Maris hit 61 homers in 1961.
But Maris HR'ed 61 HRs during the 162 game season. Ruth hit 60 HRs during the season via 154 games.
I think there might still be as a "seasonal" asterisk in the Hall of Fame. Not sure.
Aaron Judge hit 62nd homers in 2022 ! Judge broke Maris' record.
Judge will be a free agent. Will the Mets get him? Will the Yankees get him? Others? Probably LA Dodgers. Astros? Who knows. Will update.
It's all about money. Kinda.
In other words, again . . .
Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs (HRs) in a 154 game season.
Roger Maris hit 61 HRs in 1961, in a 162 game season.
Aaron Judge hit 62 HRs in 2022, which broke Maris' record.
There should be a distinction between a 154 game season vs. a 162 game season.
And then there is Barry Bonds. According to the web: "San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds . . . hit his record-breaking 73rd homer in a [162 game] season back" in 2001.
How many HRs did Barry Bonds hit in home runs in 154 games? (Haven't found.)
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