MLB in the 1930s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the MLB records between 1930 and 1939.
Negro League seasons over these years ran roughly 25 to 70 games against 154 or more in the American and National Leagues. This is a raw ten-year total, so it counts opportunity as well as performance.
Batting
| Category | Leader | 1930s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | Jimmie Foxx | 415 | 10 |
| Runs Batted In | Jimmie Foxx | 1,403 | 10 |
| Hits | Paul Waner | 1,959 | 10 |
| Runs | Lou Gehrig | 1,257 | 10 |
| Stolen Bases | Ben Chapman | 269 | 10 |
| Doubles | Charlie Gehringer | 400 | 10 |
| Triples | Earl Averill | 114 | 10 |
| Extra-Base Hits | Jimmie Foxx | 818 | 10 |
| Total Bases | Jimmie Foxx | 3,580 | 10 |
| Walks | Lou Gehrig | 1,028 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Jimmie Foxx | 876 | 10 |
| Plate Appearances | Jimmie Foxx | 6,552 | 10 |
| At Bats | Paul Waner | 5,834 | 10 |
| Games Played | Mel Ott | 1,473 | 10 |
Pitching
| Category | Leader | 1930s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Lefty Grove | 199 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Lefty Gomez | 1,337 | 10 |
| Saves | Johnny Murphy | 54 | 7 |
| Shutouts | Larry French | 32 | 10 |
| Complete Games | Wes Ferrell | 207 | 10 |
| Games Started | Larry French | 305 | 10 |
| Games Pitched | Larry French | 430 | 10 |
| Losses | Paul Derringer | 137 | 9 |
| Walks Allowed | Bump Hadley | 1,061 | 10 |