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MLB all-time: Top 10 Greatest DH Seasons of All Time, Part 1

By Manny Gómez

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 9: Boston Red Sox player J.D. Martinez reacts after lining out against the Astros during the seventh inning. The Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros in a regular season MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sep. 9, 2018. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 9: Boston Red Sox player J.D. Martinez reacts after lining out against the Astros during the seventh inning. The Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros in a regular season MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sep. 9, 2018. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 02: Victor Marrtinez #41 of the Detroit Tigers bats during Game One of the American League Division Series against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 2, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles defeated the Tigers 12-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

10. Victor Martinez, 2014

Earlier this season, Victor Martinez announced that 2018 would be his last season in MLB, so it’s only fitting that he appear on this list. Martinez has been one of baseball’s most underrated talents since he emerged with the Cleveland Indians in 2002. The two-time Silver Slugger and five-time All Star finished in MVP consideration six times in his career.

While he might fall just short of being considered a Hall of Famer, In 2014, Edgar Martinez Award winner, Victor Martinez put together one of his finest seasons in his 16-year career.  These were his stats:

  • .409 OBP (1st in the AL)
  • .565 SLG (2nd in the AL)
  • 87 RS (14th in the AL)
  • 168 WRC+ (1st in the AL)
  • 4.6 fWAR (15th in the AL)
Paul Molitor's 1991 season was one of the greatest single DH seasons of all time.
MILKAUKEE – SEPTEMBER 29: Paul Mollitor #4 of the Milwaukee Brewers waits for the Boston Red Sox pitch during the game at Milwaukee County Stadium on September 29, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

9. Paul Molitor, 1991

In 1991, Hall of Famer Paul Molitor led all of baseball in PA (762), AB (665), H (216), RS (133), and 3B (16). That season, he finished 11th in the MVP voting.

Seven-time All Star, Paul Molitor was known for his versatility. While he was mostly a DH, Molitor spent time at every position except pitcher and catcher. He lead MLB in hits three times his career and is the 10th all-time hits leader with 3,319 career hits.

The two-time Edgar Martinez award winner put together the 9th best single DH season of all time. These were his stats:

  • .399 OBP (7th in AL)
  • .489 SLG (13th in AL)
  • 133 RS (1st in AL)
  • 145 WRC+ (8th in AL)
  • 5.2 fWAR (13th in AL)
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