MLB All-Time Records
The greatest achievements in baseball history
As of September 8, 2026, these are the all-time Major League Baseball records for career and single-season batting and pitching. Barry Bonds holds the career home run record with 762, Pete Rose holds the career hits record with 4,256, and Nolan Ryan holds the career strikeout record with 5,714. Each record below links to the full top-ten ranking and to the player's own career page.
Data updated
Career Batting Records
Home Runs
| Rank | Player Name | Home Runs | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 762 | 1986-2007 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 755 | 1954-1976 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 714 | 1914-1935 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | 703 | 2001-2022 |
| 5 | Alex Rodriguez | 696 | 1994-2016 |
| 6 | Willie Mays | 660 | 1951-1973 |
| 7 | Ken Griffey | 630 | 1989-2010 |
| 8 | Jim Thome | 612 | 1991-2012 |
| 9 | Sammy Sosa | 609 | 1989-2007 |
| 10 | Frank Robinson | 586 | 1956-1976 |
Hits
| Rank | Player Name | Hits | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | 4256 | 1963-1986 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 4189 | 1905-1928 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 3771 | 1954-1976 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 3630 | 1941-1963 |
| 5 | Tris Speaker | 3514 | 1907-1928 |
| 6 | Derek Jeter | 3465 | 1995-2014 |
| 7 | Cap Anson | 3435 | 1871-1897 |
| 8 | Honus Wagner | 3420 | 1897-1917 |
| 9 | Carl Yastrzemski | 3419 | 1961-1983 |
| 10 | Albert Pujols | 3384 | 2001-2022 |
RBI
| Rank | Player Name | RBI | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 2297 | 1954-1976 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | 2218 | 2001-2022 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 2217 | 1914-1935 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 2086 | 1994-2016 |
| 5 | Cap Anson | 2075 | 1871-1897 |
| 6 | Barry Bonds | 1996 | 1986-2007 |
| 7 | Lou Gehrig | 1995 | 1923-1939 |
| 8 | Stan Musial | 1951 | 1941-1963 |
| 9 | Ty Cobb | 1944 | 1905-1928 |
| 10 | Jimmie Foxx | 1922 | 1925-1945 |
Career Pitching Records
Wins
| Rank | Player Name | Wins | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Young | 511 | 1890-1911 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 417 | 1907-1927 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 373 | 1911-1930 |
| 4 | Christy Mathewson | 373 | 1900-1916 |
| 5 | Pud Galvin | 365 | 1875-1892 |
| 6 | Warren Spahn | 363 | 1942-1965 |
| 7 | Kid Nichols | 362 | 1890-1906 |
| 8 | Greg Maddux | 355 | 1986-2008 |
| 9 | Roger Clemens | 354 | 1984-2007 |
| 10 | Tim Keefe | 342 | 1880-1893 |
Strikeouts
| Rank | Player Name | Strikeouts | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 5714 | 1966-1993 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 4875 | 1988-2009 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 4672 | 1984-2007 |
| 4 | Steve Carlton | 4136 | 1965-1988 |
| 5 | Bert Blyleven | 3701 | 1970-1992 |
| 6 | Tom Seaver | 3640 | 1967-1986 |
| 7 | Don Sutton | 3574 | 1966-1988 |
| 8 | Justin Verlander | 3554 | 2005-2026 |
| 9 | Max Scherzer | 3537 | 2008-2026 |
| 10 | Gaylord Perry | 3534 | 1962-1983 |
Saves
| Rank | Player Name | Saves | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 652 | 1995-2013 |
| 2 | Trevor Hoffman | 601 | 1993-2010 |
| 3 | Kenley Jansen | 494 | 2010-2026 |
| 4 | Lee Smith | 478 | 1980-1997 |
| 5 | Craig Kimbrel | 441 | 2010-2026 |
| 6 | Francisco Rodriguez | 437 | 2002-2017 |
| 7 | John Franco | 424 | 1984-2005 |
| 8 | Billy Wagner | 422 | 1995-2010 |
| 9 | Aroldis Chapman | 400 | 2010-2026 |
| 10 | Dennis Eckersley | 390 | 1975-1998 |
Single-Season Records
Home Runs
| Rank | Player Name | Home Runs | Year | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 73 | 2001 | SFN |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 70 | 1998 | SLN |
| 3 | Sammy Sosa | 66 | 1998 | CHN |
| 4 | Mark McGwire | 65 | 1999 | SLN |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 64 | 2001 | CHN |
| 6 | Sammy Sosa | 63 | 1999 | CHN |
| 7 | Aaron Judge | 62 | 2022 | NYA |
| 8 | Roger Maris | 61 | 1961 | NYA |
| 9 | Cal Raleigh | 60 | 2025 | SEA |
| 10 | Babe Ruth | 60 | 1927 | NYA |
Hits
| Rank | Player Name | Hits | Year | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ichiro Suzuki | 262 | 2004 | SEA |
| 2 | George Sisler | 257 | 1920 | SLA |
| 3 | Lefty O'Doul | 254 | 1929 | PHI |
| 4 | Bill Terry | 254 | 1930 | NY1 |
| 5 | Al Simmons | 253 | 1925 | PHA |
| 6 | Rogers Hornsby | 250 | 1922 | SLN |
| 7 | Chuck Klein | 250 | 1930 | PHI |
| 8 | Ty Cobb | 248 | 1911 | DET |
| 9 | George Sisler | 246 | 1922 | SLA |
| 10 | Ichiro Suzuki | 242 | 2001 | SEA |
MLB All-Time Records: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who holds the MLB career home run record?
- Barry Bonds holds the career home run record with 762.
- Who has the most hits in MLB history?
- Pete Rose holds the career hits record with 4,256.
- Who has the most strikeouts all-time?
- Nolan Ryan holds the career strikeout record with 5,714.
- What is the single-season home run record?
- Barry Bonds holds the single-season home run record with 73 in 2001.