Retired#33RF1985–2001T-38 all-time

José Canseco

Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox

José Canseco was the first player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season, winning the 1988 AL MVP with Oakland. He hit 462 home runs for seven teams. His 2005 book about steroids in baseball led to congressional hearings that year.

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age62
Height / Weight6' 4" / 240 lb
BornJul 2, 1964 · Havana, Cuba
MLB debutSep 2, 1985
Last gameOct 6, 2001
TeamsOakland Athletics 1985–1992, 1997Texas Rangers 1992–1994Boston Red Sox 1995–1996Toronto Blue Jays 1998Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1999–2000New York Yankees 2000Chicago White Sox 2001
Career home runs
462
1887 games · 17 seasons
Best season
46
1998 · Toronto Blue Jays
All-time HR rank
T-38
Tied with 1 other · Next: Nelson Cruz (464), 3 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

15 badges earned
3Unicorn
7Rare Air
5Legend
  • ×2UnicornGameThree home runsFirst Jul 3, 1988 · latest Jun 13, 1994
  • UnicornSeason40-40 season1988
  • UnicornSeasonMVP award1988
  • ×36Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Sep 26, 1985 · latest Aug 1, 2001
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHome run title1988, 1991
  • ×3Rare AirSeason40 home runs1988, 1991, 1998
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games1995, 1999 · best 5 straight
  • ×3Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1988, 1989, 1990 · 3 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs462 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerMVP award1988
  • ×8LegendSeason30 home runs1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 +3 more
  • ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1988, 1989, 1990 · 7 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs462 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring2 rings · 1989, 2000
  • LegendCareer200 home runs462 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

Home runs by season · tap a bar
Home runsSelected season

Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
2001Chicago White Sox763061649.258.366.477.84316.0
20002 teams984011549.252.377.444.82121.9
1999Tampa Bay Devil Rays1135023495.279.369.563.93212.6
1998Toronto Blue Jays15165846107.237.318.518.83612.7
1997Oakland Athletics1084462374.235.325.461.78616.9
1996Boston Red Sox964322882.289.400.589.98912.9
1995Boston Red Sox1024502481.306.378.556.93416.5
1994Texas Rangers1115053190.282.386.552.93813.8
1993Texas Rangers602531046.255.308.455.76323.1
19922 teams1195122687.244.344.456.80016.9
1991Oakland Athletics15466544122.266.359.556.91513.0
1990Oakland Athletics13156337101.274.371.543.91413.0
1989Oakland Athletics652581757.269.333.542.87513.4
1988Oakland Athletics15870542124.307.391.569.96014.5
1987Oakland Athletics15969131113.257.310.470.78020.3
1986Oakland Athletics15768233117.240.318.457.77518.2
1985Oakland Athletics29100513.302.330.490.82019.2
Career188781294621407.266.353.515.86815.3

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José Canseco home run facts
How many career home runs does José Canseco have?

José Canseco hit 462 career MLB home runs in 17 seasons (1985–2001), tied for 38th all-time.

Where does José Canseco rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 38th in MLB history with 462. Next: Nelson Cruz (464), 3 to pass.

What was José Canseco’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 46, in 1998 with the Toronto Blue Jays, when he posted a .836 OPS.

What teams has José Canseco played for?

Oakland Athletics (1985–1992, 1997); Texas Rangers (1992–1994); Boston Red Sox (1995–1996); Toronto Blue Jays (1998); Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999–2000); New York Yankees (2000); Chicago White Sox (2001).

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