Most RBI in a season
Hack Wilson, 191 in 1930.
Hack Wilson drove in 191 for the Chicago Cubs in 1930, the MLB record for RBI in a season. Next: Lou Gehrig (184, 1931) and Hank Greenberg (183, 1937).
In 2026: Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals) led MLB with 116, 75 short of the record.
Most RBI in a season: the top 25
More than once in the top 25: Lou Gehrig 5 times, Babe Ruth 3 times, Jimmie Foxx 3 times, Sam Thompson 2 times, Hack Wilson 2 times and Hank Greenberg 2 times.
* Baseball-Reference's figure, where it differs from MLB's official one.
Every team's record
Each franchise's best season, including the years it played under another name or in another city.
Questions
What is the MLB record for RBI in a season?
191, by Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs in 1930.
Who led MLB in RBI in 2026?
Alec Burleson of the St. Louis Cardinals, with 116. That is 75 short of the record.
Who has the most seasons among the top 25 for RBI?
Lou Gehrig, 5 times (1927, 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1937).
Which team's own RBI record is the highest?
Chicago Cubs: Hack Wilson, 191 in 1930. The lowest club record belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays, 121 by Carlos Pena (2007).
Which numbers count?
MLB's official records, which since 2024 include the Negro Leagues from 1920 to 1948. Runs batted in became an official statistic in 1920; earlier seasons were counted afterward from box scores, which is why sources differ on them.