Retired#31B1954–1975#12 all-time

Harmon Killebrew

“Killer” · Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals

Harmon Killebrew hit 573 home runs for one franchise, the Washington Senators who became the Minnesota Twins in 1961, before a final season in Kansas City. He hit 40 or more eight times, led the American League six times and won the 1969 AL MVP.

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied May 17, 2011
Height / Weight5' 11" / 213 lb
BornJun 29, 1936 · Payette, ID, USA
MLB debutJun 23, 1954
Last gameSep 26, 1975
TeamsWashington Senators 1954–1960Minnesota Twins 1961–1974Kansas City Royals 1975
Career home runs
573
2435 games · 22 seasons
Best season
49
1964 · Minnesota Twins
All-time HR rank
#12
Next: Mark McGwire (583), 11 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

15 badges earned
4Unicorn
7Rare Air
4Legend
  • UnicornGameThree home runsSep 21, 1963 · @ Boston Red Sox
  • UnicornSeasonMVP award1969
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1984
  • UnicornCareer500 home runs573 home runs
  • ×46Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst May 29, 1956 · latest May 23, 1975
  • ×6Rare AirSeasonHome run title1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1969
  • ×8Rare AirSeason40 home runs1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 +3 more
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games1964, 1970 · best 5 straight
  • Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1965 · 1 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs573 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerMVP award1969
  • ×10LegendSeason30 home runs1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 +5 more
  • ×2LegendSeasonPostseason home run1965, 1970 · 3 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs573 home runs
  • LegendCareer200 home runs573 home runs

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

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Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
1975Kansas City Royals1063691444.199.317.375.69222.3
1974Minnesota Twins1223821354.222.312.360.67225.6
1973Minnesota Twins69290532.242.352.347.69949.6
1972Minnesota Twins1395322674.231.367.450.81716.7
1971Minnesota Twins14762428119.254.386.464.85017.9
1970Minnesota Twins15766541113.271.411.546.95712.9
1969Minnesota Twins16270949140.276.427.5841.01111.3
1968Minnesota Twins1003711740.210.361.420.78117.4
1967Minnesota Twins16368944113.269.408.558.96612.4
1966Minnesota Twins16267739110.281.391.538.92914.6
1965Minnesota Twins1134792575.269.384.501.88516.0
1964Minnesota Twins15868249111.270.377.548.92511.8
1963Minnesota Twins1425964596.258.349.555.90411.4
1962Minnesota Twins15566648126.243.366.545.91111.5
1961Minnesota Twins15065646122.288.405.6061.01111.8
1960Washington Senators1245173180.276.375.534.90914.3
1959Washington Senators15364742105.242.354.516.87013.0
1958Washington Senators133302.194.212.194.406—
1957Washington Senators93325.290.333.548.88115.5
1956Washington Senators44110513.222.291.394.68519.8
1955Washington Senators388947.200.281.363.64420.0
1954Washington Senators91503.308.400.385.785—
Career243598315731584.256.376.509.88514.2

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Harmon Killebrew home run facts
How many career home runs does Harmon Killebrew have?

Harmon Killebrew hit 573 career MLB home runs in 22 seasons (1954–1975), 12th all-time.

Where does Harmon Killebrew rank on the all-time home run list?

12th in MLB history with 573. Next: Mark McGwire (583), 11 to pass.

What was Harmon Killebrew’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 49, in 1964 with the Minnesota Twins, when he posted a .925 OPS.

Is Harmon Killebrew in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Harmon Killebrew was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.

What teams has Harmon Killebrew played for?

Washington Senators (1954–1960); Minnesota Twins (1961–1974); Kansas City Royals (1975).

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