MLB in the 1970s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the MLB records between 1970 and 1979.
Batting
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | Willie Stargell | 296 | 10 |
| Runs Batted In | Johnny Bench | 1,013 | 10 |
| Hits | Pete Rose | 2,045 | 10 |
| Runs | Pete Rose | 1,068 | 10 |
| Stolen Bases | Lou Brock | 551 | 10 |
| Doubles | Pete Rose | 394 | 10 |
| Triples | Rod Carew | 80 | 10 |
| Extra-Base Hits | Bobby Bonds | 586 | 10 |
| Total Bases | Pete Rose | 2,804 | 10 |
| Walks | Joe Morgan | 1,071 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Bobby Bonds | 1,368 | 10 |
| Plate Appearances | Pete Rose | 7,399 | 10 |
| At Bats | Pete Rose | 6,523 | 10 |
| Games Played | Pete Rose | 1,604 | 10 |
Pitching
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Jim Palmer | 186 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Nolan Ryan | 2,678 | 10 |
| Saves | Rollie Fingers | 209 | 10 |
| Shutouts | Jim Palmer | 44 | 10 |
| Complete Games | Gaylord Perry | 197 | 10 |
| Games Started | Phil Niekro | 376 | 10 |
| Games Pitched | Rollie Fingers | 640 | 10 |
| Losses | Phil Niekro | 151 | 10 |
| Walks Allowed | Nolan Ryan | 1,515 | 10 |