The greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in baseball history — 1,406 stolen bases, 2,295 runs and a 25-year career that redefined what a leadoff hitter could be.
Rickey Henderson is the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in baseball history. His 1,406 career stolen bases is 468 more than the second-highest total in history. He scored 2,295 career runs — the all-time record. He stole 130 bases in 1982 — a single-season record — and combined his speed with genuine power (297 home runs) in a way no other player has.
He stole 130 bases in a single season (1982) — a record so far above what any modern player achieves that it's considered unapproachable.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Series Champion 1989
- AL MVP 1990
- 12x stolen base champion
- 1,406 career stolen bases (record)
- 2,295 career runs (record)