In baseball statistics, the term times on base, also abbreviated as TOB, is the cumulative total number of times a batter has reached base as a result of hits, walks, and hit by pitches. This statistic does not include times reaching first by way of error, dropped third strike, fielder's obstruction, or a fielder's choice, making this statistic somewhat of a misnomer.
Pete Rose is the all-time leader, being on base 5,929 times in his career. Barry Bonds (5,599), Ty Cobb (5,532), Rickey Henderson (5,343), Carl Yastrzemski (5,304), Stan Musial (5,282), and Hank Aaron (5,205) are the only other players to be on base more than 5,000 times.
Key Rank Rank amongst leaders in career times on base. A blank field indicates a tie. Player (2027 TOB) Number of times on base during the 2027 Major League Baseball season. TOB Total career times on base.*Denotes elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame. BoldDenotes active player.A player is considered inactive if he has announced his retirement or has not played for a full season.
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Stats updated through the 2026 season. RankPlayer (2027 TOB)TOB1Pete Rose5,9292Barry Bonds5,5993Ty Cobb*5,5324Rickey Henderson*5,3435Carl Yastrzemski*5,3046Stan Musial*5,2827Hank Aaron*5,2058Tris Speaker*4,9989Babe Ruth*4,97810Eddie Collins*4,89111Albert Pujols4,88012Willie Mays*4,80613Derek Jeter*4,71714Ted Williams*4,71415Mel Ott*4,64816Alex Rodriguez4,62917Eddie Murray*4,60618Frank Robinson*4,56119Honus Wagner*4,50820Miguel Cabrera4,50621Craig Biggio*4,50522Paul Molitor*4,460Rafael Palmeiro4,46024Cap Anson*4,45125Wade Boggs*4,44526Joe Morgan*4,42227Cal Ripken Jr.*4,37928Dave Winfield*4,35129Al Kaline*4,33930Gary Sheffield4,29931George Brett*4,28332Paul Waner*4,28133Lou Gehrig*4,27434Chipper Jones*4,25635Frank Thomas*4,22236Ken Griffey Jr.*4,17437Mickey Mantle*4,16138Robin Yount*4,15639Jim Thome*4,14440Adrián Beltré*4,111Jimmie Foxx*4,11142Rod Carew*4,09643Charlie Gehringer*4,07544Luke Appling*4,06245Reggie Jackson*4,05546Rusty Staub4,05047Rogers Hornsby*4,01648Manny Ramirez4,01249Bobby Abreu3,97950Tim Raines*3,977 RankPlayer (2027 TOB)TOB51Tony Gwynn*3,95552Jesse Burkett*3,954Omar Vizquel3,95454Harold Baines*3,94255Todd Helton*3,91156Nap Lajoie*3,89357Dwight Evans3,89058Darrell Evans3,86359Carlos Beltrán*3,86060Luis Gonzalez3,85761Freddie Freeman (0)3,85262Jeff Bagwell*3,84363Fred McGriff*3,83464Lou Brock*3,83365David Ortiz*3,82966Johnny Damon3,82267Mike Schmidt*3,82068Richie Ashburn*3,81569Roberto Alomar*3,80670Billy Williams*3,79971Ichiro Suzuki*3,79172Eddie Mathews*3,78573Max Carey*3,78274Brooks Robinson*3,76175Sam Rice*3,75176Sam Crawford*3,74477Goose Goslin*3,73978Jake Beckley*3,73779Fred Clarke*3,70780Tony Pérez*3,70081Harmon Killebrew*3,69382Harry Hooper*3,67883Bill Dahlen3,66584Roberto Clemente*3,65685Frankie Frisch*3,63986Willie McCovey*3,62587Edgar Martínez*3,61988George Davis*3,61489Zack Wheat*3,61190John Olerud3,60291Chili Davis3,58992Lou Whitaker3,58693Willie Keeler*3,58594Joey Votto3,58195Eddie Yost3,57696Al Simmons*3,57297Ozzie Smith*3,56598Jason Giambi3,556Harry Heilmann*3,556100Mark Grace3,554
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References
Career Leaders & Records for Times On Base at Baseball Reference