Each team’s single-season home run leader

Shohei Ohtani is breaking all types of information in his legendary 2023 season, however there’s one he hasn’t reached fairly but — the Angels’ single-season residence run file. Both Ohtani (chasing Troy Glaus in 2000) and Matt Olson (chasing Andruw Jones in 2005) are inside attain of their respective groups’ residence run information, which 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 can accomplish that? Below, right here’s a breakdown of the gamers who maintain every franchise’s single-season residence run file.

Bautista bashed 97 residence runs between the 2010 and 2011 seasons, main MLB each years; his 54-homer 2010 marketing campaign stays a Blue Jays file. Bautista averaged practically 30 residence runs a yr throughout 10 seasons with Toronto, during 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 residence 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, taking part in 5 of his 14 seasons with Tampa Bay. He amassed 168 residence runs — greater than half of his profession complete — 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

An inventory 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 complete. But Big Papi took the cake right here, being on the prime of his powers in his age-30 season. 2006 was in the midst 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 concerning 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 remaining season with Cleveland in 2002, when he had a career-high 52 dingers and in addition led the AL in slugging share (.677) and OPS (1.122). Thome stunned 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 another Royals, as no different participant in staff 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 the complete 2019 season because of an elbow damage. 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 file for many residence runs by a catcher in a season.
Runner-up: Mike Moustakas, 38 (2017)

It’s troublesome to set a file that lasts for 85 years in something in life, not to mention a house run file in a sport that has seen vastly elevated energy numbers for the reason that 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, because of a stellar 1938 season during which he led MLB in each residence runs and walks (with 119). Greenberg received 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 assume it’s cool that Killebrew has the file in two separate seasons? It doesn’t cease there. In truth, Killebrew is chargeable for every of the six highest single-season residence run totals in franchise historical past, having 44 or extra homers in six completely 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 received the AL MVP Award and the Twins received the first-ever AL West title.
Runner-up: Killebrew, 48 (1962)

Given a few of the different numbers we noticed across the sport in 1998 (extra on that later), Belle’s complete of 49 won’t sound spectacular as compared. But it nonetheless was sufficient to set the White Sox franchise file, and it was additionally one shy of Belle’s profession excessive, set when he led MLB with 50 residence runs in 1995 with Cleveland (additionally a franchise file on the time). Belle led the AL in slugging share (.655) and OPS (1.055) for a White Sox staff that completed with a file that you just don’t see each 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 residence 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 is probably not the case for lengthy, although, as Ohtani has Glaus effectively inside his sights.
Runner-up: Shohei Ohtani, 46 (2021)

It wouldn’t be stunning if Yordan Alvarez threatens this one the following time he has a wholesome season, however for the previous 20 years and alter, it’s been Bagwell’s title. Although he remarkably didn’t make the All-Star staff, 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 file for even longer than the aforementioned Greenberg. Set again when the A’s performed in Philadelphia, Foxx’s file is nearing its a hundredth birthday. Foxx had a staggering 17 extra residence runs than the second-place finisher in 1932 (Babe Ruth, 41), and he received the primary of two consecutive (and three complete) MVP Awards. Foxx led MLB in each residence 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’ file books by way of residence runs. He owns the highest 5 single-season homer totals in Seattle’s historical past, all completed 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 file a season with 45 or extra residence runs.
Runner-up: Griffey, 49 (1996)

After signing what was then the most important contract in sports activities historical past, Rodriguez made positive the Rangers acquired their cash’s value. In his second yr of the 10-year deal — after setting the brand new franchise single-season residence run file with 52 homers in 2001 — Rodriguez one-upped himself with an MLB-best 57. He additionally led MLB in RBIs and received 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 file? It may appear unimaginable 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 residence runs in a season. For Jones, the 2005 season was his peak, as he led the NL in residence 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 file is secure in the interim, 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 acquired to seek out out — and it was spectacular. His 59 homers are 17 greater than another 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 file with 53 residence runs, one larger than Judge in 2017. He additionally turned the primary rookie to lead MLB outright in residence 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 healthier identified 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 residence runs stay the single-season franchise file; with a career-high 41 steals, Soriano additionally turned certainly 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 another season.
Runner-up: Vladimir Guerrero, 44 (2000)

Who is aware of the place Howard’s profession might 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 acquired, as Howard led MLB in residence runs and RBIs (149) to take residence 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 file 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 received the legendary 1998 residence run race, Sosa took residence NL MVP honors that season, main the Majors in runs (134) and RBIs (158). The Cubs slugger went on to even have 64 residence 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 steer the NL in residence 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 residence. Kiner’s file hasn’t been in peril in a very long time, as no Pirates participant has even had 40 residence runs in a yr since Willie Stargell’s 44 in 1973.
Runner-up: Kiner, 51 (1947)

Foster performed a key function on the Reds groups that received World Series in each 1975 and 1976. But despite the fact that Cincinnati missed the postseason in 1977, it was Foster’s finest 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 staff success than Gonzalez did in 2001? If so, not by a lot. We’ll begin with the common season, when Gonzalez hit 57 residence runs — 26 greater than he had in another 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 certainly one of MLB’s higher energy hitters within the late Nineties and early 2000s, because of 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 proficient 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 finest identified 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 residence run chief holds the Giants file. More than 20 years later, Bonds’ super 2001 marketing campaign is greater than 20 homers above second-place Willie Mays within the Giants’ file guide, 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 residence runs between the Brewers and Padres in 1996, Vaughn’s energy dropped off the following yr, as he hit simply 18 homers in 120 video games. But Vaughn rebounded to put up his career-best season, a 50-homer marketing campaign that earned him his third All-Star nod and nonetheless tops the Padres’ file guide. 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 in actual fact 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 as well.
Runner-up: Andres Galarraga, 47 (1996)