85

Herb Pennock, pitcher, 1923–33

Gaylord Perry, pitcher, 1980

Tim Raines, outfield and designated hitter, 1996–98

Branch Rickey, outfield and catcher, 1907

Phil Rizzuto, shortstop, 1941–42 and 1946–56

Ivan Rodriguez, catcher, 2008

Red Ruffing, pitcher, 1930–42 and 1945–46

Babe Ruth, outfield, 1920–34

Joe Sewell, third base, 1931–33

Enos Slaughter, outfield, 1954–55 and 1956–59

Lee Smith, pitcher, 1993

Dazzy Vance, pitcher, 1915

Paul Waner, pinch hitter, 1944–45

Dave Winfield, outfield, 1981–90

Retired Numbers

1

Billy Martin

2

Derek Jeter

3

Babe Ruth

4

Lou Gehrig

5

Joe DiMaggio

6

Joe Torre

7

Mickey Mantle

8

Yogi Berra

8

Bill Dickey

9

Roger Maris

10

Phil Rizzuto

15

Thurman Munson

16

Whitey Ford

20

Jorge Posada

23

Don Mattingly

32

Elston Howard

37

Casey Stengel

42

Mariano Rivera

44

Reggie Jackson

46

Andy Pettitte

49

Ron Guidry

51

Bernie Williams

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

Babe Ruth, 1924

.378

Lou Gehrig, 1934

.363

Joe DiMaggio, 1939

.381

Joe DiMaggio, 1940

.352

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1945

.309

Mickey Mantle, 1956

.353

Don Mattingly, 1984

.343

Paul O’Neill, 1994

.359

Bernie Williams, 1998

.339

Home Runs, Season

Wally Pipp, 1916

12

Wally Pipp, 1917

9

Babe Ruth, 1920

54

Babe Ruth, 1921

59

Babe Ruth, 1923

41

Babe Ruth, 1924

46

Bob Meusel, 1925

33

Babe Ruth, 1926

47

Babe Ruth, 1927

60

Babe Ruth, 1928

54

Babe Ruth, 1929

46

Babe Ruth, 1930

49

Babe Ruth, 1931

46 (Tie)

Lou Gehrig, 1931

46 (Tie)

Lou Gehrig, 1934

49

Lou Gehrig, 1936

49

Joe DiMaggio, 1937

46

Nick Etten, 1944

22

Joe DiMaggio, 1948

39

Mickey Mantle, 1955

37

Mickey Mantle, 1956

52

Mickey Mantle, 1958

42

Mickey Mantle, 1960

40

Roger Maris, 1961

61

Graig Nettles, 1976

32

Reggie Jackson, 1980

41 (Tie)

Alex Rodriguez, 2005

48

Alex Rodriguez, 2007

54

Mark Teixeira, 2009

39 (Tie)

Aaron Judge, 2017

52

RBIs, Season

Wally Pipp, 1916

99

Babe Ruth, 1920

137

Babe Ruth, 1921

171

Babe Ruth, 1923

131

Bob Meusel, 1925

138

Babe Ruth, 1926

145

Lou Gehrig, 1927

175

Lou Gehrig, 1928

142 (Tie)

Babe Ruth, 1928

142 (Tie)

Lou Gehrig, 1930

174

Lou Gehrig, 1931

184

Lou Gehrig, 1934

165

Joe DiMaggio, 1941

125

Nick Etten, 1945

111

Joe DiMaggio, 1948

155

Mickey Mantle, 1956

130

Roger Maris, 1960

112

Roger Maris, 1961

142

Reggie Jackson, 1973

117

Don Mattingly, 1985

145

Alex Rodriguez, 2007

156

Mark Teixeira, 2009

122

Curtis Granderson, 2011

119

Stolen Bases, Season

Fritz Maisel, 1914

74

Ben Chapman, 1931

61

Ben Chapman, 1932

38

Ben Chapman, 1933

27

Frankie Crosetti, 1938

27

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1944

55

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1945

33

Rickey Henderson, 1985

80

Rickey Henderson, 1986

87

Rickey Henderson, 1988

93

Rickey Henderson*, 1989

77

Alfonso Soriano, 2002

41

*52 with Oak. A’s and 25 with N.Y. Yankees.

Total Bases, Season

Babe Ruth, 1921

457

Babe Ruth, 1923

399

Babe Ruth, 1924

391

Babe Ruth, 1926

365

Lou Gehrig, 1927

447

Babe Ruth, 1928

380

Lou Gehrig, 1930

419

Lou Gehrig, 1931

410

Lou Gehrig, 1934

409

Joe DiMaggio, 1937

418

Joe DiMaggio, 1941

348

Johnny Lindell, 1944

297

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1945

301

Joe DiMaggio, 1948

355

Mickey Mantle, 1956

376

Mickey Mantle, 1958

307

Mickey Mantle, 1960

294

Roger Maris, 1961

366

Bobby Murcer, 1972

314

Don Mattingly, 1985

370

Don Mattingly, 1986

388

Alex Rodriguez, 2007

376

Mark Teixeira, 2009

344

Most Hits, Season

Earle Combs, 1927

231

Lou Gehrig, 1931

211

Red Rolfe, 1939

213

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1944

205

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1945

195

Bobby Richardson, 1962

209

Don Mattingly, 1984

207

Don Mattingly, 1986

238

Derek Jeter, 1999

219

Alfonso Soriano, 2002

209

Derek Jeter, 2012

216

Most Runs, Season

Patsy Dougherty*, 1904

113

Babe Ruth, 1920

158

Babe Ruth, 1921

177

Babe Ruth, 1923

151

Babe Ruth, 1924

143

Babe Ruth, 1926

139

Babe Ruth, 1927

158

Babe Ruth, 1928

163

Lou Gehrig, 1931

163

Lou Gehrig, 1933

138

Lou Gehrig, 1935

125

Lou Gehrig, 1936

167

Joe DiMaggio, 1937

151

Red Rolfe, 1939

139

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1944

125

Snuffy Stirnweiss, 1945

107

Tommy Henrich, 1948

138

Mickey Mantle, 1954

129

Mickey Mantle, 1956

132

Mickey Mantle, 1957

121

Mickey Mantle, 1958

127

Mickey Mantle, 1960

119

Mickey Mantle, 1961

132 (Tie)

Roger Maris, 1961

132 (Tie)

Bobby Murcer, 1972

102

Roy White, 1976

104

Rickey Henderson, 1985

146

Rickey Henderson, 1986

130

Rickey Henderson**, 1989

113 (Tie)

Derek Jeter, 1998

127

Alfonso Soriano, 2002

128

Alex Rodriguez, 2005

124

Alex Rodriguez, 2007

143

Mark Teixeira, 2010

113

Curtis Granderson, 2011

136

Aaron Judge, 2017

128

*33 with Bost. Red Sox and 80 with N.Y. Yankees.

**72 with Oak. A’s and 41 with N.Y. Yankees.

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

Lou Gehrig, 1934 (.363 BA, 49 HRs, 165 RBIs)

Mickey Mantle, 1956 (.353 BA, 52 HRs, 130 RBIs)

Hitting for the Cycle

Bert Daniels, July 25, 1912

Bob Meusel, May 7, 1921

Bob Meusel, July 3, 1922

Bob Meusel, July 26, 1928

Tony Lazzeri, June 3, 1932

Lou Gehrig, June 25, 1934

Joe DiMaggio, July 9, 1937

Lou Gehrig, Aug. 1, 1937

Buddy Rosar, July 19, 1940

Joe Gordon, Sept. 8, 1940

Joe DiMaggio, May 20, 1948

Mickey Mantle, July 23, 1957

Bobby Murcer, Aug. 29, 1972

Tony Fernandez, Sept. 3, 1995

Johnny Damon, June 7, 2008

Melky Cabrera, Aug. 2, 2009

Six Hits in a Game

Myril Hoag, June 6, 1934

Gerald Williams, May 1, 1996*

*Extra-inning game.

40 or More Home Runs, Season

61

Roger Maris, 1961

60

Babe Ruth, 1927

59

Babe Ruth, 1921

54

Babe Ruth, 1920

Babe Ruth, 1928

Mickey Mantle, 1961

Alex Rodriguez, 2005

52

Mickey Mantle, 1956

Aaron Judge, 2017

49

Babe Ruth, 1930

Lou Gehrig, 1934

Lou Gehrig, 1936

48

Alex Rodriguez, 2007

47

Babe Ruth, 1926

Lou Gehrig, 1927

46

Babe Ruth, 1924

Babe Ruth, 1929

Lou Gehrig, 1931

Babe Ruth, 1931

Joe DiMaggio, 1937

44

Tino Martinez, 1997

43

Curtis Granderson, 2012

42

Mickey Mantle, 1958

41

Babe Ruth, 1923

Lou Gehrig, 1930

Babe Ruth, 1932

Reggie Jackson, 1980

David Justice*, 2000

Jason Giambi, 2002

Jason Giambi, 2003

Curtis Granderson, 2011

40

Mickey Mantle, 1960

*20 with Cle. Indians and 21 with N.Y. Yankees.

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Jack Chesbro, 1904

41

Al Orth, 1906

27

Carl Mays, 1921

27 (Tie)

Waite Hoyt, 1927

22 (Tie)

George Pipgras, 1928

24 (Tie)

Lefty Gomez, 1934

26

Lefty Gomez, 1937

21

Red Ruffing, 1938

21

Spud Chandler, 1943

20 (Tie)

Whitey Ford, 1955

18 (Tie)

Bob Turley, 1958

21

Whitey Ford, 1961

25

Ralph Terry, 1962

23

Whitey Ford, 1963

24

Ron Guidry, 1978

25

Ron Guidry, 1985

22

Jimmy Key, 1994

17

Andy Pettitte, 1996

21

David Cone, 1998

20 (Tie)

Chien-Ming Wang, 2006

19

CC Sabathia, 2009

19 (Tie)

CC Sabathia, 2010

21

Most Strikeouts, Season

Red Ruffing, 1932

190

Lefty Gomez, 1933

163

Lefty Gomez, 1934

158

Lefty Gomez, 1937

194

Vic Rashi, 1951

164

Allie Reynolds, 1952

160

Al Downing, 1964

217

Lowest ERA, Season

Bob Shawkey, 1920

2.45

Wiley Moore, 1927

2.28

Lefty Gomez, 1934

2.33

Lefty Gomez, 1937

2.33

Spud Chandler, 1943

1.64

Spud Chandler, 1947

2.46

Allie Reynolds, 1952

2.07

Eddie Lopat, 1953

2.43

Whitey Ford, 1956

2.47

Bobby Shantz, 1957

2.45

Whitey Ford, 1958

2.01

Ron Guidry, 1978

1.74

Ron Guidry, 1979

2.78

Rudy May, 1980

2.47

Most Saves, Season

Sparky Lyle, 1972

35

Sparky Lyle, 1976

23

Goose Gossage, 1978

27

Goose Gossage, 1980

33 (Tie)

Dave Righetti, 1986

46

John Wetteland, 1996

43

Mariano Rivera, 1999

45

Mariano Rivera, 2001

50

Mariano Rivera, 2004

53

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Jack Chesbro, 1904

41–13

.759

Carl Mays, 1921

27–9

.750

Joe Bush, 1922

26–7

.788

Herb Pennock, 1923

19–6

.760

Waite Hoyt, 1927

22–7

.759

Johnny Allen, 1932

17–4

.810

Lefty Gomez, 1934

26–5

.839

Monte Pearson, 1936

19–7

.731

Red Ruffing, 1938

21–7

.750

Lefty Gomez, 1941

15–5

.750

Tiny Bonham, 1942

21–5

.808

Spud Chandler, 1943

20–4

.833

Allie Reynolds, 1947

19–8

.704

Vic Raschi, 1950

21–8

.724

Eddie Lopat, 1953

16–4

.800

Tommy Byrne, 1955

16–5

.762

Whitey Ford, 1956

19–6

.760

Tom Sturdivant, 1957

16–6

.727

(Tie)

Bob Turley, 1958

21–7

.750

Whitey Ford, 1961

25–4

.862

Whitey Ford, 1963

24–7

.774

Ron Guidry, 1978

25–3

.893

Ron Guidry, 1985

22–6

.786

Jimmy Key, 1993

18–6

.750

David Wells, 1998

18–4

.818

Roger Clemens, 2001

20–3

.870

Nathan Eovaldi, 2015

14–3

.824

Pitching Feats

Triple Crown Winner

Lefty Gomez, 1934 (26–5, 2.33 ERA, 158 SO)

Lefty Gomez, 1935 (21–11, 2.33 ERA, 194 SO)

20 Wins, Season

Jack Chesbro, 1903

21–15

Jack Chesbro, 1904

41–13

Jack Powell, 1904

23–19

Al Orth, 1906

27–17

Jack Chesbro, 1906

24–16

Russ Ford, 1910

26–6

Russ Ford, 1911

22–11

Bob Shawkey, 1916

24–14

Bob Shawkey, 1919

20–13

Carl Mays, 1920

26–11

Bob Shawkey, 1920

20–13

Carl Mays, 1921

27–9

Joe Bush, 1922

26–7

Bob Shawkey, 1922

20–12

Sad Sam Jones, 1923

21–8

Herb Pennock, 1924

21–9

Herb Pennock, 1927

23–11

Waite Hoyt, 1927

22–7

George Pipgras, 1928

24–13

Waite Hoyt, 1928

23–7

Lefty Gomez, 1931

21–9

Lefty Gomez, 1932

24–7

Lefty Gomez, 1934

26–5

Red Ruffing, 1936

20–12

Lefty Gomez, 1937

21–11

Red Ruffing, 1937

20–7

Red Ruffing, 1938

21–7

Red Ruffing, 1939

21–7

Tiny Bonham, 1942

21–5

Spud Chandler, 1943

20–4

Spud Chandler, 1946

20–8

Vic Raschi, 1949

21–10

Vic Raschi, 1950

21–8

Ed Lopat, 1951

21–9

Vic Raschi, 1951

21–10

Allie Reynolds, 1952

20–8

Bob Grim, 1954

20–6

Bob Turley, 1958

21–7

Whitey Ford, 1961

25–4

Ralph Terry, 1962

23–12

Whitey Ford, 1963

24–7

Jim Bouton, 1963

21–7

Mel Stottlemyre, 1965

20–9

Mel Stottlemyre, 1968

21–12

Mel Stottlemyre, 1969

20–14

Fritz Peterson, 1970

20–11

Catfish Hunter, 1975

23–14

Ron Guidry, 1978

25–3

Ed Figueroa, 1978

20–9

Tommy John, 1979

21–9

Tommy John, 1980

22–9

Ron Guidry, 1983

21–9

Ron Guidry, 1985

22–6

Andy Pettitte, 1996

21–8

David Cone, 1998

20–7

Roger Clemens, 2001

20–3

Andy Pettitte, 2003

21–8

Mike Mussina, 2008

20–9

CC Sabathia, 2010

21–7

No-Hitters

George Mogridge (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Apr. 24, 1917 (final: 2–1)

Sam Jones (vs. Phila. A’s), Sept. 4, 1923 (final: 4–0)

Monte Pearson (vs. Cle. Indians), Aug. 27, 1938 (final: 13–0)

Allie Reynolds (vs. Cle. Indians), July 12, 1951 (final: 1–0)

Allie Reynolds (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Sept. 28, 1951 (final: 8–0)

Don Larsen (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers, NL), Oct. 8, 1956 (final: 2–0) (World Series, perfect game)

Dave Righetti (vs. Bost. Red Sox), July 4, 1983 (final: 4–0)

Jim Abbott (vs. Cle. Indians), Sept. 4, 1993 (final: 4–0)

Dwight Gooden (vs. Sea. Mariners), May 14, 1996 (final: 2–0)

David Wells (vs. Min. Twins), May 17, 1998 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

David Cone (vs. Mont. Expos, NL), July 18, 1999 (final: 6–0) (perfect game)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox, June 30, 1908 (final: 8–0)

George Foster, Bost. Red Sox, June 21, 1916 (final: 2–0)

Ray Caldwell, Bost. Red Sox, Sept. 10, 1919 (final: 3–0)

Bob Feller, Cle. Indians, Apr. 30, 1946 (final: 1–0)

Virgil Trucks, Det. Tigers, Aug. 25, 1952 (final: 1–0)

Hoyt Wilhelm, Balt. Orioles, Sept. 2, 1958 (final: 1–0)

Roy Oswalt, Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel, and Billy Wagner, Hous. Astros (NL), June 11, 2003 (final: 8–0)

Postseason Play

1921

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), lost 5 games to 3

1922

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), lost 4 games to 0, 1 tie

1923

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 2

1926

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1927

World Series vs. Pitt. Pirates (NL), won 4 games to 0

1928

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), won 4 games to 0

1932

World Series vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), won 4 games to 0

1936

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 2

1937

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 1

1938

World Series vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), won 4 games to 0

1939

World Series vs. Cin. Reds (NL), won 4 games to 0

1941

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 1

1942

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), lost 4 games to 1

1943

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), won 4 games to 1

1947

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 3

1949

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 1

1950

World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), won 4 games to 0

1951

World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 2

1952

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 3

1953

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 2

1955

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1956

World Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 3

1957

World Series vs. Milw. Braves (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1958

World Series vs. Milw. Braves (NL), won 4 games to 3

1960

World Series vs. Pitt. Pirates (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1961

World Series vs. Cin. Reds (NL), won 4 games to 1

1962

World Series vs. S.F. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 3

1963

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), lost 4 games to 0

1964

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), lost 4 games to 3

1976

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, won 3 games to 2

World Series vs. Cin. Reds (NL), lost 4 games to 0

1977

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, won 3 games to 2

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 2

1978

Pennant Playoff Game vs. Bost. Red Sox, won

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, won 3 games to 1

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 2

1980

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, lost 3 games to 0

1981

Second-Half Division Playoff vs. Milw. Brewers, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Oak. A’s, won 3 games to 0

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), lost 4 games to 2

1995

Division Series vs. Sea. Mariners, lost 3 games to 2

1996

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. Atl. Braves (NL), won 4 games to 2

1997

Division Series vs. Cle. Indians, lost 3 games to 2

1998

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Cle. Indians, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. S.D. Padres (NL), won 4 games to 0

1999

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. Atl. Braves (NL), won 4 games to 0

2000

Division Series vs. Oak. A’s, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Sea. Mariners, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. N.Y. Mets (NL), won 4 games to 1

2001

Division Series vs. Oak. A’s, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Sea. Mariners, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. Ariz. D’backs (NL), lost 4 games to 3

2002

Division Series vs. Ana. Angels, lost 3 games to 1

2003

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 4 games to 3

World Series vs. Fla. Marlins (NL), lost 4 games to 2

2004

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 4 games to 3

2005

Division Series vs. L.A. Angels, lost 3 games to 2

2006

Division Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 3 games to 1

2007

Division Series vs. Cle. Indians, lost 3 games to 1

2009

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. L.A. Angels, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), won 4 games to 2

2010

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Tex. Rangers, lost 4 games to 2

2011

Division Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 3 games to 2

2012

Division Series vs. Balt. Orioles, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 4 games to 0

2015

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Hous. Astros, lost

2017

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Min. Twins, won

Division Series vs. Cle. Indians, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Hous. Astros, lost 4 games to 3

2018

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Oak. A’s, won

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 1

Oakland Athletics (formerly the Kansas City Athletics)

Dates of Operation: (as the Kansas City Athletics) 1955–67 (13 years)

Overall Record: 829 wins, 1224 losses (.404)

Stadium: Municipal Stadium, 1955–67

Other Name: A’s

Dates of Operation: (as the Oakland Athletics) 1968–present (51 years)

Overall Record: 4216 wins, 3915 losses (.519)

Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (formerly UMax Coliseum, 1997–98, Network Associates Coliseum, 1998–2004, McAfee Coliseum, 2004–08, O.co Coliseum, also known as Overstock.com Coliseum, 2001–15), 1968–present (capacity: 35,067)

Other Name: A’s

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

Vida Blue, pitcher, 1971

Reggie Jackson, outfield, 1973

Jose Canseco, outfield, 1988

Rickey Henderson, outfield, 1990

Dennis Eckersley, pitcher, 1992

Jason Giambi, first base, 2000

Miguel Tejada, shortstop, 2002

Rookie of the Year

Jose Canseco, outfield, 1986

Mark McGwire, first base, 1987

Walt Weiss, shortstop, 1988

Ben Grieve, outfield, 1998

Bobby Crosby, shortstop, 2004

Huston Street, pitcher, 2005

Andrew Bailey, pitcher, 2009

Cy Young

Vida Blue, 1971

Catfish Hunter, 1974

Bob Welch, 1990

Dennis Eckersley, 1992

Barry Zito, 2002

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Athletics

Dennis Eckersley, pitcher, 1987–95

Rollie Fingers, pitcher, 1968–76

Goose Gossage, pitcher, 1992–93

Rickey Henderson, outfield, 1979–84, 1989–93, 1994–95, and 1998

Catfish Hunter, pitcher, 1965–74

Reggie Jackson, outfield, 1967–75 and 1987

Tony La Russa, second base and shortstop, 1963 (K.C.) and 1968–71

Willie McCovey, designated hitter, 1976

Joe Morgan, second base, 1984

Satchel Paige, pitcher, 1965 (K.C.)

Mike Piazza, designated hitter, 2007

Tim Raines, outfield, 1999

Enos Slaughter, outfield, 1955–56 (K.C.)

Harold Baines, designated hitter, 1991–92

Don Sutton, pitcher, 1985

Frank Thomas, first base and designated hitter, 2006 and 2008

Retired Numbers

9

Reggie Jackson

24

Rickey Henderson

27

Catfish Hunter

34

Rollie Fingers

43

Dennis Eckersley

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

[No player]

Home Runs, Season

Reggie Jackson, 1973

32

Reggie Jackson, 1975

36 (Tie)

Tony Armas, 1981

22 (Tie)

Mark McGwire, 1987

49

Jose Canseco, 1988

42

Jose Canseco, 1991

44 (Tie)

Mark McGwire, 1996

52

Khris Davis, 2018

48

RBIs, Season

Jose Canseco, 1988

124

Stolen Bases, Season

Bert Campaneris, 1965 (K.C.)

51

Bert Campaneris, 1966 (K.C.)

52

Bert Campaneris, 1967 (K.C.)

55

Bert Campaneris, 1968

62

Bert Campaneris, 1970

42

Bert Campaneris, 1972

52

Billy North, 1974

54

Billy North, 1976

75

Rickey Henderson, 1980

100

Rickey Henderson, 1981

56

Rickey Henderson, 1982

130

Rickey Henderson, 1983

108

Rickey Henderson, 1984

66

Rickey Henderson*, 1989

77

Rickey Henderson, 1990

65

Rickey Henderson, 1991

58

Rickey Henderson, 1998

66

Coco Crisp, 2011

49 (Tie)

*25 with N.Y. Yankees and 52 with Oak. A’s.

Total Bases, Season

Sal Bando, 1973

295 (Tie)

Joe Rudi, 1974

287

Most Hits, Season

Bert Campaneris, 1968

177

Joe Rudi, 1972

181

Rickey Henderson, 1981

135

Most Runs, Season

Reggie Jackson, 1969

123

Reggie Jackson, 1973

99

Rickey Henderson, 1981

89

Rickey Henderson*, 1989

113 (Tie)

Rickey Henderson, 1990

119

*41 with N.Y. Yankees and 72 with Oak. A’s.

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Tony Phillips, May 16, 1986

Mike Blowers, May 18, 1998

Eric Chavez, June 21, 2000

Miguel Tejada, Sept. 29, 2001

Eric Byrnes, June 29, 2003

Mark Ellis, June 4, 2007

Six Hits in a Game

Joe DeMaestri, July 8, 1955* (K.C.)

*Extra-inning game.

40 or More Home Runs, Season

52

Mark McGwire, 1996

49

Mark McGwire, 1987

48

Khris Davis, 2018

47

Reggie Jackson, 1969

44

Jose Canseco, 1991

43

Jason Giambi, 2000

Khris Davis, 2017

42

Jose Canseco, 1988

Mark McGwire, 1992

Khris Davis, 2016

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Catfish Hunter, 1974

25 (Tie)

Catfish Hunter, 1975

23 (Tie)

Steve McCatty, 1981

14 (Tie)

Dave Stewart, 1987

20 (Tie)

Bob Welch, 1990

27

Most Strikeouts, Season

[No pitcher]

Lowest ERA, Season

Diego Segui, 1970

2.56

Vida Blue, 1971

1.82

Catfish Hunter, 1974

2.49

Steve McCatty, 1981

2.32

Steve Ontiveros, 1994

2.65

Most Saves, Season

Dennis Eckersley, 1988

45

Dennis Eckersley, 1992

51

Keith Foulke, 2003

43

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Catfish Hunter, 1972

21–7

.750

Catfish Hunter, 1973

21–5

.808

Bob Welch, 1982

27–6

.818

Tim Hudson, 2000

20–6

.769

Pitching Feats

20 Wins, Season

Vida Blue, 1971

24–8

Catfish Hunter, 1971

21–11

Catfish Hunter, 1972

21–7

Catfish Hunter, 1973

21–5

Ken Holtzman, 1973

21–13

Vida Blue, 1973

20–9

Catfish Hunter, 1974

25–12

Vida Blue, 1975

22–11

Mike Norris, 1980

22–9

Dave Stewart, 1987

20–13

Dave Stewart, 1988

21–12

Dave Stewart, 1989

21–9

Bob Welch, 1990

27–6

Dave Stewart, 1990

22–11

Tim Hudson, 2000

20–6

Mark Mulder, 2001

21–8

Barry Zito, 2002

23–5

No-Hitters

Catfish Hunter (vs. Min. Twins), May 8, 1968 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Vida Blue (vs. Min. Twins), Sept. 21, 1970 (final: 6–0)

Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers (vs. Cal. Angels), Sept. 28, 1975 (final: 5–0)

Mike Warren (vs. Chi. White Sox), Sept. 29, 1983 (final: 3–0)

Dave Stewart (vs. Tor. Blue Jays), June 29, 1990 (final: 5–0)

Dallas Braden (v.s. T.B. Rays), May 9, 2010 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Sean Manaea, (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Apr. 21, 2018 (final: 3–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Jack Kralick, Min. Twins (vs. K.C.), Aug. 26, 1962 (final: 1–0)

Jim Palmer, Balt. Orioles, Aug. 13, 1969 (final: 8–0)

Clyde Wright, Cal. Angels, July 3, 1970 (final: 4–0)

Jim Bibby, Tex. Rangers, July 30, 1973 (final: 6–0)

Dick Bosman, Cle. Indians, July 19, 1974 (final: 4–0)

Blue Moon Odom and Francisco Barrios, Chi. White Sox, July 28, 1976 (final: 6–0)

Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers, June 11, 1990 (final: 5–0)

Bob Milacki, Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson, and Gregg Olson, Balt. Orioles, July 13, 1991 (final: 2–0)

Postseason Play

1971

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, lost 3 games to 0

1972

League Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, won 3 games to 2

World Series vs. Cin. Reds (NL), won 4 games to 3

1973

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, won 3 games to 2

World Series vs. N.Y. Mets (NL), won 4 games to 3

1974

League Championship Series vs. Balt. Orioles, won 3 games to 1

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), won 4 games to 1

1975

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 0

1981

First-Half Pennant Playoff vs. K.C. Royals, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 0

1988

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 4 games to 0

World Series vs. L.A. Dodgers (NL), lost 4 games to 1

1989

League Championship Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, won 4 games to 1

World Series vs. S.F. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 0

1990

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 4 games to 0

World Series vs. Cin. Reds (NL), lost 4 games to 0

1992

League Championship Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, lost 4 games to 2

2000

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 2

2001

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 2

2002

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, lost 3 games to 2

2003

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 2

2006

Division Series vs. Min. Twins, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 4 games to 0

2012

Division Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 3 games to 2

2013

Division Series vs. Det. Tigers, lost 3 games to 2

2014

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. K.C. Royals, lost

2018

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost

Seattle Mariners

Dates of Operation: 1977–present (42 years)

Overall Record: 3151 wins, 3528 losses (.472)

Stadiums: Kingdome, 1977–99; Safeco Field (also known as King County Stadium), 1999–present (capacity: 47,574)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

Ken Griffey Jr., outfield, 1997

Ichiro Suzuki, outfield, 2001

Ichiro Suzuki, outfield, 2002

Rookie of the Year

Alvin Davis, first base, 1984

Kazuhiro Sasaki, pitcher, 2000

Ichiro Suzuki, outfield, 2001

Cy Young

Randy Johnson, 1995

Felix Hernandez, 2010

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Mariners

Goose Gossage, pitcher, 1994

Ken Griffey Jr., outfield and designated hitter, 1989–99 and 2009–10

Randy Johnson, pitcher, 1989–98

Gaylord Perry, pitcher, 1982–83

Retired Numbers

11

Edgar Martinez

24

Ken Griffey Jr.

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

Edgar Martinez, 1992

.343

Edgar Martinez, 1995

.356

Alex Rodriguez, 1996

.358

Ichiro Suzuki, 2001

.350

Ichiro Suzuki, 2004

.372

Home Runs, Season

Ken Griffey Jr., 1994

40

Ken Griffey Jr., 1997

56

Ken Griffey Jr., 1998

56

Ken Griffey Jr., 1999

48

RBIs, Season

Ken Griffey Jr., 1997

147

Edgar Martinez, 2000

145

Bret Boone, 2001

141

Nelson Cruz, 2017

119

Stolen Bases, Season

Harold Reynolds, 1987

60

Brian Hunter*, 1999

44

Ichiro Suzuki, 2001

56

*0 with Det. Tigers and 44 with Sea. Mariners.

Total Bases, Season

Ken Griffey Jr., 1993

359

Alex Rodriguez, 1996

379

Ken Griffey Jr., 1997

393

Most Hits, Season

Alex Rodriguez, 1998

213

Ichiro Suzuki, 2001

242

Ichiro Suzuki, 2004

262

Ichiro Suzuki, 2006

224

Ichiro Suzuki, 2007

238

Ichiro Suzuki, 2008

213 (Tie)

Ichiro Suzuki, 2009

225

Ichiro Suzuki, 2010

214

Most Runs, Season

Edgar Martinez, 1995

121 (Tie)

Alex Rodriguez, 1996

141

Ken Griffey Jr., 1997

125

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Jay Buhner, July 23, 1993

Alex Rodriguez, June 5, 1997

John Olerud, June 16, 2001

Adrian Beltre, Sept. 1, 2008

Six Hits in a Game

Raul Ibanez, Sept. 22, 2004

40 or More Home Runs, Season

56

Ken Griffey Jr., 1997

Ken Griffey Jr., 1998

49

Ken Griffey Jr., 1996

48

Ken Griffey Jr., 1999

45

Ken Griffey Jr., 1993

44

Jay Buhner, 1996

43

Nelson Cruz, 2016

42

Alex Rodriguez, 1998

Alex Rodriguez, 1999

41

Alex Rodriguez, 2000

40

Ken Griffey Jr., 1994

Jay Buhner, 1995

Jay Buhner, 1997

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Felix Hernandez, 2009

19 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

Floyd Bannister, 1982

209

Mark Langston, 1984

204

Mark Langston, 1986

245

Mark Langston, 1987

262

Randy Johnson, 1992

241

Randy Johnson, 1993

308

Randy Johnson, 1994

204

Randy Johnson, 1995

294

Lowest ERA, Season

Randy Johnson, 1995

2.48

Freddy Garcia, 2001

3.05

Felix Hernandez, 2010

2.27

Felix Hernandez, 2014

2.14

Most Saves, Season

Edwin Diaz, 2018

57

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Randy Johnson, 1995

18–2

.900

Randy Johnson, 1997

20–4

.833

Felix Hernandez, 2009

19–5

.792

Pitching Feats

20 Wins, Season

Randy Johnson, 1997

20–4

Jamie Moyer, 2001

20–6

Jamie Moyer, 2003

21–7

No-Hitters

Randy Johnson (vs. Det. Tigers), June 2, 1990 (final: 2–0)

Chris Bosio (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Apr. 22, 1993 (final: 7–0)

Kevin Millwood, Charlie Furbush, Stephen Pryor, Lucas Luetge, Brandon League, Tom Wilhelmsen (vs. L.A. Dodgers), June 8, 2012 (final: 1–0)

Felix Hernandez (vs. T.B. Rays), Aug. 15, 2012 (final: 1–0) (perfect game)

Hisashi Iwakuma (vs. Balt. Orioles), Aug. 12, 2015 (final: 3–0)

James Paxton (vs. Tor. Blue Jays), May 8, 2018 (final: 5–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Mark Langston and Mike Witt, Cal. Angels, Apr. 11, 1990 (final: 1–0)

Dwight Gooden, N.Y. Yankees, May 14, 1996 (final: 2–0)

Philip Humber, Chi. White Sox, Apr. 21, 2012 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Postseason Play

1995

Division Playoff Game vs. Cal. Angels, won

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. Cle. Indians, lost 4 games to 2

1997

Division Series vs. Balt. Orioles, lost 3 games to 1

2000

Division Series vs. Chi. White Sox, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 4 games to 2

2001

Division Series vs. Cle. Indians, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 4 games to 1

Tampa Bay Rays

Dates of Operation: 1998–present (21 years)

Overall Record: 1590 wins, 1810 losses (.468)

Stadium: Tropicana Field, 1998–present (capacity: 31,042)

Other Name: Devil Rays

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

[No player]

Rookie of the Year

Evan Longoria, third base, 2008

Jeremy Hellickson, pitcher, 2011

Wil Myers, outfield, 2013

Cy Young

David Price, 2012

Blake Snell, 2018

Hall of Famer Who Played for the Rays

Wade Boggs, third base, 1998–99

Retired Numbers

12

Wade Boggs

66

Don Zimmer

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

[No player]

Home Runs, Season

Carlos Pena, 2009

39 (Tie)

RBIs, Season

[No player]

Stolen Bases, Season

Carl Crawford, 2003

55

Carl Crawford, 2004

59

Carl Crawford, 2006

58

Carl Crawford, 2007

50 (Tie)

Total Bases, Season

[No player]

Most Hits, Season

[No player]

Most Runs, Season

[No player]

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Melvin Upton, Oct. 2, 2009

Evan Longoria, Aug. 1, 2017

Six Hits in a Game

[No player]

40 or More Home Runs, Season

46

Carlos Pena, 2007

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

David Price, 2012

20 (Tie)

Blake Snell, 2018

21

Most Strikeouts, Season

Scott Kazmir, 2007

239

David Price, 2014

271

Lowest ERA, Season

David Price, 2012

2.56

Blake Snell, 2018

1.89

Most Saves, Season

Rafael Soriano, 2010

45

Brad Boxberger, 2015

41

Alex Colome, 2017

47

Pitching Feats

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

David Price, 2012

20–5

.800 (Tie)

20 Wins, Season

David Price, 2012

20–5

Blake Snell, 2018

21–5

No-Hitters

Matt Garza (vs. Det. Tigers), July 26, 2010 (final 5–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Derek Lowe, Bost. Red Sox, Apr. 27, 2002 (final: 10–0)

Mark Buehrle, Chi. White Sox, July 23, 2009 (final: 5–0) (perfect game)

Dallas Braden, Oak. A’s, May 9, 2010 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

Edwin Jackson, Ariz. D’backs (NL), June 25, 2010 (final 1–0)

Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, Aug. 15, 2015 (final:1–0) (perfect game)

Postseason Play

2008

Division Series vs. Chi. White Sox, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, won 4 games to 3

World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), lost 4 games to 1

2010

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, lost 3 games to 2

2011

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, lost 3 games to 1

2013

AL Wild Card tiebreaker Game vs. Tex. Rangers, won

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Cle. Indians, won

Division Series vs. Bost. Red Sox, lost 3 games to 1

Texas Rangers

Dates of Operation: 1972–present (47 years)

Overall Record: 4422 wins, 4828 losses (.478)

Stadiums: Arlington Stadium, 1972–93; Globe Life Park in Arlington (formerly The Ballpark in Arlington, 1994–2004, and Ameriquest Field in Arlington, 2004–06, and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 2007–13), 1994–present (capacity: 48,114)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

Jeff Burroughs, outfield, 1974

Juan Gonzalez, outfield, 1996

Juan Gonzalez, outfield, 1998

Ivan Rodriguez, catcher, 1999

Alex Rodriguez, shortstop, 2003

Josh Hamilton, outfield, 2010

Rookie of the Year

Mike Hargrove, first base, 1974

Neftali Feliz, pitcher, 2010

Cy Young

[No pitcher]

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Rangers

Harold Baines, designated hitter, 1989–90

Goose Gossage, picher, 1993

Vladimir Guerrero, designated hitter, 2010

Ferguson Jenkins, pitcher, 1974–75 and 1978–81

Gaylord Perry, pitcher, 1975–77 and 1980

Ivan Rodriguez, catcher, 1991–2002, 2009

Nolan Ryan, pitcher, 1989–93

Retired Numbers

7

Ivan Rodriguez

26

Johnny Oates

34

Nolan Ryan

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

Julio Franco, 1991

.341

Michael Young, 2005

.331

Josh Hamilton, 2010

.359

Home Runs, Season

Juan Gonzalez, 1992

43

Juan Gonzalez, 1993

46

Alex Rodriguez, 2001

52

Alex Rodriguez, 2002

57

Alex Rodriguez, 2003

47

RBIs, Season

Jeff Burroughs, 1974

118

Ruben Sierra, 1989

119

Juan Gonzalez, 1998

157

Alex Rodriguez, 2002

142

Josh Hamilton, 2008

130

Stolen Bases, Season

[No player]

Total Bases, Season

Ruben Sierra, 1989

344

Alex Rodriguez, 2001

393

Alex Rodriguez, 2002

389

Mark Teixeira, 2005

370

Josh Hamilton, 2008

331 (Tie)

Most Hits, Season

Rafael Palmeiro, 1990

191

Michael Young, 2005

221

Michael Young, 2011

213 (Tie)

Adrian Beltre, 2013

199

Most Runs, Season

Rafael Palmeiro, 1993

124

Alex Rodriguez, 2001

133

Alex Rodriguez, 2003

124

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Oddibe McDowell, July 23, 1985

Mark Teixeira, Aug. 17, 2004

Gary Matthews Jr., Sept. 13, 2006

Ian Kinsler, Apr. 15, 2005

Bengie Molina, July 16, 2010

Adrian Beltre, Aug. 24, 2012

Alex Rios, Sept. 23, 2013

Adrian Beltre, Aug. 3, 2015

Shin-Soo Choo, July 21, 2015

Carlos Gomez, Apr. 29, 2017

Six Hits in a Game

Alfonso Soriano, May 8, 2004

Ian Kinsler, Apr. 15, 2005

40 or More Home Runs, Season

57

Alex Rodriguez, 2002

52

Alex Rodriguez, 2001

47

Juan Gonzalez, 1996

Rafael Palmeiro, 1999

Rafael Palmeiro, 2001

Alex Rodriguez, 2003

46

Juan Gonzalez, 1993

45

Juan Gonzalez, 1998

43

Juan Gonzalez, 1992

Rafael Palmeiro, 2002

Mark Teixeira, 2005

Josh Hamilton, 2012

42

Juan Gonzalez, 1997

41

Joey Gallo, 2017

40

Joey Gallo, 2018

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Ferguson Jenkins, 1974

25 (Tie)

Kevin Brown, 1992

21 (Tie)

Rick Helling, 1998

20 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

Nolan Ryan, 1989

301

Nolan Ryan, 1990

232

Yu Darvish, 2013

277

Lowest ERA, Season

Rick Honeycutt, 1983

2.42

Most Saves, Season

Jeff Russell, 1989

38

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Tommy Hunter, 2010

.765

Pitching Feats

20 Wins, Season

Ferguson Jenkins, 1974

25–12

Kevin Brown, 1992

21–11

Rich Helling, 1998

20–7

No-Hitters

Jim Bibby (vs. Oak. A’s), July 30, 1973 (final: 6–0)

Bert Blyleven (vs. Cal. Angels), Sept. 22, 1977 (final: 6–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. Oak. A’s), June 11, 1990 (final: 5–0)

Nolan Ryan (vs. Tor. Blue Jays), May 1, 1991 (final: 3–0)

Kenny Rogers (vs. Cal. Angels), July 28, 1994 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Jim Colborn, K.C. Royals, May 14, 1977 (final: 6–0)

Mike Witt, Cal. Angels, Sept. 30, 1984 (final: 1–0) (perfect game)

Mark Buehrle, Chi. White Sox, Apr. 18, 2007 (final: 6–0)

Postseason Play

1996

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 1

1999

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 0

1998

Division Series vs. N.Y. Yankees, lost 3 games to 0

2010

Division Series vs. T.B. Rays, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs.

N.Y. Yankees, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. S. F. Giants (NL), lost 4 games to 1

2011

Division Series vs. T.B. Rays, won 3 games to 1

League Championship Series vs. Det. Tigers, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL) lost 4 games to 3

2012

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Balt. Orioles, lost

2013

AL Wild Card tiebreaker Game vs. T.B. Rays, lost

2015

Division Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, lost 3 games to 2

2016

Division Series vs. Tor. Blue Jays, lost 3 games to 0

Toronto Blue Jays

Dates of Operation: 1977–present (42 years)

Overall Record: 3316 wins, 3363 losses (.496)

Stadiums: Exhibition Stadium, 1977–89; Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome, 1989–2004), 1989–present (capacity: 49,282)

Year-by-Year Finishes

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Awards

Most Valuable Player

George Bell, outfield, 1987

Josh Donaldson, third base, 2015

Rookie of the Year

Alfredo Griffin (co-winner), shortstop, 1979

Eric Hinske, third base, 2002

Cy Young

Pat Hentgen, 1996

Roger Clemens, 1997

Roger Clemens, 1998

Roy Halladay, 2003

Hall of Famers Who Played for the Blue Jays

Roberto Alomar, second base, 1991–95

Rickey Henderson, outfield, 1993

Paul Molitor, designated hitter, 1993–95

Jack Morris, pitcher, 1992–93

Phil Niekro, pitcher, 1987

Frank Thomas, first base and designated hitter, 2007–08

Dave Winfield, designated hitter, 1992

Retired Numbers

12

Roberto Alomar

32

Roy Halladay

League Leaders, Batting

Batting Average, Season

John Olerud, 1993

.363

Home Runs, Season

Jesse Barfield, 1986

40

Fred McGriff, 1989

36

Jose Bautista, 2010

54

Jose Bautista, 2011

43

RBIs, Season

George Bell, 1987

134

Carlos Delgado, 2003

145

Josh Donaldson, 2015

123

Edwin Encarnacion, 2016

127 (Tie)

Stolen Bases, Season

[No player]

Total Bases, Season

George Bell, 1987

369

Shawn Green, 1999

361

Carlos Delgado, 2000

378

Vernon Wells, 2003

373

Jose Bautista, 2010

351

Josh Donaldson, 2015

352

Most Hits, Season

Paul Molitor, 1993

211

Vernon Wells, 2003

215

Most Runs, Season

Josh Donaldson, 2015

122

Batting Feats

Triple Crown Winners

[No player]

Hitting for the Cycle

Kelly Gruber, Apr. 16, 1989

Jeff Frye, Aug. 17, 2001

Six Hits in a Game

Frank Catalanotto, May 1, 2004

40 or More Home Runs, Season

54

Jose Bautista, 2010

47

George Bell, 1987

46

Jose Canseco, 1998

44

Carlos Delgado, 1999

43

Jose Bautista, 2011

42

Shawn Green, 1999

Carlos Delgado, 2003

Edwin Encarnacion, 2012

Edwin Encarnacion, 2016

41

Tony Batista, 2000

Carlos Delgado, 2000

40

Jesse Barfield, 1986

League Leaders, Pitching

Most Wins, Season

Jack Morris, 1992

21 (Tie)

Roger Clemens, 1997

21

Roger Clemens, 1998

20 (Tie)

Most Strikeouts, Season

Roger Clemens, 1997

292

Roger Clemens, 1998

271

A.J. Burnett, 2008

231

Lowest ERA, Season

Dave Stieb, 1985

2.48

Jimmy Key, 1987

2.76

Juan Guzman, 1996

2.93

Roger Clemens, 1997

2.05

Roger Clemens, 1998

2.65

David Price, 2015

2.45*

Aaron Sanchez, 2016

3.00

*2.53 with Det. Tigers and 2.30 with Tor. Blue Jays.

Most Saves, Season

Tom Heinke, 1987

34

Duane Ward, 1993

45 (Tie)

Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season

Doyle Alexander, 1984

17–6

.739

Roy Halladay, 2003

22–7

.759

Aaron Sancez, 2016

15–2

.882

Pitching Feats

Triple Crown Winner

Roger Clemens, 1997 (21–7, 2.05 ERA, 292 SO)

Roger Clemens, 1998 (20–6, 2.65 ERA, 271 SO)

20 Wins, Season

Jack Morris, 1992

21–6

Pat Hentgen, 1996

20–10

Roger Clemens, 1997

21–7

Roger Clemens, 1998

20–6

David Wells, 2000

20–8

Roy Halladay, 2003

22–7

Roy Halladay, 2008

20–11

J.A. Happ, 2016

20–4

No-Hitters

Dave Stieb (vs. Det. Tigers), Sept. 2, 1990 (final: 3–0)

No-Hitters Pitched Against

Len Barker, Cle. Indians, May 15, 1981 (final: 3–0) (perfect game)

Dave Stewart, Oak. A’s, June 29, 1990 (final: 5–0)

Nolan Ryan, Tex. Rangers, May 1, 1991 (final: 3–0)

Justin Verlander, Det. Tigers, May 7, 2011 (final: 9–0)

James Paxton, Sea. Mariners, May 8, 2018 (final: 5–0)

Postseason Play

1985

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, lost 4 games to 3

1989

League Championship Series vs. Oak. A’s, lost 4 games to 1

1991

League Championship Series vs. Min. Twins, lost 4 games to 1

1992

League Championship Series vs. Oak. A’s, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. Atl. Braves (NL), won 4 games to 2

1993

League Championship Series vs. Chi. White Sox, won 4 games to 2

World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), won 4 games to 2

2015

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 2

League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, lost 4 games to 2

2016

AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Balt. Orioles, won

Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 0

League Championship Series vs. Cle. Indians, lost 4 games to 1