At a Glance

Seasons 143
World Series Championships 8
League Pennants 23
Hall of Famers 26
Retired Numbers 13
Career WAR Leader Willie Mays
Career Home Run Leader Willie Mays
Career Strikeout Leader Christy Mathewson

Introduction

The San Francisco Giants are one of the most historic and accomplished franchises in Major League Baseball. Founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams before adopting the Giants name in 1885, the franchise spent more than seven decades in New York before relocating to San Francisco in 1958. As one of baseball’s original National League clubs, the Giants have played a central role in the sport’s history, producing legendary teams, iconic rivalries, and many of the greatest players to ever step onto a baseball field. Their legacy includes generations of Hall of Famers, unforgettable pennant races, and a tradition of excellence that has endured across three centuries of professional baseball.

Since arriving in San Francisco, the Giants have become one of the National League’s flagship franchises, winning multiple division titles and capturing World Series championships in 2010, 2012, and 2014 to establish a modern dynasty. The franchise has been home to some of baseball’s most celebrated stars, including Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda, Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, Gaylord Perry, and Madison Bumgarner, while also preserving the rich legacy of New York legends such as Christy Mathewson, Mel Ott, and Carl Hubbell. Throughout their history, the Giants have combined legendary individual performances with championship success, making them one of baseball’s most respected organizations. This hub brings together the franchise’s greatest players, historic seasons, statistical leaders, all-time rosters, and other resources celebrating the remarkable history of the San Francisco Giants.

Franchise Stats

Single Season Batting Leaders

Single Season Pitching Leaders

Career Batting Leaders

Career Pitching Leaders

All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.