MLB 50+ Home Run Seasons

by StarrsCards - 47 cards (Last updated on Sep 26, 2022)

This is a list of every time a player hit 50+ Home Runs in a season. Listed in order of what year it was accomplished.

31. 2001 Topps #612 Alex Rodriguez

Home Runs hit that season: 52
Date of 50th HR: 9/28/2001
Pitcher: Ismael Valdez
Stadium: Edison Field
Opponent: Angels
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
AL Hank Aaron Award
6th in AL MVP Voting

32. 2001 Topps #674 Luis Gonzalez

Home Runs hit that season: 57
Date of 50th HR: 8/29/2001
Pitcher: Kirk Reuter
Stadium: Pacific Bell Park
Opponent: Giants
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
3rd in NL MVP Voting

33. 2001 Topps #688 Sammy Sosa

Home Runs hit that season: 64
Date of 50th HR: 8/26/2001
Pitcher: Dustin Hermanson
Stadium: Wrigley Field (IL)
Opponent: Cardinals
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
2nd in NL MVP Voting

34. 2001 Topps #497 Barry Bonds

Home Runs hit that season: 73
Date of 50th HR: 8/11/2001
Pitcher: Joe Borowski
Stadium: Wrigley Field (IL)
Opponent: Cubs
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
Major League Player of the Year
NL Hank Aaron Award
NL MVP

35. 2002 Topps #460 Jim Thome

Home Runs hit that season: 52
Date of 50th HR: 9/25/2002
Pitcher: Rick Reed
Stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Opponent: Twins
Other awards that season:
Roberto Clemente Award
7th in AL MVP Voting

36. 2002 Topps #640 Alex Rodriguez

Home Runs hit that season: 57
Date of 50th HR: 9/5/2002
Pitcher: Jason Johnson
Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Opponent: Orioles
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Gold Glove Award
Silver Slugger Award
Major League Player of the Year
AL Hank Aaron Award
2nd in AL MVP Voting

37. 2005 Topps #50 Andruw Jones

Home Runs hit that season: 51
Date of 50th HR: 9/14/2005
Pitcher: Geoff Geary
Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Opponent: Phillies
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Gold Glove Award
Silver Slugger Award
Major League Player of the Year
NL Hank Aaron Award
2nd in NL MVP Voting

38. 2006 Topps #423 David Ortiz

Home Runs hit that season: 54
Date of 50th HR:
Pitcher: Boof Bonser
Stadium: Fenway Park
Opponent: Twins
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
Edgar Martinez Award
3rd in AL MVP Voting

39. 2006 Topps #398 Ryan Howard

Home Runs hit that season: 58
Date of 50th HR: 9/3/2006
Pitcher: Tim Hudson
Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Opponent: Braves
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
Major League Player of the Year
NL Hank Aaron Award
NL MVP

40. 2007 Topps #139 Prince Fielder

Home Runs hit that season: 50
Date of 50th HR: 9/25/2007
Pitcher: Kip Wells
Stadium: Miller Park
Opponent: Cardinals
Other awards that season:
All-Star
Silver Slugger Award
NL Hank Aaron Award
3rd in AL MVP Voting

Comments

Apr 7, 2021 - 8:56PM
Vvvergeer

Great, well-researched, well-crafted list. I'll always remember Foster's year, my first 50+ homer experience. Couple surprising names. But the omissions are what get you. Aaron. McCovey. Others.
Great job!
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