Retired#20LF1938–1956T-665 all-time
Monte Irvin
“Mr. Murder” · Newark Eagles, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs
Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied Jan 11, 2016
Height / Weight6' 1" / 195 lb
BornFeb 25, 1919 · Haleburg, AL, USA
MLB debutJul 8, 1949
Last gameSep 30, 1956
TeamsNewark Eagles 1938–1943, 1945–1948New York Giants 1949–1955Chicago Cubs 1956
Career home runs
140
Best season
24
All-time HR rank
T-665
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3 badges earned1Unicorn
1Rare Air
1Legend
- UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1973
- ×5Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jun 23, 1946 · latest Jul 20, 1956
- LegendCareerWorld Series ring1954
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
CareerLongest of his career
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Year by year
Regular season · MLB| Season | Team | G | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | AB/HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Chicago Cubs | 111 | 387 | 15 | 50 | .271 | .346 | .460 | .806 | 22.6 |
| 1955 | New York Giants | 51 | 173 | 1 | 17 | .253 | .337 | .333 | .670 | 150.0 |
| 1954 | New York Giants | 135 | 512 | 19 | 64 | .262 | .363 | .438 | .801 | 22.7 |
| 1953 | New York Giants | 124 | 502 | 21 | 97 | .329 | .406 | .541 | .947 | 21.1 |
| 1952 | New York Giants | 46 | 137 | 4 | 21 | .310 | .365 | .437 | .802 | 31.5 |
| 1951 | New York Giants | 151 | 657 | 24 | 121 | .312 | .415 | .514 | .929 | 23.3 |
| 1950 | New York Giants | 110 | 432 | 15 | 66 | .299 | .392 | .497 | .889 | 24.9 |
| 1949 | New York Giants | 36 | 93 | 0 | 7 | .224 | .366 | .316 | .682 | — |
| 1948 | Newark Eagles | 44 | 173 | 5 | 27 | .272 | .360 | .424 | .784 | 30.2 |
| 1947 | Newark Eagles | 66 | 244 | 11 | 47 | .298 | .399 | .495 | .894 | 18.9 |
| 1946 | Newark Eagles | 63 | 248 | 6 | 54 | .369 | .443 | .548 | .991 | 36.2 |
| 1945 | Newark Eagles | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 | — |
| 1943 | Newark Eagles | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | — |
| 1942 | Newark Eagles | 5 | 23 | 1 | 10 | .500 | .522 | .864 | 1.386 | 22.0 |
| 1941 | Newark Eagles | 54 | 228 | 11 | 54 | .385 | .448 | .645 | 1.093 | 18.2 |
| 1940 | Newark Eagles | 41 | 166 | 4 | 36 | .370 | .439 | .582 | 1.021 | 36.5 |
| 1939 | Newark Eagles | 35 | 135 | 3 | 22 | .288 | .378 | .466 | .844 | 39.3 |
| 1938 | Newark Eagles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | — |
| Career | 1077 | 4125 | 140 | 693 | .305 | .392 | .493 | .885 | 25.5 |
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Quick answers
Monte Irvin home run factsHow many career home runs does Monte Irvin have?
Monte Irvin hit 140 career MLB home runs in 18 seasons (1938–1956), tied for 665th all-time.
Where does Monte Irvin rank on the all-time home run list?
Tied for 665th in MLB history with 140. Next: Jackie Robinson (141), 2 to pass.
What was Monte Irvin’s best home run season?
His most home runs in a season is 24, in 1951 with the New York Giants, when he posted a .929 OPS.
Is Monte Irvin in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. Monte Irvin was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.
What teams has Monte Irvin played for?
Newark Eagles (1938–1943, 1945–1948); New York Giants (1949–1955); Chicago Cubs (1956).
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