AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question QUESTION: I am curious which pitchers have allowed the most career home runs. Thanks
ANSWER: Hi Rick,
Here are the top ten for the National League:
HOME RUNS ALLOWED HR
1 Warren Spahn 434
2 Robin Roberts 418
3 Phil Niekro 392
4 Steve Carlton 379
5 Don Sutton 325
6 Tom Glavine 322
7 Greg Maddux 318
8 Juan Marichal 317
9 Tom Seaver 314
10 Steve Trachsel 293
And the American League:
HOME RUNS ALLOWED HR
1 Frank Tanana 422
2 Jack Morris 389
3 Catfish Hunter 374
4 Bert Blyleven 372
5 David Wells 355
6 Mike Mussina 345
T7 Jamie Moyer 343
T7 Luis Tiant 343
9 Early Wynn 338
10 Mickey Lolich 329
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QUESTION: Thanks. I think those apply by league only? According to Yahoo! Moyer has allowed 435 career and Clemens 360. Guys whose career was significant in both leagues may not be there at all.
Answer Sorry for the confusion here. I did the run only on pitchers with at least 2000 innings pitched. I should have mentioned that. I did another run for pitchers with at least 1000 innings pitched, without regard to league. This might be more what you're looking for. I can give you a by-league look if you want. Please note these stats are only good through 2006.
MOST HOME RUNS ALLOWED, CAREER
> 1000 IP
1901-2006
1 Robin Roberts 505
2 Ferguson Jenkins 484
3 Phil Niekro 482
4 Don Sutton 472
5 Frank Tanana 448
6 Warren Spahn 434
7 Bert Blyleven 430
T8 Steve Carlton 414
T8 Jamie Moyer 414
10 Gaylord Perry 399
11 Jim Kaat 395
12 Jack Morris 389
13 David Wells 385
14 Charlie Hough 383
15 Tom Seaver 380
16 Catfish Hunter 374
T17 Jim Bunning 372
T17 Dennis Martinez 372
19 Randy Johnson 361
20 Roger Clemens 354
