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Most hits in a season

Ichiro Suzuki, 262 in 2004.

Ichiro Suzuki had 262 for the Seattle Mariners in 2004, the MLB record for hits in a season. Next: George Sisler (257, 1920) and Lefty O'Doul (254, 1929).

In 2026: Otto Lopez (Miami Marlins) led MLB with 191, 71 short of the record.

Most hits in a season: the top 25

Rk
Player
H
Year
1
Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners
262
2004
2
George SislerSt. Louis Browns
257
1920
3
Lefty O'DoulPhiladelphia Phillies
254
1929
Bill TerryNew York Giants
254
1930
5
Al SimmonsPhiladelphia Athletics
253
1925
6
Rogers HornsbySt. Louis Cardinals
250
1922
Chuck KleinPhiladelphia Phillies
250
1930
8
Ty CobbDetroit Tigers
248
1911
9
George SislerSt. Louis Browns
246
1922
10
Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners
242
2001
11
Babe HermanBrooklyn Robins
241
1930
Heinie ManushSt. Louis Browns
241
1928
13
Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox
240
1985
Jesse BurkettCleveland Spiders
240
1896
Darin ErstadAnaheim Angels
240
2000
16
Rod CarewMinnesota Twins
239
1977
Willie KeelerBaltimore Orioles
239
1897
18
Ed DelahantyPhiladelphia Phillies
238
1899
Don MattinglyNew York Yankees
238
1986
Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners
238
2007
21
Hugh DuffyBoston Beaneaters
237
1894
Harry HeilmannDetroit Tigers
237
1921
Joe MedwickSt. Louis Cardinals
237
1937
Paul WanerPittsburgh Pirates
237
1927
25
Jack TobinSt. Louis Browns
236
1921

More than once in the top 25: Ichiro Suzuki 3 times and George Sisler 2 times.

Every team's record

Seattle MarinersIchiro Suzuki, 2004
262
Baltimore OriolesGeorge Sisler, 1920 (St. Louis Browns)
257
Philadelphia PhilliesLefty O'Doul, 1929
254
San Francisco GiantsBill Terry, 1930 (New York Giants)
254
AthleticsAl Simmons, 1925 (Philadelphia Athletics)
253
St. Louis CardinalsRogers Hornsby, 1922
250
Detroit TigersTy Cobb, 1911
248
Los Angeles DodgersBabe Herman, 1930 (Brooklyn Robins)
241
Boston Red SoxWade Boggs, 1985
240
Los Angeles AngelsDarin Erstad, 2000 (Anaheim Angels)
240
Minnesota TwinsRod Carew, 1977
239
New York YankeesDon Mattingly, 1986
238
Atlanta BravesHugh Duffy, 1894 (Boston Beaneaters)
237
Pittsburgh PiratesPaul Waner, 1927
237
Cleveland GuardiansJoe Jackson, 1911 (Cleveland Naps)
233
Cincinnati RedsPete Rose, 1973
230
Kansas City RoyalsWillie Wilson, 1980
230
Chicago CubsRogers Hornsby, 1929
229
New York MetsLance Johnson, 1996
227
Houston AstrosJose Altuve, 2014
225
Chicago White SoxEddie Collins Sr., 1920
224
Miami MarlinsJuan Pierre, 2004 (Florida Marlins)
221
Texas RangersMichael Young, 2005
221
San Diego PadresTony Gwynn, 1997
220
Colorado RockiesDante Bichette, 1998
219
Milwaukee BrewersCecil Cooper, 1980
219
Toronto Blue JaysVernon Wells, 2003
215
Arizona DiamondbacksLuis Gonzalez, 1999
206
Washington NationalsVladimir Guerrero, 2002 (Montreal Expos)
206
Tampa Bay RaysAubrey Huff, 2003 (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
198

Each franchise's best season, including the years it played under another name or in another city.

Questions

What is the MLB record for hits in a season?

262, by Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners in 2004.

Who led MLB in hits in 2026?

Otto Lopez of the Miami Marlins, with 191. That is 71 short of the record.

Who has the most seasons among the top 25 for hits?

Ichiro Suzuki, 3 times (2001, 2004 and 2007).

Which team's own hits record is the highest?

Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki, 262 in 2004. The lowest club record belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays, 198 by Aubrey Huff (2003).

Which numbers count?

MLB's official records, which since 2024 include the Negro Leagues from 1920 to 1948.