MLB in the 1950s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the MLB records between 1950 and 1959.
Batting
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | Duke Snider | 326 | 10 |
| Runs Batted In | Duke Snider | 1,031 | 10 |
| Hits | Richie Ashburn | 1,875 | 10 |
| Runs | Mickey Mantle | 994 | 9 |
| Stolen Bases | Willie Mays | 179 | 8 |
| Doubles | Stan Musial | 356 | 10 |
| Triples | Nellie Fox | 82 | 10 |
| Extra-Base Hits | Stan Musial | 683 | 10 |
| Total Bases | Stan Musial | 3,047 | 10 |
| Walks | Eddie Yost | 1,185 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Mickey Mantle | 899 | 9 |
| Plate Appearances | Richie Ashburn | 6,965 | 10 |
| At Bats | Nellie Fox | 6,115 | 10 |
| Games Played | Richie Ashburn | 1,523 | 10 |
Pitching
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Warren Spahn | 202 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Early Wynn | 1,544 | 10 |
| Saves | Ellis Kinder | 96 | 8 |
| Shutouts | Billy Pierce | 33 | 10 |
| Complete Games | Robin Roberts | 237 | 10 |
| Games Started | Robin Roberts | 370 | 10 |
| Games Pitched | Hoyt Wilhelm | 432 | 8 |
| Losses | Robin Roberts | 149 | 10 |
| Walks Allowed | Early Wynn | 1,028 | 10 |