Alex Bregman is known to come up big when the bases are loaded, but he’s on another level in 2023. He entered the season with four career grand slams and has already added another three to his total this season, bringing his career total to 7 grand slams – not bad for a 29-year-old in their eighth season.
His first grand slam of the season came on June 3 against Jacob Webb of the Los Angeles Angels. He hit another grand slam on Bobby Miller of the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 24 and followed that up with yet another grand slam against Alec Burleson just five days later (June 29). He has been on fire lately.
So far in his career, Bregman has 88 plate appearances and 70 at-bats with the bases loaded – he’s batting a .400 with 28 hits, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs, 91 runs batted in, and 12 walks when all three men are on. For an opposing pitcher, Bregman is the last person you want to see with the bases loaded.
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Who Has the Most Grand Slams in MLB History?
As of today, there are only five active MLB players with more career grand slams than Alex Bregman – J.D. Martinez (8), Nelson Cruz (8), Javier Baez (8), Giancarlo Stanton (10), and Manny Machado (12). Only eight other active players have at least 7 career grand slams – putting him in rare company.
And while Bregman is no joke with the bases loaded, his 7 career grand slams are nothing compared to the top of the all-time leaderboard – in fact, he currently ranks tied-179th all-time in that category. That means there are 178 other MLB players who have more career grand slams than Bregman at this point.
Even Manny Machado, who has 12 career grand slams to his name and is the current active leader in the category, fails to rank in the top 20 all-time – he ranks tied-29th at this point in his career. Of course, that begs the question – who has the most grand slams in MLB history? Don’t worry, you’re about to find out!
20. Mike Piazza – 14 grand slams
Mike Piazza batted a .371 in 159 at-bats and 177 plate appeerances with the bases loaded during his 16-year career – he had 59 hits, 9 doubles, 14 grand slams, 10 walks, 166 RBIs, and 155 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he grounded into double play 10 times and hit 7 sacrifice fly balls.
Piazza had a Hall of Fame career between 1992 and 2007 – most of which was spent with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. He retired after 16 seasons with a .308 batting average, 2,127 hits, 344 doubles, 8 triples, 427 home runs, 1,335 RBIs, and 1,048 runs scored in 6,911 at-bats and 1,912 games.
19. Mark McGwire – 14 grand slams
Mark McGwire batted a .315 in 130 at-bats and 165 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 16-year career – he had 41 hits, 7 doubles, 14 grand slams, 26 walks, 142 RBIs, and 157 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he grounded into double play 10 times and hit 9 sacrifice fly balls.
McGwire had an iconic career between 1986 and 2001, which he spent with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. He retired after 16 seasons with a .263 batting average, 1,626 hits, 252 doubles, 6 triples, 583 home runs, 1,414 RBIs, and 1,167 runs scored in 6,187 at-bats and 1,874 games played.
18. Gil Hodges – 14 grand slams
Gil Hodges batted a .270 in 215 at-bats and 254 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 18-year career – he had 58 hits, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 14 grand slams, 24 walks, 212 RBIs, and 151 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he grounded into double play 13 times and hit 15 sacrifice flies.
Hodges had a Hall of Fame career between 1943 and 1963, which he spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers (16 years) and New York Mets (2 years). He retired with a .273 batting average, 1,921 hits, 295 doubles, 48 triples, 370 home runs, 1,274 RBIs, and 1,105 runs in 7,030 at-bats and 2,071 games played.
17. Jason Giambi – 14 grand slams
Jason Giambi batted a .288 in 170 at-bats and 231 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 20-year career – he had 49 hits, 8 doubles, 14 grand slams, 26 walks, 204 RBIs, and 204 run scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he grounded into double play 11 times and hit 28 sacrifice fly balls.
Giambi had an impeccable career between 1995 and 2014, which he mostly spent with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Colorado Rockies. He retired with a .277 batting average, 2,010 hits, 405 doubles, 9 triples, 440 home runs, 1,441 RBIs, and 1,227 runs in 7,267 at-bats and 2,260 games.
16. Richie Sexson – 15 grand slams
Richie Sexson batted a .350 in 137 at-bats and 162 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 12-year career – he had 48 hits, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 15 grand slams, 14 walks, 161 RBIs, and 129 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 42 strikeouts and grounded into double play 9 times.
Sexson spent 12 seasons in the major leagues between 1997 and 2008, most of which was spent with the Cleveland Guardians, Seattle Mariners, and Milwaukee Brewers. He retired with a .261 batting average, 1,286 hits, 260 doubles, 17 triples, 306 home runs, 943 RBIs, and 748 runs in 1,367 games.
15. Ryan Howard – 15 grand slams
Ryan Howard batted a .313 in 147 at-bats and 168 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 13-year career – he had 46 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 15 grand slams, 10 walks, 153 RBIs, and 130 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 46 strikeouts and grounded into double play 9 times.
Howard spent 13 seasons in the major leagues between 2004 and 2016 – all of which were spent with the Philadelphia Phillies. He retired at the age of 36 with a .258 batting average, 1,475 hits, 277 doubles, 21 triples, 382 home runs, 709 walks, 1,194 RBIs, and 848 runs scored in 5,707 at-bats and 1,572 games.
14. Ken Griffey Jr. – 15 grand slams
Ken Griffey Jr. batted a .331 in 172 at-bats and 202 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 22-year career – he had 57 hits, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 15 grand slams, 13 walks, 184 RBIs, and 240 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 36 strikeouts and grounded into double play 6 times.
Griffey Jr. had a Hall of Fame career between 1989 and 2010 – most of which was spent with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds. He retired after 22 years with a .284 batting average, 2,781 hits, 524 doubles, 38 triples, 630 home runs, 184 stolen bases, 1,836 RBIs, and 1,662 runs in 2,671 games played.
13. Babe Ruth – 16 grand slams
Babe Ruth batted a .360 in 178 at-bats and 210 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 22-year career – he had 64 hits, 13 doubles, 7 triples, 12 grand slams, 25 walks, 222 RBIs, and 241 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 36 strikeouts and grounded into double play 6 times.
Ruth had a Hall of Fame career between 1914 and 1935, most of which was spent with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. He retired after 22 years with a .342 batting average, 2,873 hits, 506 doubles, 136 triples, 714 home runs, 123 stolen bases, 2,214 RBIs, and 2,174 runs in 2,503 games.
12. Albert Pujols – 16 grand slams
Albert Pujols batted a .311 in 264 at-bats and 315 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 22-year career – he had 82 hits, 20 doubles, 16 grand slams, 16 walks, 260 RBIs, and 258 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side he had 41 strikeouts and grounded into double play 23 times.
Pujols is a future Hall of Famer who had a legendary career between 2001 and 2022, most of which was spent with the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels. He retired with a .296 batting average, 3,384 hits, 686 doubles, 16 triples, 703 home runs, 2,218 RBIs, and 1,914 runs scored in 3,080 games played.
11. Dave Kingman – 16 grand slams
Dave Kingman batted a .270 in 141 at-bats and 167 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 16-year career – he had 38 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 16 grand slams, 7 walks, 143 RBIs, and 104 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 33 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 10 times.
Kingman spent 16 seasons in the major leagues between 1971 and 1986 with the Mets, Giants, Cubs, Athletics, Padres, Angels, and Yankees. He retired with a .236 batting average, 1,575 hits, 240 doubles, 24 triples, 442 home runs, 1,210 RBIs, and 901 runs scored in 6,677 at-bats and 1,941 games played.
10. Hank Aaron – 16 grand slams
Hank Aaron batted a .313 in 230 at-bats and 271 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 23-year career – he had 72 hits, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 16 grand slams, 12 walks, 232 RBIs and 263 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 20 strikeouts and grounded into double play 13 times.
Aaron had a Hall of Fame career between 1954 and 1976 which was spent with the Atlanta/Milwaukee Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. He retired after 23 seasons with a .305 batting average, 3,771 hits, 624 doubles, 98 triples, 755 home runs, 240 stolen bases, 2,297 RBIs (all-time leader), and 2,174 runs.
9. Ted Williams – 17 grand slams
Ted Williams batted a .328 in 186 at-bats and 219 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 19-year career – he had 61 hits, 13 doubles, 1 triple, 17 grand slams, 31 walks, 221 RBIs, and 275 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side he had 19 strikeouts and grounded into double play 10 times.
Williams had a Hall of Fame career between 1939 and 1960, all of which was spent with the Boston Red Sox. He retired after 19 seasons with a .344 batting average, 2,654 hits, 525 doubles 71 triples, 521 home runs, 1,839 RBIs, and 1,798 runs in 7,706 at-bats, 9,792 plate appearances, and 2,292 games.
8. Carlos Lee – 17 grand slams
Carlos Lee batted a .307 in 179 at-bats and 207 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 14-year career – he had 55 hits, 10 doubles, 17 grand slams, 3 walks, 181 RBIs, and 152 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side he had 21 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 19 times.
Lee spent 14 years in the major leagues between 1999 and 2012 – most of which was spent with the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox. He retired with a .285 batting average, 2,273 hits, 469 doubles, 19 triples, 358 home runs, 125 stolen bases, 1,363 RBIs, and 1,125 runs in 2,099 games played.
7. Jimmie Foxx – 17 grand slams
Jimmie Foxx batted a .307 in 205 at-bats and 242 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 20-year career – he had 63 hits, 9 doubles, 4 triples, 17 grand slams, 30 walks, 231 RBIs, and 261 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 40 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 16 times.
Foxx had a Hall of Fame career between 1925 and 1945, most of which was spent with the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox. He retired after 20 years with a .325 batting average, 2,646 hits, 458 doubles, 125 triples, 534 home runs, 1,922 RBIs, and 1,751 runs in 8,134 at-bats and 2,317 games.
6. Robin Ventura – 18 grand slams
Robin Ventura batted a .340 in 188 at-bats and 238 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 16-year career – he had 64 hits, 9 doubles, 18 grand slams, 23 walks, 214 RBIs, and 185 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 43 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 9 times.
Ventura spent 16 seasons in the major leagues between 1989 and 2004, most of which was spent with the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets. He retired with a .267 batting average, 1,885 hits, 338 doubles, 14 triples, 294 home runs, 1,182 RBIs and 1,006 runs in 1,064 at-bats and 2,079 games.
5. Willie McCovey – 18 grand slams
Willie McCovey batted a .317 in 167 at-bats and 196 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 22-year career – he had 53 hits, 10 doubles, 1 triple, 18 grand slams, 15 walks, 184 RBIs, and 143 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 33 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 5 times.
McCovey had a Hall of Fame career between 1959 and 1980, most of which was spent with the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres. He retired with a .270 batting average, 2,211 hits, 353 doubles, 46 triples, 521 home runs scored, 1,555 RBIs, and 1,229 runs in 8,197 at-bats and 2,588 games played.
4. Eddie Murray – 19 grand slams
Eddie Murray batted a .399 in 238 at-bats and 302 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 21-year career – he had 95 hits, 22 doubles, 1 triple, 19 grand slams, 22 walks, 299 RBIs, and 285 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 34 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 25 times.
Murray had a Hall of Fame career between 1977 and 1997, most of which was spent with the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians. He retired with a .287 batting average, 3,255 hits, 560 doubles, 35 triples, 504 home runs, 110 stolen bases, 1,917 RBIs, and 1,627 runs scored.
3. Manny Ramirez – 21 grand slams
Manny Ramirez batted a .328 in 238 at-bats and 285 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 19-year career – he had 78 hits, 24 doubles, 21 grand slams, 28 walks, 252 RBIs, and 254 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 57 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 23 times.
Ramirez spent 19 seasons in the major leagues between 1993 and 2011, most of which with the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He retired with a .312 batting average, 2,574 hits, 547 doubles, 20 triples, 555 home runs, 1,831 RBIs, and 1,544 runs scored in 2,302 games played.
2. Lou Gehrig – 23 grand slams
Lou Gehrig batted a .369 in 252 at-bats and 289 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 17-year career – he had 93 hits, 15 doubles, 5 triples, 22 grand slams, 28 walks, 309 RBIs, and 235 runs with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had just 24 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 8 times.
Gehrig had a Hall of Fame career between 1923 and 1939, all of which was spent with the New York Yankees. He retired with a .340 batting average, 2,721 hits, 534 doubles, 163 triples, 493 home runs, 102 stolen bases, 1,995 RBIs, and 1,888 runs in 8,001 at-bats, 9,665 plate appearances, and 2,164 games.
1. Alex Rodriguez – 25 grand slams
Alex Rodriguez batted a .340 in 256 at-bats and 310 plate appearances with the bases loaded during his 22-year career – he had 87 hits, 16 doubles, 25 grand slams, 27 walks, 286 RBIs, and 289 runs scored with the bases loaded. On the flip side, he had 58 strikeouts and grounded into a double play 20 times.
Rodriguez spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1994 and 2016 with the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. He retired with a .295 batting average, 3,115 hits, 548 doubles, 31 triples, 696 home runs, 329 stolen bases, 2,086 RBIs, and 2,021 runs in 10,566 at-bats and 2,784 games.
Who Has the Most Grand Slams in a Single Season?
Like we mentioned above, Alex Bregman has already hit three grand slams this season – an incredible feat that doesn’t happen very often. In fact, only 24 players in MLB history have hit more than three (4+) grand slams in a single season and only six of those players have hit at least five in a single season.
Those five players are Richie Sexson (5) in 2006, Albert Pujols (5) in 2009, Jim Gentile (5) in 1961, Ernie Banks (5) in 1955, Travis Hafner (6) in 2006, and Don Mattingly (6) in 1987. Bregman is just two grand slams away from joining that list and three away from tying the all-time record – can he do it?
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It’s certainly possible for someone who hits a grand slam in 10% of his at-bats with the bases loaded. At that point, all Bregman needs is opportunity – which is good because he’s on an Astros’ team that knows how to get runners on base. If they can set him up for success, Bregman will continue to come through.
Which MLB Players Have the Most Home Runs in a Single Ballpark?
Last year, we witnessed Aaron Judge set an American League record for most home runs in a single season with 62 – an incredible feat that received a lot of media attention, especially towards the end of the season. But 2023 is a new year and that means new home run records are bound to be broken, right?
Correct – this time it’s Pete Alonso of the Mets and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Braves getting the attention. Alonso recently tied the record for most career home runs inside Citi Field (Mets’ home stadium), while Acuña Jr. is closing in on the record for most home runs inside Truist Park (Braves’ home stadium).
Alonso’s record-tying home run came on May 19, when he hit a game-tying grand slam in the bottom of the 7th inning – it was his 71st home run in Citi Field, which is tied with Lucas Duda. Meanwhile, Acuña Jr. is just two homers away from tying the Truist Park record – he has 68, but Freddie Freeman has 70.
Who Has the Most Home Runs in a Single Ballpark?
With Pete Alonso and Ronald Acuña Jr. closing in on the records at their respective ballparks, it makes any casual fan wonder how those records look in other ballparks across the history of the league. When you consider how long some ballparks have been around, some of those records have to be fairly high.
In fact, their totals for most home runs in a single ballpark are nowhere close to the records in other ballparks. Throughout the history of the MLB, there have been 193 batters to hit at least 100 home runs in the same ballpark and 26 of those batters surpassed 200 home runs in the same ballpark – that’s a lot!
Not only that, but one player, in particular, hit more than 300 home runs in the same ballpark – a number Pete Alonso and Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely come nowhere close to. With that being said, let’s take a look at the all-time leaders for most home runs in a single ballpark – dating all the way back to the 1920s.
20. Ron Santo – 212 home runs
Ron Santo hit 212 home runs inside Wrigley Field – the home of the Chicago Cubs – between 1960 and 1973. Only three players have hit more home runs in Wrigley Field. He had a .298 batting average, 1,165 hits, 188 doubles, 39 triples, 722 runs batted in, and 644 runs scored in 1,084 games played at Wrigley.
Santo spent 15 seasons in the major leagues between 1960 and 1974. He retired with a .277 batting average, 2,254 hits, 365 doubles, 67 triples, 342 home runs, 1,331 RBIs, and 1,138 runs in 2,243 games played. He was a 9-time All-Star, 5-time Gold Glove winner, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
19. David Ortiz – 222 home runs
David Ortiz hit 222 home runs inside Fenway Park – home of the Boston Red Sox – between 1998 and 2016. Only two players have hit more home runs in Fenway Park. He had a .310 batting average, 1,135 hits, 325 doubles, 13 triples, 842 runs batted in, and 644 runs scored in 1,014 games played at Fenway.
Ortiz spent 20 seasons in the major leagues between 1997 and 2016. He retired with a .286 batting average, 2,472 hits, 632 doubles, 19 triples, 541 home runs, 1,768 RBIs, and 1,419 runs in 2,408 games played. He was a 10-time All-Star, 3-time World Series champ, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
18. Al Kaline – 226 home runs
Al Kaline hit 226 home runs inside Tiger Stadium – home of the Detroit Tigers – between 1953 and 1974. No other player has hit more home runs in Tiger Stadium. He had a .303 batting average, 1,508 hits, 247 doubles, 33 triples, 827 runs batted in, and 838 runs scored in 1,421 games played at Tiger Stadium.
Kaline spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1953 and 1974. He retired with a .297 batting average, 3,007 hits, 498 doubles, 75 triples, 399 home runs, 1,582 RBIs, and 1,622 runs in 2,834 games played. He was an 18-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
17. Chipper Jones – 226 home runs
Chipper Jones hit 226 home runs inside Turner Field – home of the Atlanta Braves – between 1997 and 2012. No other player has hit more home runs in Turner Field. He had a .315 batting average, 1,223 hits, 244 doubles, 13 triples, 773 runs batted in, and 725 runs scored in 1,119 games played at Turner Field.
Jones spent 19 seasons in the major leagues between 1993 and 2012. He retired with a .303 batting average, 2,726 hits, 549 doubles, 38 triples, 468 home runs, 1,623 RBIs, and 1,619 runs in 2,499 games played. He was an 8-time All-Star, 1999 MVP, 1995 World Series champ, and current Hall of Famer.
16. Todd Helton – 227 home runs
Todd Helton hit 227 home runs inside Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, between 1997 and 2013 – no other player has hit more home runs in Coors Field. He had a .345 batting average, 1,394 hits, 321 doubles, 28 triples, 859 runs batted in, and 874 runs scored in 1,141 games played at Coors Field.
Helton spent 17 seasons in the major leagues between 1997 and 2013. He retired with a .316 batting average, 2,519 hits, 592 doubles, 37 triples, 369 home runs, 1,406 RBIs, and 1,401 runs in 2,247 games played. He was a 5-time All-Star, 4-time Silver Slugger, and 3-time Gold Glove winner.
15. Billy Williams – 231 home runs
Billy Williams hit 231 home runs inside Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, between 1959 and 1974 – only two other players have hit more home runs in Wrigley Field. He had a .309 batting average, 1,314 hits, 202 doubles, 42 triples, 733 runs batted in, and 717 runs in 1,116 games played at Wrigley.
Williams spent 18 seasons in the major leagues between 1959 and 1976. He retired with a .361 batting average, 2,711 hits, 434 doubles, 88 triples, 426 home runs, 1,475 RBIs, and 1,410 runs in 2,488 games played. He was a 6-time All-Star, 1961 Rookie of the Year, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
14. Willie McCovey – 236 home runs
Willie McCovey hit 236 home runs inside Candlestick Park, former home of the San Francisco Giants, between 1960 and 1980 – no other player has hit more home runs at Candlestick. He had a .274 batting average, 924 hits, 147 doubles, 16 triples, 690 RBIs, and 538 runs in 1,086 games at Candlestick.
McCovey spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1959 and 1980. He retired with a .270 batting average, 2,211 hits, 353 doubles, 46 triples, 521 home runs, 1,555 RBIs, and 1,229 runs in 2,588 games. He was a 6-time All-Star, 1959 Rookie of the Year, 1969 MVP, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
13. Carl Yastrzemski – 237 home runs
Carl Yastrzemski hit 237 home runs inside Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, between 1961 and 1983 – only one other player has hit more home runs in Fenway. He had a .306 batting average, 1,822 hits, 382 doubles, 38 triples, 1,063 RBIs, and 994 runs scored in 1,676 games played at Fenway.
Yastrzemski spent 23 seasons in the major leagues between 1961 and 1983. He retired with a .285 batting average, 3,419 hits, 646 doubles, 59 triples, 452 home runs, 1,844 RBIs, and 1,816 runs in 3,308 games. He was an 18-time All-Star, 1967 MVP, triple crown winner, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame.
12. Harmon Killebrew – 246 home runs
Harmon Killebrew hit 246 home runs inside Metropolitan Stadium, former home of the Minnesota Twins, between 1961 and 1975 – no other player has hit more home runs at Metropolitan. He had a .265 batting average, 848 hits, 112 doubles, 7 triples, 705 RBIs, and 538 runs in 969 games at Metropolitan.
Killebrew spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1954 and 1975. He retired with a .256 batting average, 2,086 hits, 290 doubles, 24 triples, 573 home runs, 1,584 RBIs, and 1,283 runs in 2,435 games played. He was a 13-time All-Star, was named MVP in 1969, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
11. Ted Williams – 248 home runs
Ted Williams hit 248 home runs inside Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, between 1939 and 1960 – no other player has hit more home runs at Fenway. He had a .361 batting average, 1,403 hits, 319 doubles, 35 triples, 965 runs batted in, and 974 runs scored in 1,165 games played at Fenway Park.
Williams spent 19 seasons in the major leagues between 1939 and 1960. He retired with a .344 batting average, 2,654 hits, 525 doubles, 71 triples, 521 home runs, 1,839 RBIs, and 1,798 runs in 2,292 games played. He was a 19-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, 2-time triple crown winner, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
10. Lou Gehrig – 251 home runs
Lou Gehrig hit 251 home runs inside Old Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, between 1923 and 1939 – only two other players have hit more home runs in the stadium. He had a .329 batting average, 1,269 hits, 206 doubles, 83 triples, 952 RBIs, and 882 runs in 1,080 games in the stadium.
Gehrig spent 17 seasons in the major leagues between 1923 and 1939. He retired with a .340 batting average, 2,721 hits, 534 doubles, 163 triples, 493 home runs, 1,995 RBIs, and 1,888 runs in 2,164 games. He was a 7-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, 7-time champion, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame.
9. Stan Musial – 252 home runs
Stan Musial hit 252 home runs inside Busch Stadium I, former home of the St. Louis Cardinals, between 1941 and 1963 – no other player has hit more home runs in the stadium. He had a .336 batting average, 1,815 hits, 394 doubles, 90 triples, 1,056 runs batted in, and 999 runs in 1,524 games in the stadium.
Musial spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1941 and 1963. He retired with a .331 batting average, 3,630 hits, 725 doubles, 177 triples, 475 home runs, 1,951 RBIs, and 1,949 runs in 3,026 games played. He was a 24-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, 3-time champion, and won 7 batting titles before being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
8. Paul Konerko – 259 home runs
Paul Konerko hit 259 home runs inside US Cellular Field (now Guaranteed Rate Field), home of the Chicago White Sox, between 1999 and 2014 – only one player has hit more. He had a .290 batting average, 1,165 hits, 199 doubles, 3 triples, 746 RBIs, and 625 runs in 1,133 games at US Cellular.
Konerko spent 18 seasons in the major leagues between 1997 and 2014. He retired with a .279 batting average, 2,340 hits, 410 doubles, 8 triples, 439 home runs, 1,412 RBIs, and 1,162 runs in 2,349 games played. He was a 6-time All-Star, the ALCS MVP in 2005, and won the 2005 World Series with the White Sox.
7. Babe Ruth – 259 home runs
Babe Ruth hit 259 home runs in Old Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, between 1923 and 1934 – only one player has hit more home runs inside the stadium. He had a .349 batting average, 988 hits, 140 doubles, 35 triples, 780 runs batted in, and 759 runs in 851 games at Yankee Stadium.
Ruth spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1914 and 1935. He retired with a .342 batting average, 2,873 hits, 506 doubles, 136 triples, 714 home runs, 2,214 RBIs, and 2,174 runs in 2,503 games played. He was a 7-time World Series champion, was named MVP in 1923, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
6. Frank Thomas – 263 home runs
Frank Thomas hit 263 home runs inside US Cellular Field (now Guaranteed Rate Field), home of the Chicago White Sox, between 1991 and 2007 – no one has hit more inside the stadium. He had a .313 batting average, 1,062 hits, 220 doubles, 5 triples, 746 RBIs, and 703 runs in 970 games at US Cellular.
Thomas spent 19 seasons in the major leagues between 1990 and 2008. He retired with a .301 batting average, 2,468 hits, 495 doubles, 12 triples, 521 home runs, 1,704 RBIs, and 1,494 runs in 2,322 games played. He was a 5-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, 4-time Silver Slugger, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
5. Mike Schmidt – 265 home runs
Mike Schmidt hit 265 home runs inside Veterans Stadium, former home of the Philadelphia Phillies, between 1972 and 1989 – no other player has hit more home runs in the stadium. He had a .272 batting average, 1,094 hits, 220 doubles, 31 triples, 825 RBIs, and 784 runs in 1,202 games in the stadium.
Schmidt spent 18 seasons in the major leagues between 1972 and 1989. He retired with a .267 batting average, 2,234 hits, 408 doubles, 59 triples, 548 home runs, 1,595 RBIs, and 1,506 runs in 2,404 games played. He was a 12-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, 1980 World Series champ, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
4. Mickey Mantle – 266 home runs
Mickey Mantle hit 266 home runs inside the old Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, between 1951 and 1968 – no other player has hit more home runs in the stadium. He had a .305 batting average, 1,211 hits, 163 doubles, 44 triples, 744 RBIs, and 825 runs in 1,213 games in Yankee Stadium.
Mantle spent 18 seasons in the major leagues between 1951 and 1968. He retired with a .298 batting average, 2,415 hits, 344 doubles, 72 triples, 536 home runs, 1,509 RBIs, and 1,676 runs in 2,401 games played. He was a 20-time All-Star, 7-time World Series champ, 3-time MVP, triple crown winner, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
3. Ernie Banks – 290 home runs
Ernie Banks hit 290 home runs inside Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, between 1953 and 1971 – only one other player has hit more home runs in Wrigley Field. Banks had a .290 batting average, 1,372 hits, 218 doubles, 42 triples, 909 runs batted in, and 722 runs scored in 1,285 games at Wrigley Field.
Banks spent 19 seasons in the major leagues between 1953 and 1971. He retired with a .274 batting average, 2,583 hits, 407 doubles, 90 triples, 512 home runs, 1,636 RBIs, and 1,305 runs in 2,528 games played. He was a 14-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, 1-time Gold Glove winner, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
2. Sammy Sosa – 293 home runs
Sammy Sosa hit 293 home runs inside Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, between 1992 and 2004 – no other player has hit more home runs in Wrigley Field. He had a .289 batting average, 1,005 hits, 145 doubles, 19 triples, 740 runs batted in, and 638 runs scored in 917 games at Wrigley Field.
Sosa spent 18 seasons in the major leagues between 1989 and 2007. He retired with a .344 batting average, 2,408 hits, 379 doubles, 45 triples, 609 home runs, 1,667 RBIs, and 1,475 runs in 2,354 games played. He was a 7-time All-Star, 6-time Silver Slugger, Home Run Derby champion, and 1998 MVP.
1. Mel Ott – 323 home runs
Mel Ott hit 323 home runs inside Polo Grounds, former home of the New York Giants, between 1926 and 1947 – no other player has ever hit more home runs in a single ballpark. He had a .297 batting average, 1,360 hits, 181 doubles, 21 triples, 951 runs batted in, and 953 runs in 1,367 games at Polo Grounds.
Ott spent 22 seasons in the major leagues between 1926 and 1947. He retired with a .304 batting average, 2,876 hits, 488 doubles, 72 triples, 511 home runs, 1,860 RBIs, and 1,859 runs in 2,730 games played. He was a 12-time All-Star, won the World Series with the Giants in 1933, and is now in the Hall of Fame.
Who Has the Most Home Runs in a Single Ballpark in a Single Season?
The list above takes into account a player’s home run totals in a single ballpark throughout their entire career, but who has the most home runs in a single ballpark in a single season? That record belongs to a man named Hank Greenberg, who hit 39 home runs for the Detroit Tigers in Briggs Stadium in 1938.
Only 33 batters in the history of the game have hit at least 30 home runs in the same ballpark in a single season – only 12 of those instances came since 2000. Aaron Judge was the most recent to do it with 30 home runs in Yankee Stadium in 2022 – the same year he broke the AL record for most HRs in a season.
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Judge hit even more than that in 2017, when he had 33 home runs inside Yankee Stadium – the same year Giancarlo Stanton hit 31 home runs inside Marlins Park. They’re the only two players to hit at least 30 home runs in the same ballpark in a single season since 2010 – and now they’re teammates!
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