Barry Bonds holds the MLB single-season record with 73 home runs, set in 2001 with the San Francisco Giants. The American League record is 62, set by Aaron Judge in 2022 with the New York Yankees.
Roger Maris broke Ruth's record of 60, hitting 61 home runs in 1961 with the New York Yankees. Maris's record then stood for 37 years until both Mark McGwire (70) and Sammy Sosa (66) surpassed it in 1998.
Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times across his career — more than any other player. Mike Schmidt leads all NL players with 8 HR titles, while Ralph Kiner holds the record for the most consecutive titles with 7 in a row (1946–1952).
Barry Bonds holds the career MLB home run record with 762. Hank Aaron is second with 755. Babe Ruth is third with 714.
Barry Bonds holds the MLB single-season home run record with 73, set in 2001 with the San Francisco Giants. The American League record is 62, set by Aaron Judge in 2022.
Who hit 61 home runs to break Babe Ruth's record?▼
Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 with the New York Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60 set in 1927. Maris's record stood until 1998 when both Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa surpassed it.
How many times did Babe Ruth lead the AL in home runs?▼
Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times across his career — more than any other player in history.