Every MLB Player to Ever Crush 60 Home Runs in a Season Explained in 29 Minutes

Only 6 players in Major League Baseball history have ever hit 60 or more home runs in a single season—a feat that puts them in the most exclusive club in all of sports. In this video, we break down every single slugger who accomplished this incredible milestone, exploring their backgrounds, their swings, their seasons, and the legacies they left behind.

From Babe Ruth changing the game forever in 1927 to Aaron Judge rewriting the American League record books in 2022, we cover it all. We dive into the drama, the rivalries, the controversy, and the pure power that defined these historic campaigns.

Babe Ruth set the standard with 60 home runs in 1927, a record that stood for 34 years. The Sultan of Swat, the Bambino, the Great Bambino revolutionized baseball and made the long ball the heart of the game.

Roger Maris chased Ruth's ghost in 1961 and finished with 61 home runs, but the asterisk controversy followed him for decades. We explore the pressure, the media scrutiny, and why his record deserves more respect.

Mark McGwire launched 70 home runs in 1998 and followed it up with 65 in 1999. Big Mac's incredible power, his rivalry with Sammy Sosa, and the complicated legacy of the steroid era are all covered.

Sammy Sosa is the only player to hit 60+ home runs three times with 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999, and 64 in 2001. Slammin' Sammy's infectious energy, his home run chase battles with McGwire, and his Hall of Fame debate make him one of the most fascinating figures in baseball history.

Barry Bonds holds the single-season home run record with 73 in 2001. We analyze the most dominant offensive season in MLB history, Bonds' elite plate discipline, intentional walks, and the never-ending controversy surrounding his career.

Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' American League record with 62 home runs in 2022. The Bronx Bomber put together an incredible MVP campaign, and many consider his record the clean benchmark for power hitting.

We also discuss which current MLB stars have the potential to join this elite group in the future. Could we see Shohei Ohtani put together a historic power season with the Los Angeles Dodgers? What about young phenoms like Gunnar Henderson, Elly De La Cruz, Bobby Witt Jr., or Jackson Chourio developing into 60-homer threats? Could Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Matt Olson, or Oneil Cruz stay healthy and catch fire for an entire season? And never count out Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Marcell Ozuna, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Ronald Acuna Jr., or Adolis Garcia when it comes to elite power production. We break down who has the best chance to etch their name into history alongside Ruth, Maris, McGwire, Sosa, Bonds, and Judge.

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