The top 10 Major League Baseball players with the most home runs, along with some details about their careers
1. Barry Bonds - 762 home runs: Barry Bonds played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986-1992) and the San Francisco Giants (1993-2007). He holds the record for the most home runs in a single season (73 in 2001) and is regarded as one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. However, his career has been overshadowed by allegations of performance-enhancing drug use.
2. Hank Aaron - 755 home runs: Hank Aaron played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1954-1974) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976). He held the all-time home run record for over three decades until Bonds surpassed him. Aaron was known for his consistent hitting and exceptional power, finishing his career with 755 home runs.
3. Babe Ruth - 714 home runs: Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919), New York Yankees (1920-1934), and Boston Braves (1935). Ruth's power and hitting prowess revolutionized the game. He held the career home run record until Aaron surpassed him in 1974. Ruth's charismatic personality and legendary status still make him one of the most iconic figures in baseball.
4. Alex Rodriguez - 696 home runs: Alex Rodriguez, commonly known as A-Rod, played for the Seattle Mariners (1994-2000), Texas Rangers (2001-2003), and New York Yankees (2004-2016). He was a 14-time All-Star and three-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP). Despite some controversies surrounding his career, Rodriguez's home run numbers are undeniably impressive.
5. Willie Mays - 660 home runs: Willie Mays played for the New York/San Francisco Giants (1951-1972) and the New York Mets (1972-1973). Mays was a complete player known for his power, speed, and exceptional fielding skills. He won two MVP awards and was a 24-time All-Star during his career.
6. Albert Pujols - 667 home runs (as of 2021): Albert Pujols has played for the St. Louis Cardinals (2001-2011), Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2021-present). A three-time MVP and two-time World Series champion with the Cardinals, Pujols has been a consistent power hitter throughout his career. His home run total is expected to increase as he continues to play.
7. Ken Griffey Jr. - 630 home runs: Ken Griffey Jr. played for the Seattle Mariners (1989-1999, 2009-2010), Cincinnati Reds (2000-2008), and Chicago White Sox (2008). Known for his sweet left-handed swing, Griffey was one of the most popular players of his era. He won the MVP award in 1997 and was selected to 13 All-Star Games.
8. Jim Thome - 612 home runs: Jim Thome played for the Cleveland Indians (1991-2002, 2011), Philadelphia Phillies (2003-2005, 2012), Chicago White Sox (2006-2009), Los Angeles Dodgers (2009), and Minnesota Twins (2010). Thome was a prolific power hitter and a five-time All-Star. He is known for his pure hitting ability and his consistent display of power throughout his career.
9. Sammy Sosa - 609 home runs: Sammy Sosa played for the Texas Rangers (1989-1991), Chicago White Sox (1991).