While playing for the Boston Redsox in 1931, Earl Webb hit a major league record 67 doubles. The only time in which Webb hit more than 30 doubles. In contrast, Joe Medwick (seen above), who hole the National League record with 64 in 1936, had 40 or more doubles 7 years in a row. Both records seemed safe forever until an all-time record 26 players collected 40 or more doubles in 2000.
Most Doubles Since 1931
AL - Carlos Delgado, Toronto, 2000
NL - Todd Helton. Colorado, 2000
Most Seasons League Leader in Doubles, since 1901
AL -8- Tris Speaker, last in 1923
NL -8- Stan Musial. last in 1954
Most Seasons 50 or More Doubles
AL -5- Tris Speaker, last in 1926
NL -3- Paul Waner, last in 1936; Stan Musial. last in 1953
Organized Baseball Record for Most Doubles in a Season
100 - Lyman Lamb, Tulsa (Western League), 1924
Most Doubles, Season, Team
AL -373- St.Louis Cardinals, 1930
NL -373- Boston Redsox, 1997 and 2004
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