Every workforce’s single-season house run chief

Shohei Ohtani is breaking every kind of information in his legendary 2023 season, however there’s one he hasn’t reached fairly but — the Angels’ single-season house run report. Both Ohtani (chasing Troy Glaus in 2000) and Matt Olson (chasing Andruw Jones in 2005) are inside attain of their respective groups’ house run information, that means the previous couple of weeks of the season may permit every to make historical past.

Who would Ohtani and Olson be a part of if they’re able to achieve this? Below, right here’s a breakdown of the gamers who maintain every franchise’s single-season house run report.

Bautista bashed 97 house runs between the 2010 and 2011 seasons, main MLB each years; his 54-homer 2010 marketing campaign stays a Blue Jays report. Bautista averaged practically 30 house runs a yr throughout 10 seasons with Toronto, through which he made six straight All-Star appearances from 2010 to 2015 and completed third in 2011 AL MVP Award voting.
Runner-up: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 48 (2021)

One of MLB’s prime energy hitters of the mid-2010s, Davis’ peak got here in 2013, when he led MLB with 53 homers and 138 RBIs. He completed third in AL MVP voting that yr, behind a pair of stellar seasons from winner Miguel Cabrera and runner-up Mike Trout. Davis additionally led MLB in house runs in 2015, however 2013 was his lone All-Star season.
Runner-up: Brady Anderson, 50 (1996)

Of the eight groups he performed for, Pena spent probably the most time with the Rays, enjoying 5 of his 14 seasons with Tampa Bay. He amassed 168 house runs — greater than half of his profession whole — with the Rays, together with a franchise-record 46 in 2007. Alex Rodriguez (54), Prince Fielder (50) and Ryan Howard (47) all outhomered Pena that yr. The Rays slugger led the American League in homers in 2009, when he hit 39.
Runners-up: Pena (2009) and Brandon Lowe (2021), 39

A listing of legendary names may’ve taken this spot, as every of Jimmie Foxx, Jim Rice, Manny Ramirez, Mo Vaughn and Carl Yastrzemski had a season with Boston ending inside 10 homers of Ortiz’s whole. But Big Papi took the cake right here, being on the prime of his powers in his age-30 season. 2006 was in the course of a four-season streak of top-four MVP finishes for Ortiz, one which was bookended by World Series wins in 2004 and 2007. As for the 2006 MVP race, he completed third behind Justin Morneau and Derek Jeter regardless of main the AL in homers and RBIs (137).
Runner-up: Jimmie Foxx, 50 (1938)

It’s no secret that the Yankees have probably the most aggressive race right here. Between Judge, Roger Maris and Babe Ruth, the Yankees have half of the gamers in MLB historical past to hit 60 homers in a season (others are Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire). But after Judge hit No. 62 on Oct. 5, 2022, he surpassed Maris for each the all-time franchise and all-time AL information. There’s no scarcity of enjoyable info relating to Judge’s historic season, however right here’s a very good start line.
Runner-up: Roger Maris, 61 (1961)

One of solely 9 gamers within the 600-HR membership, Thome is among the many best energy hitters the game has ever seen. But he was by no means higher than he was in his ultimate season with Cleveland in 2002, when he had a career-high 52 dingers and likewise led the AL in slugging share (.677) and OPS (1.122). Thome shocked the MLB world by signing with the Phillies after that season, and whereas he did some good issues there, his peak run of dominance got here in his decade-plus with Cleveland.
Runner-up: Albert Belle, 50 (1995)

Perez and Soler have been teammates in Kansas City from 2017-21, and they’re far forward of every other Royals, as no different participant in workforce historical past has had greater than 38 homers in a season. First got here Soler, who picked up the slack in a serious means when Perez missed all the 2019 season as a consequence of an elbow harm. Soler’s breakout got here out of nowhere, as he by no means had greater than 12 homers in a season from 2014-18. Two years later, Perez had his personal breakout yr, setting the all-time AL/NL report for many house runs by a catcher in a season.
Runner-up: Mike Moustakas, 38 (2017)

It’s tough to set a report that lasts for 85 years in something in life, not to mention a house run report in a sport that has seen vastly elevated energy numbers because the early 1900s. (For body of reference, the typical MLB recreation in 1938 noticed a mixed 1.21 homers, in comparison with 2.38 in 2023.) But that’s precisely what the unique “Hammerin’ Hank” has managed to do, due to a stellar 1938 season through which he led MLB in each house runs and walks (with 119). Greenberg gained two MVP Awards in his profession; unusually, neither one got here within the season he hit 58 homers or the season he had 184 RBIs (1937).
Runner-up: Cecil Fielder, 51 (1990)

You suppose it’s cool that Killebrew has the report in two separate seasons? It doesn’t cease there. In reality, Killebrew is chargeable for every of the six highest single-season house run totals in franchise historical past, having 44 or extra homers in six totally different years of the Nineteen Sixties. (The most by a participant not named Killebrew is 42, by Brian Dozier in 2016.) While he had 49 homers in each 1964 and 1969, the latter season was the higher one in different methods for Killebrew, as he gained the AL MVP Award and the Twins gained the first-ever AL West title.
Runner-up: Killebrew, 48 (1962)

Given among the different numbers we noticed across the sport in 1998 (extra on that later), Belle’s whole of 49 won’t sound spectacular compared. But it nonetheless was sufficient to set the White Sox franchise report, and it was additionally one shy of Belle’s profession excessive, set when he led MLB with 50 house runs in 1995 with Cleveland (additionally a franchise report on the time). Belle led the AL in slugging share (.655) and OPS (1.055) for a White Sox workforce that completed with a report that you just don’t see day-after-day: 80-82-1.
Runner-up: Jermaine Dye, 44 (2006)

The Angels’ two present superstars have each knocked on the door in recent times, with Trout hitting 45 house runs in 2019 and Ohtani hitting 46 two years later. But for now, Glaus reigns supreme along with his career-high 47 homers in his third MLB season. That will not be the case for lengthy, although, as Ohtani has Glaus nicely inside his sights.
Runner-up: Shohei Ohtani, 46 (2021)

It wouldn’t be shocking if Yordan Alvarez threatens this one the subsequent time he has a wholesome season, however for the previous twenty years and alter, it’s been Bagwell’s title. Although he remarkably didn’t make the All-Star workforce, he nonetheless led MLB with 152 runs in 2000, to go along with his career-high 47 homers and a 1.039 OPS. The Astros completed 72-90, the lone blip in a five-year stretch once they made the playoffs 4 occasions.
Runner-up: Lance Berkman, 45 (2006)

Remarkably, somebody has held his franchise’s report for even longer than the aforementioned Greenberg. Set again when the A’s performed in Philadelphia, Foxx’s report is nearing its one hundredth birthday. Foxx had a staggering 17 extra house runs than the second-place finisher in 1932 (Babe Ruth, 41), and he gained the primary of two consecutive (and three whole) MVP Awards. Foxx led MLB in each house runs and RBIs in each 1932 and 1933, additionally successful the AL Triple Crown in 1933.
Runner-up: Mark McGwire, 52 (1996)

Like Killebrew with the Twins, Griffey dominates the Mariners’ report books when it comes to house runs. He owns the highest 5 single-season homer totals in Seattle’s historical past, all achieved inside a seven-year span. Griffey reached his apex with 56 homers apiece in 1997 and once more in 1998, main the AL in homers each years and topping the Majors in RBIs in ‘97. No different Mariner has but to report a season with 45 or extra house runs.
Runner-up: Griffey, 49 (1996)

After signing what was then the largest contract in sports historical past, Rodriguez made certain the Rangers received their cash’s price. In his second yr of the 10-year deal — after setting the brand new franchise single-season house run report with 52 homers in 2001 — Rodriguez one-upped himself with an MLB-best 57. He additionally led MLB in RBIs and gained the AL Gold Glove at shortstop however nonetheless completed second in AL MVP Award voting to Oakland’s Miguel Tejada.
Runner-up: Rodriguez, 52 (2001)

Wait, Hank Aaron doesn’t maintain the report? It might sound inconceivable given that each one however 22 of Aaron’s 755 profession homers got here with the Braves, however certainly, the sting goes to Jones, as Aaron by no means had greater than 47 house runs in a season. For Jones, the 2005 season was his peak, as he led the NL in house runs and RBIs (128), ending second behind Albert Pujols in a particularly shut MVP race. The Braves ended up successful their MLB-record 14th straight division title that season. But whereas that report is protected in the intervening time, Jones’ won’t be with Olson closing in.
Runners-up: Eddie Mathews (1953) and Hank Aaron (1971), 47

What was prime Stanton able to when he stayed wholesome for a full yr? In 2017, we received to search out out — and it was spectacular. His 59 homers are 17 greater than every other Marlins participant has ever had in a season and 7 greater than the next-closest MLB participant in 2017 — then-rookie and present Yankees teammate Judge. Also main MLB with 132 RBIs, Stanton edged Joey Votto in an extraordinarily shut MVP race, fulfilling the potential that had been apparent to the baseball world for years.
Runner-up: Gary Sheffield, 42 (1996)

Can Pete Alonso take down Pete Alonso? That’s the million-dollar query, because the 2023 model of Alonso has a shot to interrupt his personal mark. As for the 2019 model, Alonso emerged with a debut season for the ages, setting the all-time rookie report with 53 house runs, one greater than Judge in 2017. He additionally turned the primary rookie to lead MLB outright in house runs, setting the tone for a profession that has been dominant ever since then.
Runners-up: Carlos Beltrán (2006) and Todd Hundley (1996), 41

Soriano is best recognized for his time with the Yankees and Cubs, however he managed to make some historical past in his lone season with the Nationals. His 46 house runs stay the single-season franchise report; with a career-high 41 steals, Soriano additionally turned considered one of 4 members of the elite 40-40 membership. Soriano completed his 16-year profession with 412 homers, however he by no means hit greater than 40 in every other season.
Runner-up: Vladimir Guerrero, 44 (2000)

Who is aware of the place Howard’s profession may need gone if he hadn’t torn his Achilles on the ultimate out of a 1-0 loss in Game 5 of the 2011 NLDS towards the Cardinals? All we all know is that he was on an elite trajectory as much as that time. Howard had no less than 30 homers in every of his first six full seasons (2006-11). He had 279 homers in his first 1,000 video games, probably the most by any participant within the Modern Era (since 1900). But 2006 was pretty much as good because it received, as Howard led MLB in house runs and RBIs (149) to take house NL MVP honors in his third season.
Runners-up: Mike Schmidt (1980) and Howard (2008), 48

Fielder was amongst MLB’s most feared energy hitters in his heyday, and 2007 was when he burst onto the scene, having his first of what ended up being six consecutive 30-HR seasons. He completed third in a detailed NL MVP race, trailing Jimmy Rollins and Matt Holliday. While the Brewers did not make the playoffs, they did have their first successful season since going 92-70 in 1992.
Runner-up: Fielder, 46 (2009)

In 1998, McGwire and Sammy Sosa went toe to toe in an all-time battle, because it turned more and more clear that each would break Roger Maris’ single-season report of 61. McGwire ended up prevailing by turning into the game’s first-ever 70-homer hitter. He adopted it up with 65 extra homers the next yr — 16 away from Pujols, whose 49 homers in 2006 rank third in Cards historical past.
Runner-up: McGwire, 65 (1999)

Even although McGwire gained the legendary 1998 house run race, Sosa took house NL MVP honors that season, main the Majors in runs (134) and RBIs (158). The Cubs slugger went on to even have 64 house runs in 2001, turning into the one participant ever to hit the 60 mark thrice. Sosa completed his profession with 609 homers, together with seven seasons of 40 or extra.
Runner-up: Sosa, 64 (2001)

For Kiner, the 1949 season was simply extra of the identical. Kiner managed to guide the NL in house runs in every of his first seven seasons (1946-52), though he didn’t win MVP in any of them. In 1949 particularly, he led the NL in homers, RBIs, walks, slugging share and OPS, however he completed fourth on the MVP poll, with Jackie Robinson taking the award house. Kiner’s report hasn’t been in peril in a very long time, as no Pirates participant has even had 40 house runs in a yr since Willie Stargell’s 44 in 1973.
Runner-up: Kiner, 51 (1947)

Foster performed a key position on the Reds groups that gained World Series in each 1975 and 1976. But although Cincinnati missed the postseason in 1977, it was Foster’s greatest season from a person standpoint. He led MLB with 52 homers and 149 RBIs, each of which have been profession highs, en path to successful the NL MVP Award. Foster was threatened by Eugenio Suárez, who had 49 homers in 2019, however he stays the one participant in franchise historical past to hit the half-century mark.
Runners-up: Ted Kluszewski (1954) and Eugenio Suárez (2019), 49

Is it doable to have a greater mix of particular person and workforce success than Gonzalez did in 2001? If so, not by a lot. We’ll begin with the common season, when Gonzalez hit 57 house runs — 26 greater than he had in every other yr of his 19-season profession. He completed third in NL MVP voting behind Bonds and Sosa, however what Gonzalez had that these two didn’t was postseason glory. The 33-year-old led Arizona to its first and nonetheless solely World Series win, capping all of it off with an iconic walk-off single off Mariano Rivera to take down the mighty Yankees in Game 7 and finish New York’s bid for a four-peat.
Runner-up: Mark Reynolds, 44 (2009)

Green was considered one of MLB’s higher energy hitters within the late Nineties and early 2000s, due to a stretch of 40-plus homers in three of 4 years. The better of these years was in 2001, when he hit sufficient dingers to carry off a gifted all-time crew of Dodgers gamers together with Adrián Beltré, Cody Bellinger, Duke Snider and Gary Sheffield, all of whom hit no less than 43 homers in a season for the Dodgers. Still, Green might be greatest recognized for what occurred a yr later: his legendary 6-for-6, 4-HR recreation in 2002.
Runner-up: Adrián Beltré, 48 (2004)

Naturally, MLB’s all-time single-season and profession house run chief holds the Giants report. More than 20 years later, Bonds’ super 2001 marketing campaign is greater than 20 homers above second-place Willie Mays within the Giants’ report e-book, and nobody has hit greater than 64 homers since Bonds’ record-setting marketing campaign. In addition to his 73 homers, Bonds additionally led MLB in walks, one thing he did eight occasions throughout his profession.
Runner-up: Willie Mays, 52 (1965)

After totaling 41 house runs between the Brewers and Padres in 1996, Vaughn’s energy dropped off the subsequent yr, as he hit simply 18 homers in 120 video games. But Vaughn rebounded to submit his career-best season, a 50-homer marketing campaign that earned him his third All-Star nod and nonetheless tops the Padres’ report e-book. Recently, Fernando Tatis Jr. has come closest, however Vaughn nonetheless holds a snug lead.
Runner-up: Fernando Tatis Jr., 42 (2021)

With the Rockies having been established solely 30 years in the past, these two gamers have been cornerstones of the franchise’s early days, and so they have been the truth is teammates from 1997-2003. First got here Walker, who blasted a career-high 49 homers and led MLB with a 1.172 OPS en path to successful NL MVP honors in 1997 over a gaggle together with Mike Piazza, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Bonds. Four years later, Helton got here alongside along with his personal 49-homer season, with Walker placing up a decent 38 dingers in the identical season in addition.
Runner-up: Andres Galarraga, 47 (1996)