Baseball by the Numbers
Name the player who won the most home run titles in National League history.
A. Hank Aaron
B. Willie Mays
C. Mike Schmidt
D. Ralph Kiner
Answer: C.
In 1 13-year period from 1974 through 1986, the three-time MVP led the Senior Circuit in home runs eight times and in slugging percentage five times. Schmidt's Peak came in 1980, when he belted 48 homers. Not only did he lead in home runs and slugging that season,but in the world Series he hit two homers, drove in seven, and batted .381 to carry Philadelphia to a six-game win over Kansas City.
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