Retired#41B1923–1939T-29 all-time

Lou Gehrig

“The Iron Horse” · New York Yankees

Lou Gehrig hit 493 home runs batting behind Babe Ruth and played 2,130 consecutive games for the Yankees before ALS ended his career in 1939. He won the 1934 Triple Crown, hit four home runs in one game in 1932, and his 23 grand slams stood as the career record until 2013.

Bats / ThrowsLeft / Left
AgeDied Jun 2, 1941
Height / Weight6' 0" / 200 lb
BornJun 19, 1903 · New York, NY, USA
MLB debutJun 15, 1923
Last gameApr 30, 1939
TeamNew York Yankees 1923–1939
Career home runs
493
2164 games · 17 seasons
Best season
49
1934 · New York Yankees
All-time HR rank
T-29
Tied with 1 other · Next: Eddie Murray (504), 12 to pass
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Season

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17 badges earned
5Unicorn
7Rare Air
5Legend
  • UnicornGameFour home runsJun 3, 1932 · @ Philadelphia Athletics
  • ×4UnicornGameThree home runsFirst Jun 23, 1927 · latest Jun 3, 1932
  • UnicornSeasonTriple Crown1934
  • UnicornSeasonMVP award1936
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1939
  • ×43Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jul 23, 1925 · latest Aug 5, 1937
  • ×3Rare AirSeasonHome run title1931, 1934, 1936
  • ×5Rare AirSeason40 home runs1927, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1936
  • Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games1931 · best 6 straight
  • ×4Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1928, 1932, 1936, 1937 · 10 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs493 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerMVP award1936
  • ×10LegendSeason30 home runs1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 +5 more
  • ×4LegendSeasonPostseason home run1928, 1932, 1936, 1937 · 10 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs493 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring8 rings · 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939
  • LegendCareer200 home runs493 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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Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
1939New York Yankees83301.143.273.143.416—
1938New York Yankees15768929114.295.410.523.93319.9
1937New York Yankees15770037159.351.473.6431.11615.4
1936New York Yankees15571949152.354.478.6961.17411.8
1935New York Yankees14967230119.329.466.5831.04917.8
1934New York Yankees15469049165.363.465.7061.17111.8
1933New York Yankees15268732139.334.424.6051.02918.5
1932New York Yankees15670834151.349.451.6211.07217.5
1931New York Yankees15573846184.341.446.6621.10813.5
1930New York Yankees15470341174.379.473.7211.19414.2
1929New York Yankees15469235126.300.431.5841.01515.8
1928New York Yankees15467727142.374.467.6481.11520.8
1927New York Yankees15571747175.373.474.7651.23912.4
1926New York Yankees15569616112.313.420.549.96935.8
1925New York Yankees1264972068.295.365.531.89621.9
1924New York Yankees101305.500.538.5831.121—
1923New York Yankees132919.423.464.7691.23326.0
Career216496604931995.340.447.6321.07916.2

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Lou Gehrig home run facts
How many career home runs does Lou Gehrig have?

Lou Gehrig hit 493 career MLB home runs in 17 seasons (1923–1939), tied for 29th all-time.

Where does Lou Gehrig rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 29th in MLB history with 493. Next: Eddie Murray (504), 12 to pass.

What was Lou Gehrig’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 49, in 1934 with the New York Yankees, when he posted a 1.171 OPS.

Is Lou Gehrig in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Lou Gehrig was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.

What teams has Lou Gehrig played for?

New York Yankees (1923–1939).

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