What's the Most Retired MLB Number? How Many Each MLB Team Has Retired Numbers..?
Having your number retired is one of professional sports' most memorable experiences.
While several iconic players in MLB have had their numbers retired, the league as a whole has only had one number do so.
So, who made that great accomplishment and what are the retired jersey numbers for each MLB team? Here, we delve deeply:
What is the most retired number in the MLB?
No. 20 has been retired by 11 teams, more than any other number.
After that, it’s No. 14 at 10 times.
What is the rarest number in MLB had Retired?
Ahead of the 2020 MLB season, Nos. 86, 89 and 92 had never been worn, according to Baseball Reference.
The Cardinals crossed off those two numbers in August 2020 when relievers Génesis Cabrera and Jesus Cruz wore Nos. 92 and 86, respectively.
The final day of August 2021 saw Yankees pitcher Miguel Yajure wear No. 89, officially marking the day that each number had been used on a major league diamond.
Is 42 the only number retired in baseball?
The MLB retired Jackie Robinson's number (42) on April 15, 1997.
Robinson's number remains the only one to be retired across the league.
What are the retired numbers for each MLB team, Complete List?
The retired jersey numbers from each team are as follows:
Athletics (8)
9: Reggie Jackson, RF
24: Rickey Henderson, LF
27: Catfish Hunter, RHP
34: Rollie Fingers, RHP
34: Dave Stewart, P
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
43: Dennis Eckersley, RHP
No number: Walter A. Haas Jr., owner
Angels (6)
11: Jim Fregosi, SS
26: Gene Autry, owner
29: Rod Carew, 1B
30: Nolan Ryan, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
50: Jimmie Reese, coach
Astros (10)
5: Jeff Bagwell, 1B
7: Craig Biggio, C/2B/OF
24: Jimmy Wynn, OF
25: Jose Cruz, OF
32: Jim Umbricht, RHP
33: Mike Scott, RHP
34: Nolan Ryan, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
40: Don Wilson, RHP
49: Larry Dierker, RHP
Blue Jays (3)
12: Roberto Alomar, 2B
32: Roy Halladay, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Braves (11)
3: Dale Murphy, OF
6: Bobby Cox, manager
10: Chipper Jones, 3B
21: Warren Spahn, LHP
29: John Smoltz, RHP
31: Greg Maddux, RHP
35: Phil Niekro, RHP
41: Eddie Mathews, 3B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
44: Hank Aaron, OF
47: Tom Glavine, LHP
Brewers (6)
1: Bud Selig, owner
4: Paul Molitor, INF/DH
19: Robin Yount, SS/CF
34: Rollie Fingers, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
44: Hank Aaron, OF/DH
Cardinals (16)
1: Ozzie Smith, SS
2: Red Schoendienst, 2B
6: Stan Musial, 1B/OF
9: Enos Slaughter, RF
10: Tony La Russa, manager
14: Ken Boyer, 3B
17: Dizzy Dean, RHP
20: Lou Brock, LF
23: Ted Simmons, C
24: Whitey Herzog, manager
42: Bruce Sutter, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
45: Bob Gibson, RHP
85: August A. Busch, owner
No number: Rogers Hornsby, 2B
No number: Jack Buck, broadcaster
Cubs (7)
10: Ron Santo, 3B
14: Ernie Banks, SS/1B
23: Ryne Sandberg, 2B
26: Billy Williams, OF
31: Ferguson Jenkins, RHP
31: Greg Maddux, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Diamondbacks (3)
20: Luis Gonzalez, OF
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
51: Randy Johnson, LHP
Dodgers (11)
1: Pee Wee Reese, SS
2: Tommy Lasorda, manager
4: Duke Snider, CF
14: Gil Hodges, 1B
19: Jim Gilliam, INF/OF/coach
20: Don Sutton, RHP
24: Walter Alston, manager
32: Sandy Koufax, LHP
39: Roy Campanella, C
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
53: Don Drysdale, RHP
Giants (14)
3: Bill Terry, 1B
4: Mel Ott, OF
11: Carl Hubbell, LHP
20: Monte Irvin, OF
22: Will Clark, 1B
24: Willie Mays, CF
25: Barry Bonds, LF
27: Juan Marichal, RHP
30: Orlando Cepeda, 1B
36: Gaylord Perry, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
44: Willie McCovey, 1B
No number: Christy Mathewson, RHP
No number: John McGraw, manager
Guardians (9)
3: Earl Averill, OF
5: Lou Boudreau, SS/manager
14: Larry Doby, OF
18: Mel Harder, RHP
19: Bob Feller, RHP
20: Frank Robinson, OF/manager
21: Bob Lemon, RHP
25: Jim Thome, 1B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Mariners (2)
11: Edgar Martinez, DH
24: Ken Griffey Jr., CF
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Marlins (1)
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Mets (8)
14: Gil Hodges, manager
17: Keith Hernandez, 1B
24: Willie Mays, CF
31: Mike Piazza, C
36: Jerry Koosman, P
37: Casey Stengel, manager
41: Tom Seaver, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Orioles (7)
4: Earl Weaver, manager
5: Brooks Robinson, 3B
8: Cal Ripken Jr., SS
20: Frank Robinson, OF
22: Jim Palmer, RHP
33: Eddie Murray, 1B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Nationals/Expos (5)
8: Gary Carter, C
10: Rusty Staub, RF
10: Andre Dawson, OF
30: Tim Raines, LF
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Phillies (10)
1: Richie Ashburn, OF
14: Jim Bunning, RHP
15: Dick Allen, 1B
20: Mike Schmidt, 3B
32: Steve Carlton, LHP
34: Roy Halladay, P
36: Robin Roberts, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
"P": Grover Cleveland Alexander, RHP
"P": Chuck Klein, OF
Pirates (10)
1: Billy Meyer, manager
4: Ralph Kiner, OF
8: Willie Stargell, OF/1B
9: Bill Mazeroski, 2B
11: Paul Waner, OF
20: Pie Traynor, 3B
21: Roberto Clemente, OF
33: Honus Wagner, SS
40: Danny Murtaugh, manager
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Padres (6)
6: Steve Garvey, 1B
19: Tony Gwynn, OF
31: Dave Winfield, OF
35: Randy Jones, LHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
51: Trevor Hoffman, RHP
Rangers (6)
7: Ivan Rodriguez, C
10: Michael Young, INF
26: Johnny Oates, manager
29: Adrian Beltre, 3B
34: Nolan Ryan, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Rays (3)
12: Wade Boggs, 3B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
66: Don Zimmer, coach
Red Sox (11)
1: Bobby Doerr, 2B
4: Joe Cronin, SS
6: Johnny Pesky, SS/3B
8: Carl Yastrzemski, LF
9: Ted Williams, LF
14: Jim Rice, LF
26: Wade Boggs, 3B
27: Carlton Fisk, C
34: David Ortiz, DH
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
45: Pedro Martinez, RHP
Reds (11)
1: Fred Hutchinson, manager
5: Johnny Bench, C
8: Joe Morgan, 2B
10: Sparky Anderson, manager
11: Barry Larkin, SS
13: Davey Concepcion, SS
14: Pete Rose, INF/OF
18: Ted Kluszewski, 1B
20: Frank Robinson, OF
24: Tony Perez, 3B/1B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF Rockies (3)
17: Todd Helton, 1B
33: Larry Walker, OF
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Royals (4)
5: George Brett, 3B
10: Dick Howser, manager
20: Frank White, 2B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
Tigers (10)
1: Lou Whitaker, 2B
2: Charlie Gehringer, 2B
3: Alan Trammell, SS
5: Hank Greenberg, 1B
6: Al Kaline, OF
11: Sparky Anderson, manager
16: Hal Newhouser, LHP
23: Willie Horton, OF
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
47: Jack Morris, RHP
Twins (10)
3: Harmon Killebrew, 1B
6: Tony Oliva, RF
7: Joe Mauer, C
10: Tom Kelly, manager
14: Kent Hrbek, 1B
28: Bert Blyleven, RHP
29: Rod Carew, 2B
34: Kirby Puckett, CF
36: Jim Kaat, P
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
White Sox (12)
2: Nellie Fox, 2B
3: Harold Baines, OF/DH
4: Luke Appling, SS
9: Minnie Minoso, OF
11: Luis Aparicio, SS
14: Paul Konerko, 1B
16: Ted Lyons, RHP
19: Billy Pierce, LHP
35: Frank Thomas, 1B
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
56: Mark Buehrle, LHP
72: Carlton Fisk, C
Yankees (24)
1: Billy Martin, 2B/manager
2: Derek Jeter, SS
3: Babe Ruth, RF
4: Lou Gehrig, 1B
5: Joe DiMaggio, CF
6: Joe Torre, manager
7: Mickey Mantle, CF
8: Yogi Berra, C/manager
8: Bill Dickey, C
9: Roger Maris, RF
10: Phil Rizzuto, SS
15: Thurman Munson, C
16: Whitey Ford, LHP
20: Jorge Posada, C
21: Paul O'Neill, P
23: Don Mattingly, 1B
32: Elston Howard, C
37: Casey Stengel, manager
42: Mariano Rivera, RHP
42: Jackie Robinson, INF
44: Reggie Jackson, RF
46: Andy Pettitte, LHP
49: Ron Guidry, LHP
51: Bernie Williams, CF
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Every MLB team's retired numbers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
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