Unveiling MLB’s Greatest Secrets: Records and Moments That Shaped Baseball History Forever
Both Mark Buehrle and Ryan Franklin threw complete games in dominant pitching performances when the Chicago White Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in April of 2005. The game took just one hour and 39 minutes, making it the fastest game of all time. However, it barely broke the record as there have been three others within five minutes of this rapid matchup.
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Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hit .408 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs across his record 56-game hitting streak in 1941.
Below is an index of various all-time season records, streaks and interesting tidbits to bring some of these remarkable stories to life and showcase the rich history of America’s pastime. Commissioner Rob Manfred first announced MLB would recognize statistics from the Negro Leagues in 2020. And before the 2024 season, the league made it official.
MLB All-Time Records
Player Records
While 14 teams have come back from a 3-1 deficit in a postseason series, the 2004 Boston Red Sox pulled off the biggest series comeback in history when they came back from down 3-0 to beat the rival New York Yankees. David Ortizâs walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game 4 drastically shifted the momentum of the series.
Team Records
Six players share the record with three career cycles, while five players have the mark for cycles in a season with two.
Player Postseason Records
In Game 4 of the 1999 ALDS, the Boston Red Sox defeated Cleveland 23-7 for the biggest rout in playoff history. The biggest blowout in World Series history? The New York Yankees over the New York Giants 18-4 in Game 2 of the 1936 Fall Classic.
Team Postseason Records
Nolan Ryanâs 5,714 strikeouts remain a record that many view as untouchable (much like his seven no-hitters). His blistering fastball and devastating curveball intimidated every opposing hitter for his entire 27-year career.
Player Records
Most Career Home Runs
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Home Runs in a Single Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Home Runs in a Game by a Player
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Consecutive Games with a Home Run
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Career RBIs
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most RBIs in a Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Highest Batting Average in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Strikeouts in a Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Strikeouts in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Career Hits
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Career Stolen Bases
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Stolen Bases in a Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most MVP Awards
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Cy Young Awards
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Gold Glove Awards at Each Position
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Five-Hit Games in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Five-Hit Games in a Career
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Lowest ERA in a Career
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Lowest ERA in a Single Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Highest Paid Player
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Cycles in a Season and Career
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Stolen Bases by a Rookie
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Triple Crown Winners
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Home Runs by a Rookie
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Longest Hitting Streak
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Saves in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Strikeouts in a Career
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Team Records
Most Home Runs in a Game by a Team
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Stolen Bases in a Game by a Team
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Best Record in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Worst Record in a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Total Runs Scored in a Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Wins in a Row
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Losses in a Row
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Biggest Comeback in a Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Fastest Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Biggest Blowout in MLB History
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Best Start to a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Worst Start to a Season
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Postseason Player Records
Most Strikeouts in a Playoff Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Lowest ERA in a Postseason
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most World Series MVPs
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Home Runs in a Postseason
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Home Runs in a Postseason and World Series Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Doubles in a Postseason and World Series Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Hits in a Postseason and World Series Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most RBIs in a Postseason and World Series Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Team Postseason Records
Most Home Runs in a Playoff Game by a Team
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Total Runs Scored in a Playoff Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Longest Active World Series Win Drought
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Longest Active Playoff Appearance Drought
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Most Consecutive Playoff Appearances
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Fastest Postseason Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Biggest Comeback in a Series
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Biggest Comeback in a Playoff Game
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
Biggest Postseason and World Series Blowout
Ten players on the all-time MVP leaderboard each have three career MVPs, which places them collectively tied for second place of all time. This group of Hall of Famers won less than half the MVP awards Barry Bonds won, who won the National League MVP seven times including in four straight seasons.
The 2023 Rays, the 1982 Braves and 1987 Brewers are tied for the longest season-opening winning streaks in the AL/NLâs modern era at 13-0.
The teams with the five worst records of the modern era all played in 1935 or earlier, except for the 1962 Mets in their 120-loss inaugural season. The Philadelphia Athletics are the owners of both the worst- and fifth-worst records of all time.
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