Retired#92B1956–1972T-682 all-time
Bill Mazeroski
“Maz” · Pittsburgh Pirates
Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied Feb 20, 2026
Height / Weight6' 0" / 183 lb
BornSep 5, 1936 · Wheeling, WV, USA
MLB debutJul 7, 1956
Last gameOct 4, 1972
TeamPittsburgh Pirates 1956–1972
Career home runs
138
Best season
19
All-time HR rank
T-682
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5 badges earned1Unicorn
2Rare Air
2Legend
- UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 2001
- ×8Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Apr 26, 1958 · latest Sep 5, 1966
- Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1960 · 2 HR
- LegendSeasonPostseason home run1960 · 2 HR
- LegendCareerWorld Series ring2 rings · 1960, 1971
Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.
Career arc
Home runs by season · tap a barHome runsSelected season
Personal records
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Year by year
Regular season · MLB| Season | Team | G | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | AB/HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 34 | 72 | 0 | 3 | .188 | .217 | .250 | .467 | — |
| 1971 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 70 | 213 | 1 | 16 | .254 | .303 | .295 | .598 | 193.0 |
| 1970 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 112 | 404 | 7 | 39 | .229 | .283 | .324 | .607 | 52.4 |
| 1969 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 67 | 256 | 3 | 25 | .229 | .298 | .308 | .606 | 75.7 |
| 1968 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 143 | 556 | 3 | 42 | .251 | .304 | .312 | .616 | 168.7 |
| 1967 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 163 | 679 | 9 | 77 | .261 | .292 | .352 | .644 | 71.0 |
| 1966 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 162 | 660 | 16 | 82 | .262 | .296 | .398 | .694 | 38.8 |
| 1965 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 130 | 527 | 6 | 54 | .271 | .294 | .346 | .640 | 82.3 |
| 1964 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 162 | 644 | 10 | 64 | .268 | .300 | .381 | .681 | 60.1 |
| 1963 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 142 | 576 | 8 | 52 | .245 | .286 | .343 | .629 | 66.8 |
| 1962 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 159 | 617 | 14 | 81 | .271 | .315 | .418 | .733 | 40.9 |
| 1961 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 152 | 595 | 13 | 59 | .265 | .298 | .380 | .678 | 42.9 |
| 1960 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 151 | 591 | 11 | 64 | .273 | .320 | .392 | .712 | 48.9 |
| 1959 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 135 | 537 | 7 | 59 | .241 | .283 | .339 | .622 | 70.4 |
| 1958 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 152 | 607 | 19 | 68 | .275 | .308 | .439 | .747 | 29.8 |
| 1957 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 148 | 568 | 8 | 54 | .283 | .318 | .407 | .725 | 65.8 |
| 1956 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 81 | 277 | 3 | 14 | .243 | .293 | .318 | .611 | 85.0 |
| Career | 2163 | 8379 | 138 | 853 | .260 | .299 | .367 | .666 | 56.2 |
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Quick answers
Bill Mazeroski home run factsHow many career home runs does Bill Mazeroski have?
Bill Mazeroski hit 138 career MLB home runs in 17 seasons (1956–1972), tied for 682nd all-time.
Where does Bill Mazeroski rank on the all-time home run list?
Tied for 682nd in MLB history with 138. Next: Eddie Yost (139), 2 to pass.
What was Bill Mazeroski’s best home run season?
His most home runs in a season is 19, in 1958 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he posted a .747 OPS.
Is Bill Mazeroski in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. Bill Mazeroski was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
What teams has Bill Mazeroski played for?
Pittsburgh Pirates (1956–1972).
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