Retired#39C1937–1957T-237 all-time

Roy Campanella

“Campy” · Washington Elite Giants, Baltimore Elite Giants, Philadelphia Stars, Brooklyn Dodgers

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied Jun 26, 1993
Height / Weight5' 8" / 200 lb
BornNov 19, 1921 · Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB debutApr 20, 1948
Last gameSep 29, 1957
TeamsWashington Elite Giants 1937Baltimore Elite Giants 1938–1942, 1944–1945Philadelphia Stars 1944Brooklyn Dodgers 1948–1957
Career home runs
260
1466 games · 18 seasons
Best season
41
1953 · Brooklyn Dodgers
All-time HR rank
T-237
Tied with 4 others · Next: Danny Tartabull (262), 3 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

12 badges earned
4Unicorn
4Rare Air
4Legend
  • UnicornGameThree home runsAug 26, 1950 · @ Cincinnati Reds
  • ×3UnicornSeasonMVP award1951, 1953, 1955
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1969
  • UnicornCareerMultiple MVP awards3 MVP awards · 1951, 1953, 1955
  • ×23Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst May 18, 1940 · latest May 24, 1957
  • Rare AirSeason40 home runs1953
  • Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games1950 · best 5 straight
  • ×3Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1949, 1953, 1955 · 4 HR
  • ×4LegendSeason30 home runs1950, 1951, 1953, 1955
  • ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1949, 1953, 1955 · 4 HR
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring1955
  • LegendCareer200 home runs260 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
1957Brooklyn Dodgers1033801362.242.316.388.70425.4
1956Brooklyn Dodgers1244612073.219.333.394.72719.4
1955Brooklyn Dodgers12352232107.318.395.583.97813.9
1954Brooklyn Dodgers1114461951.207.285.401.68620.9
1953Brooklyn Dodgers14459041142.312.395.6111.00612.7
1952Brooklyn Dodgers1285332297.269.352.453.80521.3
1951Brooklyn Dodgers14356233108.325.393.590.98315.3
1950Brooklyn Dodgers1264943189.281.364.551.91514.1
1949Brooklyn Dodgers1305072282.287.385.498.88319.8
1948Brooklyn Dodgers83321945.258.345.416.76131.0
1945Baltimore Elite Giants58239548.372.456.5801.03641.4
19442 teams36151230.385.417.545.96271.5
1942Baltimore Elite Giants44167126.280.345.393.738150.0
1941Baltimore Elite Giants39143422.320.392.547.93932.0
1940Baltimore Elite Giants35126625.261.302.471.77319.8
1939Baltimore Elite Giants205805.229.288.250.538—
1938Baltimore Elite Giants103302.188.212.188.400—
1937Washington Elite Giants92401.182.217.227.444—
Career146657572601015.283.363.496.85919.4

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Roy Campanella home run facts
How many career home runs does Roy Campanella have?

Roy Campanella hit 260 career MLB home runs in 18 seasons (1937–1957), tied for 237th all-time.

Where does Roy Campanella rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 237th in MLB history with 260. Next: Danny Tartabull (262), 3 to pass.

What was Roy Campanella’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 41, in 1953 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, when he posted a 1.006 OPS.

Is Roy Campanella in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Roy Campanella was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.

What teams has Roy Campanella played for?

Washington Elite Giants (1937); Baltimore Elite Giants (1938–1942, 1944–1945); Philadelphia Stars (1944); Brooklyn Dodgers (1948–1957).

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