Retired#203B1972–1989#16 all-time

Mike Schmidt

Philadelphia Phillies

Mike Schmidt spent all 18 of his seasons with the Phillies and is widely rated the greatest third baseman ever. He led the National League in home runs eight times, won three MVP awards and 10 Gold Gloves, and was MVP of the 1980 World Series. He finished with 548.

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age77
Height / Weight6' 2" / 200 lb
BornSep 27, 1949 · Dayton, OH, USA
MLB debutSep 12, 1972
Last gameMay 28, 1989
TeamPhiladelphia Phillies 1972–1989
Career home runs
548
2404 games · 18 seasons
Best season
48
1980 · Philadelphia Phillies
All-time HR rank
#16
Next: Manny Ramirez (555), 8 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

17 badges earned
6Unicorn
6Rare Air
5Legend
  • UnicornGameFour home runsApr 17, 1976 · @ Chicago Cubs
  • ×3UnicornGameThree home runsFirst Apr 17, 1976 · latest Jun 14, 1987
  • ×3UnicornSeasonMVP award1980, 1981, 1986
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1995
  • UnicornCareerMultiple MVP awards3 MVP awards · 1980, 1981, 1986
  • UnicornCareer500 home runs548 home runs
  • ×44Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jun 27, 1973 · latest Aug 15, 1987
  • ×8Rare AirSeasonHome run title1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981 +3 more
  • ×3Rare AirSeason40 home runs1979, 1980, 1983
  • Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games1979 · best 5 straight
  • Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1980 · 2 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs548 home runs
  • ×13LegendSeason30 home runs1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979 +8 more
  • ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1980, 1981, 1983 · 4 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs548 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring1980
  • LegendCareer200 home runs548 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
1989Philadelphia Phillies42172628.203.297.372.66924.7
1988Philadelphia Phillies1084511262.249.337.405.74232.5
1987Philadelphia Phillies14761335113.293.388.548.93614.9
1986Philadelphia Phillies16065737119.290.390.547.93714.9
1985Philadelphia Phillies1586453393.277.375.532.90716.6
1984Philadelphia Phillies15163236106.277.383.536.91914.7
1983Philadelphia Phillies15466940109.255.399.524.92313.3
1982Philadelphia Phillies1486313587.280.403.547.95014.7
1981Philadelphia Phillies1024343191.316.435.6441.07911.4
1980Philadelphia Phillies15065248121.286.380.6241.00411.4
1979Philadelphia Phillies16067545114.253.386.564.95012.0
1978Philadelphia Phillies1456162178.251.364.435.79924.4
1977Philadelphia Phillies15466738101.274.393.574.96714.3
1976Philadelphia Phillies16070538107.262.376.524.90015.4
1975Philadelphia Phillies1586743895.249.367.523.89014.8
1974Philadelphia Phillies16268636116.282.395.546.94115.8
1973Philadelphia Phillies1324431852.196.324.373.69720.4
1972Philadelphia Phillies134013.206.325.294.61934.0
Career2404100625481595.267.380.527.90715.2

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Mike Schmidt home run facts
How many career home runs does Mike Schmidt have?

Mike Schmidt hit 548 career MLB home runs in 18 seasons (1972–1989), 16th all-time.

Where does Mike Schmidt rank on the all-time home run list?

16th in MLB history with 548. Next: Manny Ramirez (555), 8 to pass.

What was Mike Schmidt’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 48, in 1980 with the Philadelphia Phillies, when he posted a 1.004 OPS.

Is Mike Schmidt in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Mike Schmidt was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.

What teams has Mike Schmidt played for?

Philadelphia Phillies (1972–1989).

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