Ted Williams Hall of Fame MLB

Ted Williams, often called “The Splendid Splinter,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. A Boston Red Sox legend, Williams played his entire 19-year career (1939–1960) with the club, interrupted by service in World War II and the Korean War. Known for his incredible eye and power at the plate, he was the last MLB player to hit over .400 in a season (.406 in 1941), a feat still unmatched.

Williams was a two-time AL MVP and a six-time batting champion. He led the league in on-base percentage 12 times and finished with a career OBP of .482—the highest in MLB history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Beyond the stats, Williams was a fierce competitor and a student of hitting, influencing generations to come.

Williams's Awards and Records

• 19× All-Star (1940–1942, 1946–1951, 1953–1960)
• 2× AL MVP (1946, 1949)
• 2× Triple Crown (1942, 1947)
• 6× AL batting champion (1941, 1942, 1947, 1948, 1957, 1958)
• 4× AL home run leader (1941, 1942, 1947, 1949)
• 4× AL RBI leader (1939, 1942, 1947, 1949)

MLB Records

• Most Career Hits: Pete Rose – 4,256
• Most Career Home Runs: Barry Bonds – 762
• Most Career RBIs: Hank Aaron – 2,297
• Most Career Runs: Rickey Henderson – 2,295
• Most Career Stolen Bases: Rickey Henderson – 1,406
• Most Career Wins (Pitcher): Cy Young – 511
• Most Career Strikeouts (Pitcher): Nolan Ryan – 5,714
• Most Career Saves: Mariano Rivera – 652
• Highest Career Batting Average: Ty Cobb – .366

MLB Teams:

As player
Boston Red Sox (1939–1942, 1946–1960)
As manager
Washington Senators / Texas Rangers (1969–1972)