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Who has the most total bases in MLB history?
Henry Aaron+
Career Leaders & Records for Total Bases
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Total Bases |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Henry Aaron+ (23) | 6856 |
| 2. | Stan Musial+ (22) | 6134 |
| 3. | Willie Mays+ (23) | 6080 |
| 4. | Albert Pujols (21, 41) | 6042 |
What records does Babe Ruth still hold?
At the time of his retirement, Ruth held many of baseball’s most esteemed records, including the career records for home runs (714 — since broken), slugging percentage (0.690), runs batted in (2,213 — since broken), bases on balls (2,062 — since broken) and on-base plus slugging (1.164).
What is the easiest base to steal in baseball?
Second base
Second base is also the easiest to steal, as it is farthest from home plate and thus a longer throw from the catcher is required to prevent it. Third base is a shorter throw for the catcher, but the runner is able to take a longer lead off second base and can leave for third base earlier against a left-handed pitcher.
What’s the MLB record for total bases in a season?
Hank Aaron (left) and Babe Ruth hold the MLB records for total bases in a career and in a single season, 6,856 and 457, respectively. Shawn Green (left) and Josh Hamilton hold the records for total bases in a single game for the National League and American League, 19 and 18, respectively.
Who is the American League leader in total bases?
Aaron hit for 300 or more total bases in a record 15 different seasons. Ty Cobb’s 5,854 total bases constitute the American League record. Albert Pujols is the active leader and 9th all-time, with 5,640 TB through August 11, 2018.
When was intentional bases on balls first recorded?
Statistic Description: Intentional Bases on Balls First tracked in 1955. Note that seasons prior to 1876 are not included in single-season marks, but are included in career marks.
How many total bases does Hank Aaron have?
Hank Aaron’s 6,856 career total bases make him the all-time MLB record holder. Having spent the majority of his career playing in the National League, he also holds the NL record of 6,591 total bases. Aaron hit for 300 or more total bases in a record 15 different seasons.