League Leader in Home Runs, Both Leagues
| Player | League, team and year |
|---|---|
| Sam Crawford | NL: Cincinnati Reds (1901), AL: Detroit Tigers (1908) |
| Fred McGriff | AL: Toronto Blue Jays (1989), NL: San Diego Padres (1992) |
| Mark McGwire | AL: Oakland Athletics (1987, 1996), NL: St. Louis Cardinals (1998–99) |
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