Retired#43LF1963–1979T-376 all-time

Rico Carty

“Beeg Boy” · Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right

AgeDied Nov 23, 2024

Height / Weight6' 3" / 200 lb

BornSep 1, 1939 · San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

MLB debutSep 15, 1963

Last gameSep 23, 1979

TeamsMilwaukee Braves 1963–1965Atlanta Braves 1966–1967, 1969–1970, 1972Texas Rangers 1973Chicago Cubs 1973Oakland Athletics 1973, 1978Cleveland Indians 1974–1977Toronto Blue Jays 1978–1979

Career home runs

204

1651 games · 15 seasons

Best season

1978 · 2 teams

All-time HR rank

T-376

Tied with 2 others · Next: Trea Turner (205), 2 to pass

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Season

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5 badges earned

1Unicorn

1Rare Air

3Legend

UnicornGameThree home runsMay 31, 1970 · vs Philadelphia Phillies
×11Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst May 23, 1964 · latest Apr 27, 1978
LegendSeason30 home runs1978
LegendCareerWorld Series ring1973
LegendCareer200 home runs204 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

Season	Team	G	PA	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	AB/HR
1979	Toronto Blue Jays	132	512	12	55	.256	.322	.390	.712	38.4
1978	2 teams	145	593	31	99	.282	.348	.502	.850	17.0
1977	Cleveland Indians	127	521	15	80	.280	.355	.432	.787	30.7
1976	Cleveland Indians	152	628	13	83	.310	.379	.442	.821	42.5
1975	Cleveland Indians	118	436	18	64	.308	.378	.504	.882	21.3
1974	Cleveland Indians	33	96	1	16	.363	.396	.451	.847	91.0
1973	3 teams	115	434	5	42	.229	.307	.302	.609	76.8
1972	Atlanta Braves	86	315	6	29	.277	.378	.402	.780	45.2
1970	Atlanta Braves	136	560	25	101	.366	.454	.584	1.038	19.1
1969	Atlanta Braves	104	339	16	58	.342	.401	.549	.950	19.0
1967	Atlanta Braves	134	496	15	64	.255	.329	.401	.730	29.6
1966	Atlanta Braves	151	588	15	76	.326	.391	.468	.859	34.7
1965	Milwaukee Braves	83	293	10	35	.310	.355	.494	.849	27.1
1964	Milwaukee Braves	133	505	22	88	.330	.388	.554	.942	20.7
1963	Milwaukee Braves	2	2	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000	—
Career		1651	6318	204	890	.299	.369	.464	.833	27.5

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Rico Carty home run facts

How many career home runs does Rico Carty have?

Rico Carty hit 204 career MLB home runs in 15 seasons (1963–1979), tied for 376th all-time.

Where does Rico Carty rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 376th in MLB history with 204. Next: Trea Turner (205), 2 to pass.

What was Rico Carty’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 31, in 1978 with the 2 teams, when he posted a .850 OPS.

What teams has Rico Carty played for?

Milwaukee Braves (1963–1965); Atlanta Braves (1966–1967, 1969–1970, 1972); Texas Rangers (1973); Chicago Cubs (1973); Oakland Athletics (1973, 1978); Cleveland Indians (1974–1977); Toronto Blue Jays (1978–1979).

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