All-Time Hits Leaders for Every MLB Team

To be a franchise leader in any category (aside from maybe errors or blown saves) has to be a satisfying experience for any Major League Baseball player – but to have more hits in a team's uniform than any player in history is an honor reserved for only the very best players of their respective eras.

Here's a look at the all-time hits leader for every active MLB franchise:

MLB All-Time Franchise Hits Leaders

(updated Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. ET)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Luis Gonzalez (1,337)

Gonzalez was a hit machine in parts of eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, leading all National League batters with 206 in 1999 and nearly surpassing the 200-hit plateau again in 2001 (the year he belted 57 home runs). Paul Goldschmidt (1,182) is the only other player to compile 1,000+ career hits in an Arizona uniform.

Atlanta Braves: Hank Aaron (3,600)

There is little question that Aaron meant more to his franchise than any player in the history of Major League Baseball. In addition to being the Braves' all-time home run leader with 733, he finished with an absurd 3,600 hits in an Atlanta uniform, well ahead of franchise runner-up Chipper Jones (2,726) and No. 3 Eddie Mathews (2,201).

Baltimore Orioles: Cal Ripken Jr. (3,184)

When you play a lot of games, you're probably going to end up with a lot of hits. But that oversimplifies the impact Ripken had on those Orioles teams of the 1980s and 1990s, as he batted .276 over 3,001 games with the Orioles. Brooks Robinson (2,848) and George Sisler (2,295) round out the top three on the Baltimore hits list.

Boston Red Sox: Carl Yastrzemski (3,419)

The man they call "Yaz" is not only one of the most revered Beantown baseballers in history, he also owns one of the most impressive franchise records. His 3,419 hits easily outpaces Ted Williams (2,654) and Jim Rice (2,452), though you wonder how close Williams would have come had he not enlisted in the prime of his MLB career.

Chicago Cubs: Cap Anson (3,012)

Challengers have come, and challengers have gone. And through it all, a man who toiled for the Cubs from 1876-97 still holds the franchise record for hits. Ernie Banks (2,583) and Billy Williams (2,510) are the only players to come within striking distance, with Ryne Sandberg (2,385) and Mark Grace (2,201) leading the next tier.

Chicago White Sox: Luke Appling (2,749)

While not quite as old a record as Anson's, Appling holding down the franchise hits record for more than 80 years is impressive in its own right. The two-time batting champion missed nearly two entire seasons in his late-30s, but still owns a 279-hit advantage over runner-up Nellie Fox. Paul Konerko (2,292) and Frank Thomas (2,136) are next.

Cincinnati Reds: Pete Rose (3,358)

Baseball's all-time hits leader, who passed away on Sept. 30, spread some of those singles and extra-base hits to other teams in the later stages of his career, but he's still locked in as the No. 1 batter in Reds history by a significant margin. No. 2 Barry Larkin (2,340) is more than 1,000 behind, while Dave Concepcion sits third at 2,326 hits.

Cleveland Guardians: Nap Lajoie (2,047)

There's nothing small about this Napoleon's impact on the Guardians franchise. Lajoie produced nearly two-thirds of his 3,243 career major-league hits in a Cleveland uniform, then narrowly held on to the franchise record despite spirited challenges from Tris Speaker (1,965), Earl Averill (1,903) and Joe Sewell (1,800).

Colorado Rockies: Todd Helton (2,519)

A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2024, Helton reached the pinnacle of the sport thanks in large part to his plate prowess. He hit .316 in 2,247 career games – all with the Rockies – and surpassed the 200-hit plateau twice. Charlie Blackmon, who retired this off-season, is a distant second with 1,805 hits.

Detroit Tigers: Ty Cobb (3,900)

He might have been known as "The Georgia Peach", but his Major League Baseball legacy lives in the Motor City. Cobb was the greatest player of his generation, winning eight batting titles while hitting over .400 twice and posting a career average of .368 with the Tigers. He has the most hits with one franchise of any player in history.

Houston Astros: Craig Biggio (3,060)

If any team on this list might see a different franchise hits leader in the next 5-to-10 years, it's this one. While Biggio still maintains a comfortable lead over No. 2 Jeff Bagwell (2,314), Jose Altuve is next at 2,232 – and while he turns 35 next May, his batting has aged well. He might only be a 10% chance of overtaking Biggio, but it's something.

Kansas City Royals: George Brett (3,154)

Some franchise hits records are quite close – and others, like this one, are most definitely not. Brett has a lead of nearly 1,150 hits over second-place Frank White (2,006), with three others (including Hal McRae) in the 1900s. Salvador Perez (1,571) is seventh, but has already played parts of 13 seasons and isn't even halfway to Brett's lofty total.

Los Angeles Angels: Garret Anderson (2,368)

Anderson often gets overlooked when we examine the greatest players of the early 2000s – but the guy could rake. He put together four straight seasons of 185+ hits and 115+ RBIs, winning a pair of Silver Sluggers over that span. And he retired in 2010 with a nearly 700-hit advantage over franchise runner-up Tim Salmon (1,674); Mike Trout is third at 1,648.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Zack Wheat (2,804)

Wheat probably isn't the name you'd tag for this honor unless you were a die-hard Dodgers fan. But the pride of Hamilton, Mo., was one of the most consistent hitters of the 1910s and 1920s, posting a career average of .317 while reaching 200 hits three times. Pee Wee Reese is a distant second among Dodgers hitters at 2,170.

Miami Marlins: Luis Castillo (1,273)

Those Marlins haven't produced many home-grown stars – at least, not ones that stayed with the team. Castillo's 1,273 career hits with Miami are the fewest of any franchise leader, and there are no active Marlins within 850 hits of him. Hanley Ramirez (1,103) and Jeff Conine (1,005) are the only other players to rack up 1,000+ hits with the franchise.

Milwaukee Brewers: Robin Yount (3,142)

There aren't many major Brewers offensive records that Yount doesn't own – and this might be the most impressive of all. One of 14 franchise leaders to have compiled 3,000+ hits with the team, Yount had six .300 seasons and banged out a league-high 210 hits en route to the 1982 NL MVP Award. Paul Molitor's 2,281 hits are good for a distant second on this list.

Minnesota Twins: Sam Rice (2,889)

Rice might have only managed 34 home runs in his 20 major-league seasons, but he was elite at just about everything else. He finished with six 200-hit campaigns – the last coming in his age 40-season – and was a speedster, as well, with 351 stolen bases. He's well ahead of franchise runner-up Kirby Puckett (2,304) and No. 3 Joe Judge (2,291).

New York Mets: David Wright (1,777)

This is one of the more fascinating franchise hits lists – not only because it's topped by one of the most beloved players in team history, but because you would think this number would be higher. Alas, Wright's hit tally is good enough for a 243-hit lead on Jose Reyes (1,534), with original Met Ed Kranepool (1,418) still holding onto third spot.

New York Yankees: Derek Jeter (3,465)

As you might expect, the other New York baseball franchise has a much more impressive list; 12 Yankees have more hits in pinstripes than Wright had with the Mets. And at the top of the list is Jeter, a Yankee lifer who hit .310 for his career but shockingly never won a batting title. Lou Gehrig (2,721) and Babe Ruth (2,518) rank second and third, respectively.

Oakland Athletics: Bert Campaneris (1,882)

The top of the Athletics' franchise hit list is an interesting mix of players from multiple generations – and the gaps between them are quite small. Al Simmons (1,827) is directly behind Campaneris, with Rickey Henderson (1,768) in third (while leading in several other prominent categories). Jimmy Dykes (1,705) and Bob Johnson (1,617) are next.

Philadelphia Phillies: Jimmy Rollins (2,306)

You have to be a really good hitter to out-knock Mike Schmidt, Richie Ashburn and Ed Delahanty. And that's exactly what Rollins did, passing all three in his historic final season with the Phillies in 2014. Schmidt (2,234), Ashburn (2,217) and Delahanty (2,214) remain comfortably ahead of the next tier, led by Del Ennis (1,812).

Pittsburgh Pirates: Roberto Clemente (3,000)

The elation Pirates felt at witnessing Clemente's historic 3,000th hit was quickly and tragically replaced by coming to terms with his death in a plane crash less than three months later. His legacy remains stronger than ever in Pittsburgh thanks in part to his franchise record hit total, which narrowly edges out fellow Hall of Famer Honus Wagner (2,967) for top spot.

San Diego Padres: Tony Gwynn (3,141)

Stats and superlatives never seem to quite capture just how dominant Tony Gwynn was as a hitter – but we'll try one more you might not have known about. Gwynn's 2,006-hit lead over Padres No. 2 hits leader Garry Templeton (1,135) is easily the most of any franchise leader on this list. There will simply never be another hitter like him.

San Francisco Giants: Willie Mays (3,187)

Speaking of one-of-a-kind talents, there was nothing Mays couldn't do on the diamond. In addition to having incredible raw power, blazing speed and a glove like a fly trap, Mays was a sensational hitter, batting .301 for his career and winning the 1954 batting title. Mel Ott (2,876) is the only SF batter within a reasonable range from a hits perspective.

Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki (2,542)

Would Ichiro be baseball's home run king had he played his entire professional career in the United States? We'll never know – but what we do know is that there have only been a handful of batters in history as prolific as this guy. Edgar Martinez is a decently close second at 2,247 hits with Seattle, while Ken Griffey Jr. is third at 1,843.

St. Louis Cardinals: Stan Musial (3,630)

Nicknames like "The Man" aren't just given out – they're earned. And Musial was full value for that moniker, posting the second-most hits with one franchise of any player in history. And just think how many more he might have were he not walked nearly 1,600 times. Franchise runner-up Lou Brock – a legendary hitter himself – is a whopping 917 hits behind.

Tampa Bay Rays: Carl Crawford (1,480)

Crawford came the closest of any player on this list to losing his title as the Rays' all-time hits leader. Evan Longoria came within nine of tying Crawford before heading to San Francisco after the 2017 season. He's still stuck on 1,471, and after confirming he's finished playing (but not officially retired) following the 2023 season, that's likely where he'll remain.

Texas Rangers: Michael Young (2,230)

It's a little surprising to see that the Rangers have produced just one 2,000-hit player despite being in operation for more than six decades. Young owns that esteemed honor after wreaking havoc on opposing pitchers over parts of 13 seasons with the club. Ivan Rodriguez (1,747) and Elvis Andrus (1,743) are neck-and-neck, with Rafael Palmeiro (1,692) in fourth.

Toronto Blue Jays: Tony Fernandez (1,583)

Here's another example where you might think the all-time franchise hits leader would have more than this. Fernandez was a very good hitter – batting .297 in 5,900 plate appearances with Toronto – but was known more for his glove. Vernon Wells (1,529) and Carlos Delgado (1,413) round out the top three.

Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman (1,846)

Amid a sea of Montreal Expos greats, it's actually a Nationals lifer that owns the distinction of being the franchise's all-time hits leader (one more thing for Montreal baseball fans to bemoan). Take heart, though, Expos supporters: Tim Wallach (1,694), Tim Raines (1,622), Andre Dawson (1,575) and Gary Carter (1,427) occupy spots two through five.

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