Most Home Runs in a Single MLB Season

Updated Sep. 25, 2025 10:14 a.m. ET

The home run is a staple of Major League Baseball, a testament to a hitter's power and skill. Over the years, many players have achieved impressive home run totals in a single season. Let's take a look at the top home run leaders in MLB history.

MLB single-season home run leaders (post-1900):

  • No. 1: 73 home runs - Barry Bonds (2001)
  • No. 2: 70 home runs - Mark McGwire (1998)
  • No. 3: 66 home runs - Sammy Sosa (1998)
  • No. 4: 65 home runs - Mark McGwire (1999)
  • No. 5: 64 home runs - Sammy Sosa (2001)
  • No. 6: 63 home runs - Sammy Sosa (1999)
  • No. 7: 62 home runs - Aaron Judge (2022)
  • No. 8: 61 home runs - Roger Maris (1961)
  • No. 9 - tie: 60 home runs - Babe Ruth (1927)
  • No. 9 - tie: 60 home runs - Cal Raleigh (2025)

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Who holds the record for the most home runs in one season?

Barry Bonds holds the record for the most home runs in one season, with a whopping 73 home runs hit in the 2001 season.

Who had the most home runs this season?

As of Sept 25, 2025, Cal Raleigh leads the league in home runs with 60. Kyle Schwarber is second with 56. Shohei Ohtani is third with 53, followed by Aaron Judge with 51.