At a Glance
| Seasons | 125 |
| World Series Championships | 2 |
| League Pennants | 6 |
| Hall of Famers | 28 |
| Retired Numbers | 8 |
| Career WAR Leader | Nap Lajoie |
| Career Home Run Leader | Jim Thome |
| Career Strikeout Leader | Bob Feller |
Introduction
The Cleveland Guardians are one of the American League’s original franchises and have been a fixture in Major League Baseball since 1901. Founded as the Cleveland Blues before becoming the Bronchos, Naps, Indians, and eventually the Guardians in 2022, the franchise has spent its entire major league history in Cleveland. Over more than a century, the organization has established a proud tradition built on Hall of Fame talent, memorable championship runs, and some of the greatest players the game has ever seen, making it one of baseball’s most historically significant franchises.
The franchise has competed in the American League since its inaugural season, winning six American League pennants and two World Series championships while producing generations of legendary players such as Nap Lajoie, Tris Speaker, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby, Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, and José Ramírez. From dominant pitching staffs to powerhouse lineups and unforgettable postseason moments, Cleveland has remained 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 rich history of Cleveland Guardians baseball.
Franchise Stats
Single Season Pitching Leaders
Career Pitching Leaders
Player Profiles
All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.