1941: Ted Williams’ Historic .406 Season
In 1941, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox had one of the greatest offensive seasons in Major League Baseball history.
Batting average: .406
Team: Boston Red Sox
Hits: 185
Home runs: 37
Runs batted in: 120
Age: 22
Williams became the last MLB player to finish a season batting over .400. His .406 average has remained unmatched through the 2025 MLB season.
His achievement is especially notable because he maintained the average despite playing a full 143-game schedule. The accomplishment helped establish Williams as one of baseball’s legendary hitters and earned him the American League batting title in 1941.
Historical significance: The .400 batting average is one of baseball’s most difficult statistical milestones, and Williams’ 1941 season remains a landmark in MLB history.
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