2020 was a Covid-shortened season, so home run leaders are not quite what they would be in other years. Still, MLB players managed to hit 2,304 home runs in 66,506 plate appearances.
This table shows the overall home run leaders for 2020.
| Player Name |
Team Name |
Home Runs |
| Luke Voit |
Yankees |
22 |
| Jose Abreu |
White Sox |
19 |
| Marcell Ozuna |
Braves |
18 |
| Jose Ramirez |
Indians |
17 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
Padres |
17 |
| Mike Trout |
Angels |
17 |
| Mookie Betts |
Dodgers |
16 |
| Manny Machado |
Padres |
16 |
| Nelson Cruz |
Twins |
16 |
| Kole Calhoun |
Diamondbacks |
16 |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
Blue Jays |
16 |
| A.J. Pollock |
Dodgers |
16 |
| Adam Duvall |
Braves |
16 |
| Pete Alonso |
Mets |
16 |
| Wil Myers |
Padres |
15 |
| Corey Seager |
Dodgers |
15 |
| Eugenio Suarez |
Reds |
15 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. |
Braves |
14 |
| Brandon Lowe |
Rays |
14 |
| George Springer |
Astros |
14 |
| Eloy Jimenez |
White Sox |
14 |
| Matt Olson |
Athletics |
14 |
| Nicholas Castellanos |
Reds |
14 |
Let’s take a look at the players who maximize their plate appearances by hitting home runs more often. I have used standard hitting eligibility (3.1 plate appearances per team game, which equates to 186 for 2020) in order to have a useful dataset. Otherwise, we would have Luis Campusano leading the way, and while I look forward to watching Campusano play, I don’t see him as an elite power hitter. I’ve also converted the rate to HRs / 100 plate appearances, which I think is a little bit easier on the eyes than staring at decimals.
All players with more than 6 home runs per 100 plate appearances are listed.
| Player Name |
Team Name |
HR/100PA |
| Luke Voit |
Yankees |
9.4 |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
Blue Jays |
7.73 |
| Adam Duvall |
Braves |
7.66 |
| A.J. Pollock |
Dodgers |
7.62 |
| Nelson Cruz |
Twins |
7.48 |
| Jose Abreu |
White Sox |
7.25 |
| Mike Trout |
Angels |
7.05 |
| Kole Calhoun |
Diamondbacks |
7.02 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. |
Braves |
6.93 |
| Wil Myers |
Padres |
6.88 |
| Marcell Ozuna |
Braves |
6.74 |
| Pete Alonso |
Mets |
6.69 |
| Jose Ramirez |
Indians |
6.69 |
| Juan Soto |
Nationals |
6.63 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
Padres |
6.61 |
| Mookie Betts |
Dodgers |
6.5 |
| Eugenio Suarez |
Reds |
6.49 |
| Corey Seager |
Dodgers |
6.47 |
| Miguel Sano |
Twins |
6.34 |
| George Springer |
Astros |
6.31 |
| Manny Machado |
Padres |
6.3 |
| Brandon Lowe |
Rays |
6.25 |
| Eloy Jimenez |
White Sox |
6.19 |
All players with 4 or more home runs are listed.
Angels
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Mike Trout |
17 |
| Jared Walsh |
9 |
| Justin Upton |
9 |
| Anthony Rendon |
9 |
| Max Stassi |
7 |
| Shohei Ohtani |
7 |
| Albert Pujols |
6 |
Astros
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| George Springer |
14 |
| Kyle Tucker |
9 |
| Martin Maldonado |
6 |
| Alex Bregman |
6 |
| Yuli Gurriel |
6 |
| Michael Brantley |
5 |
| Jose Altuve |
5 |
| Carlos Correa |
5 |
| Josh Reddick |
4 |
Athletics
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Matt Olson |
14 |
| Matt Chapman |
10 |
| Robbie Grossman |
8 |
| Sean Murphy |
7 |
| Marcus Semien |
7 |
| Ramon Laureano |
6 |
| Stephen Piscotty |
5 |
| Mark Canha |
5 |
Blue Jays
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
16 |
| Randal Grichuk |
12 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
11 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
9 |
| Rowdy Tellez |
8 |
| Cavan Biggio |
8 |
| Danny Jansen |
6 |
| Travis Shaw |
6 |
| Bo Bichette |
5 |
Braves
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Marcell Ozuna |
18 |
| Adam Duvall |
16 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. |
14 |
| Freddie Freeman |
13 |
| Dansby Swanson |
10 |
| Travis d’Arnaud |
9 |
| Austin Riley |
8 |
| Ozzie Albies |
6 |
| Johan Camargo |
4 |
Brewers
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Keston Hiura |
13 |
| Christian Yelich |
12 |
| Jedd Gyorko |
9 |
| Ryan Braun |
8 |
| Orlando Arcia |
5 |
| Jacob Nottingham |
4 |
Cardinals
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Tyler O’Neill |
7 |
| Brad Miller |
7 |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
6 |
| Tommy Edman |
5 |
| Dexter Fowler |
4 |
| Harrison Bader |
4 |
| Yadier Molina |
4 |
| Matt Carpenter |
4 |
Cubs
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Ian Happ |
12 |
| Kyle Schwarber |
11 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
11 |
| Javier Baez |
8 |
| David Bote |
7 |
| Willson Contreras |
7 |
| Jason Heyward |
6 |
| Kris Bryant |
4 |
Diamondbacks
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Kole Calhoun |
16 |
| Christian Walker |
7 |
| Carson Kelly |
5 |
| Nick Ahmed |
5 |
| David Peralta |
5 |
| Eduardo Escobar |
4 |
Dodgers
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| A.J. Pollock |
16 |
| Mookie Betts |
16 |
| Corey Seager |
15 |
| Cody Bellinger |
12 |
| Max Muncy |
12 |
| Edwin Rios |
8 |
| Will Smith |
8 |
| Chris Taylor |
8 |
| Joc Pederson |
7 |
| Enrique Hernandez |
5 |
| Justin Turner |
4 |
Giants
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Wilmer Flores |
12 |
| Alex Dickerson |
10 |
| Mike Yastrzemski |
10 |
| Brandon Belt |
9 |
| Brandon Crawford |
8 |
| Evan Longoria |
7 |
| Darin Ruf |
5 |
| Austin Slater |
5 |
| Chad Tromp |
4 |
Indians
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Jose Ramirez |
17 |
| Franmil Reyes |
9 |
| Carlos Santana |
8 |
| Francisco Lindor |
8 |
| Tyler Naquin |
4 |
Mariners
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Kyle Lewis |
11 |
| Kyle Seager |
9 |
| Dylan Moore |
8 |
| Evan White |
8 |
| Jose Marmolejos |
6 |
Marlin
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Brian Anderson |
11 |
| Jesus Aguilar |
8 |
| Corey Dickerson |
7 |
| Garrett Cooper |
6 |
| Miguel Rojas |
4 |
Mets
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Pete Alonso |
16 |
| Robinson Cano |
10 |
| Dominic Smith |
10 |
| Michael Conforto |
9 |
| Brandon Nimmo |
8 |
| J.D. Davis |
6 |
| Wilson Ramos |
5 |
| Amed Rosario |
4 |
| Jeff McNeil |
4 |
Nationals
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Juan Soto |
13 |
| Trea Turner |
12 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera |
8 |
| Michael A. Taylor |
5 |
| Yan Gomes |
4 |
| Adam Eaton |
4 |
Orioles
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Renato Nunez |
12 |
| Anthony Santander |
11 |
| Rio Ruiz |
9 |
| Pat Valaika |
8 |
| D.J. Stewart |
7 |
| Ryan Mountcastle |
5 |
| Pedro Severino |
5 |
| Chance Sisco |
4 |
| Austin Hays |
4 |
Padres
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
17 |
| Manny Machado |
16 |
| Wil Myers |
15 |
| Trent Grisham |
10 |
| Eric Hosmer |
9 |
| Jurickson Profar |
7 |
| Jake Cronenworth |
4 |
Phillies
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Bryce Harper |
13 |
| J.T. Realmuto |
11 |
| Rhys Hoskins |
10 |
| Didi Gregorius |
10 |
| Andrew McCutchen |
10 |
| Jean Segura |
7 |
| Jay Bruce |
6 |
| Alec Bohm |
4 |
Pirates
| Player Name |
Home Runs |
| Colin Moran |
10 |
| Josh Bell |
8 |
| Gregory Polanco |
7 |
| Bryan Reynolds |
7 |
| Adam Frazier |
7 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes |
5 |
| Jose Osuna |
4 |
Rangers
| Rougned Odor |
10 |
| Joey Gallo |
10 |
| Derek Dietrich |
5 |
| Shin-Soo Choo |
5 |
| Ronald Guzman |
4 |
| Leody Taveras |
4 |
Rays
| Brandon Lowe |
14 |
| Hunter Renfroe |
8 |
| Yoshitomo Tsutsugo |
8 |
| Willy Adames |
8 |
| Randy Arozarena |
7 |
| Mike Brosseau |
5 |
| Nate Lowe |
4 |
| Mike Zunino |
4 |
| Austin Meadows |
4 |
| Joey Wendle |
4 |
Red Sox
| Xander Bogaerts |
11 |
| Rafael Devers |
11 |
| Bobby Dalbec |
8 |
| Christian Vazquez |
7 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. |
7 |
| J.D. Martinez |
7 |
| Alex Verdugo |
6 |
| Michael Chavis |
5 |
Reds
| Eugenio Suarez |
15 |
| Nicholas Castellanos |
14 |
| Jesse Winker |
12 |
| Joey Votto |
11 |
| Mike Moustakas |
8 |
| Freddy Galvis |
7 |
| Curt Casali |
6 |
| Tucker Barnhart |
5 |
Rockies
| Trevor Story |
11 |
| Ryan McMahon |
9 |
| Nolan Arenado |
8 |
| Sam Hilliard |
6 |
| Matt Kemp |
6 |
| Charlie Blackmon |
6 |
| Garrett Hampson |
5 |
Royals
| Salvador Perez |
11 |
| Whit Merrifield |
9 |
| Jorge Soler |
8 |
| Maikel Franco |
8 |
| Ryan McBroom |
6 |
| Hunter Dozier |
6 |
| Adalberto Mondesi |
6 |
| Alex Gordon |
4 |
Tigers
| Miguel Cabrera |
10 |
| Jonathan Schoop |
8 |
| Jeimer Candelario |
7 |
| Willi Castro |
6 |
| JaCoby Jones |
5 |
| Niko Goodrum |
5 |
| C.J. Cron |
4 |
| Victor Reyes |
4 |
Twins
| Nelson Cruz |
16 |
| Byron Buxton |
13 |
| Miguel Sano |
13 |
| Eddie Rosario |
13 |
| Max Kepler |
9 |
| Josh Donaldson |
6 |
| Marwin Gonzalez |
5 |
| Jake Cave |
4 |
| Jorge Polanco |
4 |
White Sox
| Jose Abreu |
19 |
| Eloy Jimenez |
14 |
| Luis Robert |
11 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
10 |
| Tim Anderson |
10 |
| Yasmani Grandal |
8 |
| James McCann |
7 |
| Yoan Moncada |
6 |
Yankees
| Luke Voit |
22 |
| Gary Sanchez |
10 |
| DJ LeMahieu |
10 |
| Aaron Judge |
9 |
| Clint Frazier |
8 |
| Giovanny Urshela |
6 |
| Aaron Hicks |
6 |
| Brett Gardner |
5 |
| Kyle Higashioka |
4 |
| Giancarlo Stanton |
4 |
Catchers
| Salvador Perez |
C |
11 |
| J.T. Realmuto |
C |
11 |
| Gary Sanchez |
C |
10 |
| Travis d’Arnaud |
C |
9 |
| Will Smith |
C |
8 |
| Yasmani Grandal |
C |
8 |
| Max Stassi |
C |
7 |
| James McCann |
C |
7 |
| Sean Murphy |
C |
7 |
| Austin Nola |
C |
7 |
| Christian Vazquez |
C |
7 |
| Willson Contreras |
C |
7 |
| Curt Casali |
C |
6 |
| Danny Jansen |
C |
6 |
| Martin Maldonado |
C |
6 |
First Base
| Luke Voit |
1B |
22 |
| Jose Abreu |
1B |
19 |
| Pete Alonso |
1B |
16 |
| Matt Olson |
1B |
14 |
| Miguel Sano |
1B |
13 |
| Freddie Freeman |
1B |
13 |
| Renato Nunez |
1B |
12 |
| Max Muncy |
1B (3B/2B) |
12 |
| Joey Votto |
1B |
11 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
1B |
11 |
| Mitch Moreland |
1B |
10 |
| Rhys Hoskins |
1B |
10 |
| Jared Walsh |
1B |
9 |
| Jedd Gyorko |
1B (3B) |
9 |
| Eric Hosmer |
1B |
9 |
| Brandon Belt |
1B |
9 |
| Bobby Dalbec |
1B |
8 |
| Rowdy Tellez |
1B |
8 |
| Evan White |
1B |
8 |
| Jesus Aguilar |
1B |
8 |
| Josh Bell |
1B |
8 |
| Carlos Santana |
1B |
8 |
| Jeimer Candelario |
1B (3B) |
7 |
| Christian Walker |
1B |
7 |
| Ryan McBroom |
1B |
6 |
| Daniel Vogelbach |
1B |
6 |
| Albert Pujols |
1B |
6 |
| Hunter Dozier |
1B (OF) |
6 |
| Yuli Gurriel |
1B |
6 |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
1B |
6 |
Second Base
| Brandon Lowe |
2B (OF) |
14 |
| Keston Hiura |
2B |
13 |
| Rougned Odor |
2B |
10 |
| Robinson Cano |
2B |
10 |
| DJ LeMahieu |
2B (3B/1B) |
10 |
| Ryan McMahon |
2B (3B/1B) |
9 |
| Mike Moustakas |
2B (1B) |
8 |
| Jonathan Schoop |
2B |
8 |
| Cavan Biggio |
2B (OF) |
8 |
| Adam Frazier |
2B (OF) |
7 |
| Ozzie Albies |
2B |
6 |
Third Base
| Jose Ramirez |
3B |
17 |
| Manny Machado |
3B |
16 |
| Eugenio Suarez |
3B |
15 |
| Rafael Devers |
3B |
11 |
| Matt Chapman |
3B |
10 |
| Rio Ruiz |
3B |
9 |
| Anthony Rendon |
3B |
9 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
3B |
9 |
| Kyle Seager |
3B |
9 |
| Edwin Rios |
3B (1B) |
8 |
| Yoshitomo Tsutsugo |
3B (OF) |
8 |
| Nolan Arenado |
3B |
8 |
| Austin Riley |
3B |
8 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera |
3B (1B) |
8 |
| Maikel Franco |
3B |
8 |
| David Bote |
3B (2B) |
7 |
| Evan Longoria |
3B |
7 |
| Jean Segura |
3B (2B) |
7 |
| Josh Donaldson |
3B |
6 |
| Giovanny Urshela |
3B |
6 |
| Travis Shaw |
3B (1B) |
6 |
| J.D. Davis |
3B (OF) |
6 |
| Yoan Moncada |
3B |
6 |
Shortstop
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
SS |
17 |
| Corey Seager |
SS |
15 |
| Trea Turner |
SS |
12 |
| Xander Bogaerts |
SS |
11 |
| Trevor Story |
SS |
11 |
| Tim Anderson |
SS |
10 |
| Didi Gregorius |
SS |
10 |
| Dansby Swanson |
SS |
10 |
| Pat Valaika |
SS (2B/1B) |
8 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SS |
8 |
| Willy Adames |
SS |
8 |
| Chris Taylor |
SS (2B/OF) |
8 |
| Javier Baez |
SS |
8 |
| Francisco Lindor |
SS |
8 |
| Freddy Galvis |
SS (2B) |
7 |
| Marcus Semien |
SS |
7 |
| Willi Castro |
SS (3B) |
6 |
| Alex Bregman |
SS |
6 |
| Adalberto Mondesi |
SS |
6 |
Outfield
| Marcell Ozuna |
OF |
18 |
| Mike Trout |
OF |
17 |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
OF |
16 |
| Adam Duvall |
OF |
16 |
| A.J. Pollock |
OF |
16 |
| Kole Calhoun |
OF |
16 |
| Mookie Betts |
OF |
16 |
| Wil Myers |
OF |
15 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. |
OF |
14 |
| George Springer |
OF |
14 |
| Eloy Jimenez |
OF |
14 |
| Nicholas Castellanos |
OF |
14 |
| Byron Buxton |
OF |
13 |
| Juan Soto |
OF |
13 |
| Eddie Rosario |
OF |
13 |
| Bryce Harper |
OF |
13 |
| Ian Happ |
OF |
12 |
| Randal Grichuk |
OF |
12 |
| Cody Bellinger |
OF (1B) |
12 |
| Christian Yelich |
OF |
12 |
| Anthony Santander |
OF |
11 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
OF |
11 |
| Kyle Schwarber |
OF |
11 |
| Luis Robert |
OF |
11 |
| Brian Anderson |
OF |
11 |
| Kyle Lewis |
OF |
11 |
| Alex Dickerson |
OF |
10 |
| Dominic Smith |
OF (1B) |
10 |
| Mike Yastrzemski |
OF |
10 |
| Joey Gallo |
OF |
10 |
| Andrew McCutchen |
OF |
10 |
| Trent Grisham |
OF |
10 |
| Aaron Judge |
OF |
9 |
| Justin Upton |
OF |
9 |
| Max Kepler |
OF |
9 |
| Kyle Tucker |
OF |
9 |
| Michael Conforto |
OF |
9 |
| Whit Merrifield |
OF/2B |
9 |
| Hunter Renfroe |
OF |
8 |
| Ryan Braun |
OF |
8 |
| Dylan Moore |
OF (2B) |
8 |
| Clint Frazier |
OF |
8 |
| Robbie Grossman |
OF |
8 |
| Brandon Nimmo |
OF |
8 |
| Randy Arozarena |
OF |
7 |
| D.J. Stewart |
OF |
7 |
| Joc Pederson |
OF |
7 |
| Tyler O’Neill |
OF |
7 |
| Gregory Polanco |
OF |
7 |
| Jurickson Profar |
OF (2B) |
7 |
| Bryan Reynolds |
OF |
7 |
| Corey Dickerson |
OF |
7 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. |
OF |
7 |
| Jay Bruce |
OF |
6 |
| Sam Hilliard |
OF |
6 |
| Jose Marmolejos |
OF (1B) |
6 |
| Garrett Cooper |
OF |
6 |
| Brian Goodwin |
OF |
6 |
| Jason Heyward |
OF |
6 |
| Aaron Hicks |
OF |
6 |
| Alex Verdugo |
OF |
6 |
| Ramon Laureano |
OF |
6 |
| Kevin Pillar |
OF |
6 |
| Charlie Blackmon |
OF |
6 |
| Starling Marte |
OF |
6 |
Designated Hitter
| Nelson Cruz |
DH |
16 |
| Jesse Winker |
DH (OF) |
12 |
| Wilmer Flores |
DH (1B/2B) |
12 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
DH |
10 |
| Colin Moran |
DH (1B) |
10 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DH |
10 |
| Franmil Reyes |
DH |
9 |
| Jorge Soler |
DH (OF) |
8 |
| Brad Miller |
DH (3B) |
7 |
| Shohei Ohtani |
DH |
7 |
| J.D. Martinez |
DH |
7 |
| Matt Kemp |
DH |
6 |
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