Most Home Runs in a Single Season
Major League Records
In Major League Baseball, the most home runs in a single season record is held by the legendary Barry Bonds. Bonds hit 73 home runs in the 2001 season for the San Francisco Giants, breaking the previous record of 70 home runs set by Mark McGwire in 1998. This record has stood for over two decades now and is widely regarded as one of the most impressive individual sports accomplishments ever.
Minor League Records
In Minor League Baseball, the record for most home runs in a single season is held by Michael Taylor. In 2018, Taylor hit an impressive 68 home runs for the Fresno Grizzlies in the Pacific Coast League. This record was previously held by Mark McGwire, who hit 65 home runs in 1987 for the Modesto A's in the California League.
College Records
The record for most home runs in a single college baseball season is held by Kris Bryant. In 2013, Bryant hit 31 home runs for the University of San Diego, breaking the previous record of 30 home runs held by Pete Incaviglia. This record was set in 1985 while playing for Oklahoma State University.
High School Records
The record for most home runs in a single high school baseball season is held by Jeff Kunkel. In 2012, Kunkel hit an incredible 30 home runs for San Ramon Valley High School in California, breaking the previous record of 27 home runs held by Joe Borchard in 1997.
Youth League Records
The record for most home runs in a single youth baseball season is held by Alex Rodriguez. In 1994, Rodriguez hit an astonishing 24 home runs for the North Miami Beach Little League in Florida, breaking the previous record of 22 home runs held by Josh Booty in 1989.
International Records
The record for most home runs in a single international baseball season is held by Yuki Yanagita. In 2013, Yanagita hit an incredible 55 home runs for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan, breaking the previous record of 54 home runs held by Sadaharu Oh in 1964.
World Records
The record for most home runs in a single world baseball season is held by Katsuya Nomura. In 1966, Nomura hit an amazing 56 home runs for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, breaking the previous record of 55 home runs held by Sadaharu Oh in 1964.
Conclusion
The records for most home runs in a single season are held by some of the greatest players in the history of the game. From Barry Bonds in Major League Baseball, to Yuki Yanagita in international baseball, to Katsuya Nomura in the world record books, these players have all achieved an incredible amount of success in baseball and have left a lasting legacy.