Most home runs in a single season (MLB)
The current most home runs in a single season (mlb) record is 73 home runs, held by Barry Bonds, set on October 7, 2001. Last checked October 9, 2026.
73
home runs
Barry Bonds
- Holder
- Barry Bonds
- Record
- 73 home runs
- Exact figure
- 73 home runs (2001)
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Date set
- October 7, 2001
- Recognized by
- Major League Baseball
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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