The MLB Triple Crown is a prestigious accolade that highlights a hitter’s remarkable offensive capabilities. Below is the complete roster of baseball’s Triple Crown winners from the American League (AL), National League (NL), and the Negro Leagues.
What is the Triple Crown in MLB?
The Triple Crown in Major League Baseball refers to a player leading the league in three critical statistical categories: batting average, home runs, and runs batted in (RBIs). Achieving this milestone is a rare feat that underscores a player’s all-around offensive prowess.
Triple Crown Winners:
- 2012: Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers)
- 1967: Carl Yastrzemski (Boston Red Sox)
- 1966: Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles)
- 1956: Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees)
- 1947: Ted Williams (Boston Red Sox)
- 1942: Ted Strong (Kansas City Monarchs)
- 1942: Ted Williams (Boston Red Sox)
- 1942: Lennie Pearson (Newark Eagles/Homestead Grays)
- 1937: Joe Medwick (St. Louis Cardinals)
- 1937: Josh Gibson (Homestead Grays)
- 1936: Josh Gibson (Pittsburgh Crawfords)
- 1934: Lou Gehrig (New York Yankees)
- 1933: Jimmie Foxx (Philadelphia Athletics)
- 1933: Chuck Klein (Philadelphia Phillies)
- 1930: Willie Wells (St. Louis Stars)
- 1926: Mule Suttles (St. Louis Stars)
- 1925: Rogers Hornsby (St. Louis Cardinals)
- 1924: Oscar Charleston (Harrisburg Giants)
- 1923: Heavy Johnson (Kansas City Monarchs)
- 1922: Rogers Hornsby (St. Louis Cardinals)
- 1921: Oscar Charleston (Homestead Grays)
- 1912: Heinie Zimmerman (Chicago Cubs)
- 1909: Ty Cobb (Detroit Tigers)
- 1901: Nap Lajoie (Philadelphia Athletics)
- 1894: Hugh Duffy (Boston Beaneaters)
- 1887: Tip O’Neil (St. Louis Browns)
- 1878: Paul Hines (Providence Grays)
Who is the most recent MLB player to obtain the Triple Crown?
The most recent player to earn the Triple Crown is Miguel Cabrera, who accomplished this remarkable achievement while playing for the Detroit Tigers in 2012. His performance that season solidified his place among baseball’s elite.
How many MLB players have won the Triple Crown?
In total, 28 players have claimed the Triple Crown across the American League, National League, American Association, and Negro Leagues. This statistic highlights the rarity and significance of this achievement in baseball history.
