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
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
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
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
Awards
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) |
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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
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
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
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
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
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 |
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1993 |
League Championship Series vs. Chi. White Sox, won 4 games to 2 |
World Series vs. Phila. Phillies (NL), won 4 games to 2 |
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2015 |
Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 2 |
League Championship Series vs. K.C. Royals, lost 4 games to 2 |
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2016 |
AL Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Balt. Orioles, won |
Division Series vs. Tex. Rangers, won 3 games to 0 |
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League Championship Series vs. Cle. Indians, lost 4 games to 1 |