Retired#6RF1962–1976#331 all-time
Tony Oliva
Minnesota Twins
Bats / ThrowsLeft / Right
Age88
Height / Weight6' 2" / 190 lb
BornJul 20, 1938 · Pinar del Rio, CUB
MLB debutSep 9, 1962
Last gameSep 29, 1976
TeamMinnesota Twins 1962–1976
Career home runs
220
Best season
32
All-time HR rank
#331
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Season
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7 badges earned2Unicorn
2Rare Air
3Legend
- UnicornGameThree home runsJul 3, 1973 · @ Kansas City Royals
- UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 2021
- ×18Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst May 2, 1964 · latest Jun 28, 1974
- Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1965 · 1 HR
- LegendSeason30 home runs1964
- ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1965, 1969, 1970 · 3 HR
- LegendCareer200 home runs220 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Minnesota Twins | 67 | 128 | 1 | 16 | .211 | .234 | .260 | .494 | 123.0 |
| 1975 | Minnesota Twins | 131 | 515 | 13 | 58 | .270 | .344 | .378 | .722 | 35.0 |
| 1974 | Minnesota Twins | 127 | 494 | 13 | 57 | .285 | .325 | .414 | .739 | 35.3 |
| 1973 | Minnesota Twins | 146 | 624 | 16 | 92 | .291 | .345 | .410 | .755 | 35.7 |
| 1972 | Minnesota Twins | 10 | 30 | 0 | 1 | .321 | .367 | .357 | .724 | — |
| 1971 | Minnesota Twins | 126 | 518 | 22 | 81 | .337 | .369 | .546 | .915 | 22.1 |
| 1970 | Minnesota Twins | 157 | 674 | 23 | 107 | .325 | .364 | .514 | .878 | 27.3 |
| 1969 | Minnesota Twins | 153 | 692 | 24 | 101 | .309 | .355 | .496 | .851 | 26.5 |
| 1968 | Minnesota Twins | 128 | 528 | 18 | 68 | .289 | .357 | .477 | .834 | 26.1 |
| 1967 | Minnesota Twins | 146 | 615 | 17 | 83 | .289 | .347 | .463 | .810 | 32.8 |
| 1966 | Minnesota Twins | 159 | 677 | 25 | 87 | .307 | .353 | .502 | .855 | 24.9 |
| 1965 | Minnesota Twins | 149 | 647 | 16 | 98 | .321 | .378 | .491 | .869 | 36.0 |
| 1964 | Minnesota Twins | 161 | 718 | 32 | 94 | .323 | .359 | .557 | .916 | 21.0 |
| 1963 | Minnesota Twins | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .429 | .429 | .429 | .858 | — |
| 1962 | Minnesota Twins | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .444 | .583 | .556 | 1.139 | — |
| Career | 1676 | 6879 | 220 | 947 | .304 | .353 | .476 | .829 | 28.6 |
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Quick answers
Tony Oliva home run factsHow many career home runs does Tony Oliva have?
Tony Oliva hit 220 career MLB home runs in 15 seasons (1962–1976), 331st all-time.
Where does Tony Oliva rank on the all-time home run list?
331st in MLB history with 220. Next: Geoff Jenkins (221), 2 to pass.
What was Tony Oliva’s best home run season?
His most home runs in a season is 32, in 1964 with the Minnesota Twins, when he posted a .916 OPS.
Is Tony Oliva in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. Tony Oliva was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2021.
What teams has Tony Oliva played for?
Minnesota Twins (1962–1976).
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