1996, Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cleveland Indians third baseman Jim Thome in action at the plate at Jacobs Field during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
There have been some incredible home-run hitters in the history of baseball, and some franchises have been lucky enough to have a number of them play for their organization. Other franchises simply haven’t been as lucky, but here is a list of every franchise’s all-time HR leader.
Blue Jays: Carlos Delgado
Jun 19, 1998; Toronto, ON, CANADA; FILE PHOTO; Toronto Blue Jays infielder Carlos Delgado (25) in action against the New York Yankees at the Skydome. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
336 Homeruns
Orioles: Cal Ripken Jr.
BALTIMORE, MD – CIRCA 1995: Cal Ripken Jr #8 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for this portrait before the start of a Major League baseball game circa 1995 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland. Cal Ripken Jr played for the Orioles from 1981-01. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
431 Homeruns
Yankees: Babe Ruth
Yankees’ champion player, Babe Ruth, demonstrating his batting style in 1929.
659 Homeruns
Rays: Evan Longoria
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – APRIL 14: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws over to first against the New York Yankees during the game on April 14, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
261Homeruns
Red Sox: Ted Williams
circa 1955: Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams (1918 – 2002) in a gray uniform, holding a baseball bat in a baseball stadium. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
521 Homeruns
Tigers: Al Kaline
DETROIT, MI – JUNE 28: Al Kaline #6 of the Detroit Tigers swings at the pitch during an MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 28, 1959 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. The Orioles catcher is Gus Triandos #11. (Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images) (Set Number: X6039)
399 Homeruns
Guardians: Jim Thome
CLEVELAND – CIRCA 1999: Jim Thome #25 of the Cleveland Indians bats during an MLB game at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Thome played for 22 seasons, with 6 different teams, was a 5-time All-Star and was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. (Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images)
337Homeruns
Twins: Harmon Killebrew
Unknown date; Cleveland, OH; USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Twins first baseman Harmon Killebrew at the plate against the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK
559 Homeruns
Royals: George Brett
July 1976; Detroit, MD, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett (5) at bat against the Baltimore Orioles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
317 Homeruns
White Sox: Frank Thomas
Frank Thomas #35, Designated Hitter for the Chicago White Sox eyes the ball as he swings his bat during the Major League Baseball American League East game against the New York Yankees on 26 July 1998 at Yankee Stadium, New York, New York, United States. The Yankees won the game 6 – 3. (Photo by David Seelig/Getty Images)
448 Homeruns
Astros: Jeff Bagwell
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 19: Jeff Bagwell #5 of the Houston Astros looks on for a pitch during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 19,1997 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
449 Homeruns
Athletics: Mark McGwire
1988: Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics stands ready at bat during a 1988 season game. Mark McGwire played for the Oakland Athletics from 1986-1997. (Photo by: Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)
363 Homeruns
Rangers: Juan Gonzalez
1998, Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Texas Rangers left fielder Juan Gonzalez in action at the plate against the Anaheim Angels at Angels Stadium during the 1998 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
372 Homeruns
Angels: Mike Trout
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 2: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels bats during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 2, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 5-2. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
378 Homeruns
Mariners: Ken Griffey Jr.
SEATTLE – SEPTEMBER 20: Ken Griffey Jr #24 of the Seattle Mariners makes a hit during the game against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
417 Homeruns
Braves: Hank Aaron
(Original Caption) Hank Aaron is shown in this close up. He is shown as an Atlanta Braves outfielder during Spring Training.
733 Homeruns
Phillies: Mike Schmidt
Baseball player Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1979. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
548 Homeruns
Marlins: Giancarlo Stanton
Mar 5, 2012; Jupiter, FL. USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) connects for a base hit against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. The Marlins defeated the Cardinals 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
267 Homeruns
Mets: Darryl Strawberry
New York Mets Daryl Strawberry hits an 8th inning homer against the Boston Red Sox 8-5 in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series at Shea Stadium Oct. 27, 1986.
(Original Caption) 8/12/1956-Chicago, IL- Stan Musial, of the Cardinals, slaps out his 1,071st extra base-hit to tie a National League Record held by Mel Ott, former Giants great. Musial’s blow, a double, came in the 6th inning of the first game against the Chicago Cubs. The pitcher at the time was Bob Rush. The Cubs won, 6-2.
475 Homeruns
Cubs: Sammy Sosa
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 21: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates as catcher Jason Kendall looks on during a Major League Baseball game at PNC Park on September 21, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-1. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
545 Homeruns
Reds: Johnny Bench
Unknown date and unknown location; USA, FILE PHOTO; A portrait of Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.
389 Homeruns
Brewers: Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun watches his two run homer in the first inning during the Milwaukee Brewers-Houston Astros MLB baseball game Tuesday, May 25, 2010, Photo by Rick Wood. RWOOD/JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
352 Homeruns
Pirates: Willie Stargell
Unknown date and location; FILE PHOTO: Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Willie Stargell at bat. Stargell hit 475 home runs and led the Pirates to two World Series titles in 1971 and 1979, when he was the oldest player to win the league MVP. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
475 Homeruns
Dodgers: Duke Snider
American baseball player Duke Snider (1926 – 2011) of the Brooklyn Dodgers, USA, circa 1960. (Photo by FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
389 Homeruns
Giants: Willie Mays
(Original Caption) Willie Mays, Giants’ centerfielder and rookie of the year in the National League at Giants’ spring training, Phoenix, Arizona. Willis is waiting for his draft call.
646 Homeruns
D-Backs: Luis Gonzalez
Unknown Date, 2001; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez at the plate against the New York Yankees during the 2001 World Series. Mandatory Credit: VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
224 Homeruns
Rockies: Todd Helton
Sep 22, 2005; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies Todd Helton prior to start of the game against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler
369 Homeruns
Padres: Manny Machado
Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images