Semien made history in the process, setting a new single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman. Semien’s home run, his 44th of the season, broke a tie with Davey Johnson, who homered 43 times in 1973 as a member of the Atlanta Braves.
What second baseman hit the most home runs?
Jeff Kent has crushed the most career home runs by a second baseman, with 354 homers.
| NAME | G | H |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kent | 2068 | 2,264 |
| Robinson Cano | 2154 | 2,530 |
| Ryne Sandberg | 1995 | 2,213 |
| Rogers Hornsby | 1649 | 2,283 |
Who has the most home runs as a shortstop?
Cal Ripken Jr. has launched the most career homers by a shortstop, with 353 home runs.
| NAME | G | HR |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Ripken Jr. | 2381 | 353 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 1275 | 345 |
| Ernie Banks | 1216 | 298 |
| Miguel Tejada | 1871 | 285 |
Who has the most home runs as a third baseman?
Mike Schmidt is the best third baseman of all time. Over his 18 seasons, Schmidt recorded a . 267 batting average, knocked in 1,595 runs, scored 1,506 runs and hit 548 home runs. He led the league in home runs eight times, RBI four times and OPS five times.
Who has the most home runs as a first baseman?
Home Run Records
| Home Run Records Career Home Run Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record | Lg | Name(s) |
| Most Career Home Runs By A First Baseman | AL | Lou Gehrig |
| NL | Willie McCovey | |
| ML | Mark McGwire | |
Who has the most home runs in 2021?
MLB Postseason Stat Leaders 2021
| Home Runs | HR |
|---|---|
| 1 Enrique HernandezBOS | 5 |
| 1 Jose AltuveHOU | 5 |
| 1 Rafael DeversBOS | 5 |
| 4 Chris TaylorLAD | 4 |
Who has the most home runs by a catcher?
Mike Piazza has launched the most career homers by a catcher, with 399 homers.
| NAME | G | HR |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Piazza | 1700 | 399 |
| Carlton Fisk | 2408 | 366 |
| Johnny Bench | 1877 | 356 |
| Yogi Berra | 2001 | 336 |
Who has the most HR of all time?
Career Leaders & Records for Home Runs
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Home Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Barry Bonds (22) | 762 |
| 2. | Henry Aaron+ (23) | 755 |
| 3. | Babe Ruth+ (22) | 714 |
| 4. | Alex Rodriguez (22) | 696 |
Who has the most solo home runs in a season?
Single-Season Leaders & Records for Home Runs
| Player (age that year) | Home Runs | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Bonds (36) | 73 | 664 |
| Mark McGwire (34) | 70 | 681 |
| Sammy Sosa (29) | 66 | 722 |
| Mark McGwire (35) | 65 | 661 |
Who has the most RBIS in MLB history?
Hank Aaron has batted in the most runs in Major League Baseball history with 2,297 RBI.
Is Barry Bonds a switch hitter?
Historically, only six percent of non-pitchers have switch hit. Including all players whose careers started after Mantle’s ended produces only a handful of players who might be ranked ahead of Mantle. Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., and of course, Barry Bonds comprise the extremely short list.
What is the longest home run ever hit?
The Longest Home Run Ever Was So Deep, It Fooled the Camera Man
- 535 Feet: Adam Dunn (Cincinnati Reds, 2004), Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1978)
- 539 Feet: Reggie Jackson (Oakland Athletics, 1971)
- 565 Feet: Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees, 1953)
- 575 Feet: Babe Ruth (New York Yankees, 1921)
Who is the best outfielder of all time?
Hall of Fame * Veterans Committee **
| Rank | Player Name | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth* | 5.399 |
| 2 | Ted Williams* | 5.087 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 4.855 |
| 4 | Ty Cobb* | 4.839 |
Who is the best shortstop in MLB history?
Career dWAR Leaders at Shortstop
| Rank | Player (yrs) | Defensive WAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozzie Smith (19) | 44.2 |
| 2 | Mark Belanger (18) | 39.5 |
| 3 | Cal Ripken Jr. (21) | 35.7 |
| 4 | Joe Tinker (15) | 34.3 |
Who is the best MLB player of all time?
Top 10 Best Baseball Player
- Walter Johnson. …
- Lou Gehrig. …
- Ty Cobb. …
- Ted Williams. …
- Hank Aaron. Indianapolis Clowns, Milwaukee/ Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers. …
- Barry Bonds. Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants. …
- Willie Mays. New York/ San Fransico Giants, New York Mets. …
- Babe Ruth. Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Boston Braves.