What’s the Best Record Ever in Baseball?

The best record in baseball history is held by the New York Yankees, who won 114 games in 1998. However, there are a number of teams that have come close to that record, including the Seattle Mariners (116 wins in 2001) and the St. Louis Cardinals (106 wins in 2004).

Introduction

In baseball, records are made to be broken. But some records are so impressive, they may never be topped. Here’s a look at some of the most unbreakable records in Major League Baseball history.

Babe Ruth’s 714 Home Runs
Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs in his 22-year career with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles. That mark stood for 39 years until Hank Aaron broke it in 1974. Ruth’s home run total is currently fourth on the all-time list behind Aaron (755), Barry Bonds (762), and Alex Rodriguez (696).

Cy Young’s 511 Career Wins
Cy Young is the MLB leader in career wins with 511. Young pitched for five different teams during his 22-year career and won at least 20 games in a season an astonishing 17 times. Young’s record is safe for now, but it’s possible that it could be broken someday by San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Bumgarner currently has 138 wins and is just 28 years old. At his current pace, he would need to pitch until he’s 45 to surpass Young’s record.

Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Hitting Streak
In 1941, New York Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio put together one of the most impressive stretches of hitting in baseball history. DiMaggio hit safely in 56 consecutive games, a record that still stands today. During the streak, DiMaggio batted .408 with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs. A number of players have come close to breaking DiMaggio’s record over the years, but no one has been able to match his incredible feat.

MLB Single-Season Home Run Record: 73
The single-season home run record has been broken a number of times over the years but no player has ever hit more than 73 homers in a season. The record was first set by Roger Maris of the New York Yankees in 1961 when he hit 61 homers to break Babe Ruth’s previous mark of 60 homers set in 1927. Maris’ record stood for 37 years until Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs and Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals both surpassed it in 1998 with 66 and 70 homers respectively. Barry Bonds then broke McGwire’s record when he hit 73 homers for the San Francisco Giants in 2001

The Best Record in Baseball

The best record in baseball is currently held by the Seattle Mariners, who went 116-46 in 2001. The Mariners’ record is the best in terms of winning percentage, and it’s a full 10 games better than the second-best team in baseball history, the 1998 Yankees.

The 1916 New York Giants

The 1916 New York Giants finished the season with an 86-66 record, good for second place in the National League. They finished 21 games behind the first-place Brooklyn Dodgers. The Giants didn’t make the playoffs that year, but they did have the best record in baseball.

The 1916 Giants are often considered one of the best teams in baseball history. They had a strong pitching staff, led by future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson, and a lineup that included several other great players, such as future Hall of Famer Fred Merkle and star outfielder Benny Kauff. Even though they didn’t win the World Series, the 1916 Giants are still remembered as one of the greatest teams of all time.

The 2001 Seattle Mariners

The 2001 Seattle Mariners set the record for the most wins in a season with 116. They also had a winning percentage of .716, which is the best ever. The Mariners made it to the playoffs, but lost to the New York Yankees in the ALCS.

The 1998 New York Yankees

The 1998 New York Yankees entered the season as defending World Series champions, having won a then-AL record 114 games in 1997. They went on to win a MLB record 125 games in 1998, finishing 22 games ahead of their closest rival, the Boston Red Sox, en route to winning their second consecutive World Series championship. The 1998 Yankees are often considered one of the greatest teams in baseball history.

Conclusion

The answer to this question is a difficult one. There are so many records in baseball, and they are all so impressive. It is hard to narrow it down to just one. However, if we had to choose one record that we think is the best, it would be Hank Aaron’s home run record. Hank Aaron was a great hitter, and his home run record is a testament to his skill.