Retired#8LF1962–1982T-32 all-time

Willie Stargell

“Pops” · Pittsburgh Pirates

Willie Stargell, “Pops,” hit 475 home runs over 21 seasons, all with the Pirates, and twice led the National League. In 1979, at 39, he shared the NL MVP award and was MVP of both the NLCS and the World Series as Pittsburgh won the title.

Bats / ThrowsLeft / Left
AgeDied Apr 9, 2001
Height / Weight6' 3" / 225 lb
BornMar 6, 1940 · Earlsboro, OK, USA
MLB debutSep 16, 1962
Last gameOct 3, 1982
TeamPittsburgh Pirates 1962–1982
Career home runs
475
2360 games · 21 seasons
Best season
48
1971 · Pittsburgh Pirates
All-time HR rank
T-32
Tied with 1 other · Next: Adrian Beltré (477), 3 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

14 badges earned
3Unicorn
6Rare Air
5Legend
  • ×4UnicornGameThree home runsFirst Jun 24, 1965 · latest Apr 21, 1971
  • UnicornSeasonMVP award1979
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1988
  • ×36Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jun 17, 1963 · latest Jun 13, 1980
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHome run title1971, 1973
  • ×2Rare AirSeason40 home runs1971, 1973
  • Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1979 · 3 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs475 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerMVP award1979
  • ×6LegendSeason30 home runs1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1979
  • ×2LegendSeasonPostseason home run1974, 1979 · 7 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs475 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring2 rings · 1971, 1979
  • LegendCareer200 home runs475 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
1982Pittsburgh Pirates7485317.233.318.411.72924.3
1981Pittsburgh Pirates386609.283.333.350.683—
1980Pittsburgh Pirates672311138.262.351.485.83618.4
1979Pittsburgh Pirates1264803282.281.352.552.90413.3
1978Pittsburgh Pirates1224502897.295.382.567.94913.9
1977Pittsburgh Pirates632221335.274.383.548.93114.3
1976Pittsburgh Pirates1174872065.257.339.458.79721.4
1975Pittsburgh Pirates1245262290.295.375.516.89121.0
1974Pittsburgh Pirates1406052596.301.407.537.94420.3
1973Pittsburgh Pirates14860944119.299.392.6461.03811.9
1972Pittsburgh Pirates13856933112.293.373.558.93115.0
1971Pittsburgh Pirates14160648125.295.398.6281.02610.6
1970Pittsburgh Pirates1365293185.264.329.511.84015.3
1969Pittsburgh Pirates1455942992.307.382.556.93818.0
1968Pittsburgh Pirates1284962467.237.315.441.75618.1
1967Pittsburgh Pirates1345362073.271.365.465.83023.1
1966Pittsburgh Pirates14054933102.315.381.581.96214.7
1965Pittsburgh Pirates14458227107.272.328.501.82919.7
1964Pittsburgh Pirates1174422178.273.304.501.80520.0
1963Pittsburgh Pirates1083281147.243.290.428.71827.6
1962Pittsburgh Pirates103404.290.353.452.805—
Career236090264751540.282.360.529.88916.7

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Willie Stargell home run facts
How many career home runs does Willie Stargell have?

Willie Stargell hit 475 career MLB home runs in 21 seasons (1962–1982), tied for 32nd all-time.

Where does Willie Stargell rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 32nd in MLB history with 475. Next: Adrian Beltré (477), 3 to pass.

What was Willie Stargell’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 48, in 1971 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he posted a 1.026 OPS.

Is Willie Stargell in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Willie Stargell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.

What teams has Willie Stargell played for?

Pittsburgh Pirates (1962–1982).

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