[Mick]

Mays also hit 51 in 1955 as a New York Giant.

Before Mize, Mel Ott hit the most at 42 in 1929.

Aaron never hit 50 in a season.

Barry Bonds, career HR leader, only hit more than 50 once, in his 73 HR year. He had over 40 eight times, including one season of 49. And he only led MLB in HRs twice, the 73 HR season, and his first year as a Giant with 46. Aaron and Mays each led the NL in HRs four times.

[Mick]

Mays also hit 51 in 1955 as a New York Giant.

Before Mize, Mel Ott hit the most at 42 in 1929.

Aaron never hit 50 in a season.

Barry Bonds, career HR leader, only hit more than 50 once, in his 73 HR year. He had over 40 eight times, including one season of 49. And he only led MLB in HRs twice, the 73 HR season, and his first year as a Giant with 46. Aaron and Mays each led the NL in HRs four times.