List of Chicago White Sox team records
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The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
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Batting
- Batting average: Luke ApplingLuke ApplingLucius Benjamin Appling was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, .388 (1936) - On-base percentage: Frank ThomasFrank Thomas (AL baseball player)Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman....
, .487 (1994) - Slugging percentage: Frank Thomas, .729 (1994)
- OPS: Frank Thomas, 1.217 (1994)
- At Bats: Nellie FoxNellie FoxJacob Nelson Fox was a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Chicago White Sox. Fox was born in St. Thomas Township, Pennsylvania. He was selected as the MVP of the American League in...
, 649 (1956) - Runs: Johnny MostilJohnny MostilJohn Anthony Mostil was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . Born in Chicago, Illinois, he had a career batting average of .301.-Career:...
, 135 (1925) - Hits: Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsEdward Trowbridge Collins, Sr. , nicknamed "Cocky", was an American Major League Baseball second baseman, manager and executive...
, 224 (1920) - Total Bases: Albert BelleAlbert BelleAlbert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles...
, 399 (1998) - Doubles: Albert Belle, 48 (1998)
- Triples: Shoeless Joe JacksonShoeless Joe JacksonJoseph Jefferson Jackson , nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball in the early part of the 20th century...
, 21 (1916) - Home Runs: Albert Belle, 49 (1998)
- Runs Batted In: Albert Belle, 152 (1998)
- Walks: Frank Thomas, 138 (1991)
- Strikeouts: Dave NicholsonDave NicholsonDavid Lawrence Nicholson is a former outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves , known for his towering, although infrequent, home runs...
, 175 (1963) - Stolen Bases: Rudy LawRudy LawRudy Karl Law , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1978-1986. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals. In 1983, he stole 77 bases, setting the White Sox single-season record.-External links:...
, 77 (1983) - Singles: Eddie Collins, 170 (1920)
- Runs Created: Albert Belle, 162 (1998)
- Extra-Base Hits: Albert Belle, 99 (1998)
- Times on Base: Frank Thomas, 317 (1991)
- Hit by Pitch: Minnie Miñoso, 23 (1956)
- Sacrifice Hits: Buck WeaverBuck WeaverGeorge Daniel "Buck" Weaver was an American shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox...
, 44 (1916) - Intentional Walks: Frank Thomas, 29 (1995)
- Grounded into Double Plays: George Bell, 29, (1992)
- At Bats per Strikeout: Eddie Collins, 63.1 (1923)
- At Bats per Home Run: Frank Thomas, 10.5 (1994)
- Outs: Eddie MulliganEddie MulliganEdward Joseph Mulligan born in St. Louis, Missouri was a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates .He led the American League in outs in 1921....
, 508 (1921)
Pitching
- ERA: Ed WalshEd WalshEdward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career...
, 1.27 (1910) - Wins: Ed Walsh, 40 (1908)
- Won-Loss %: Sandy ConsuegraSandy ConsuegraSandalio Simeon Consuegra Castello [con-SWEH-grah] was a Cuban-born relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1950 through 1957, Consuegra played for the Washington Senators , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles and New York Giants...
, .842 (1954) - WHIP: Ed Walsh, .820, (1910)
- Hits Allowed/9IP: Ed Walsh, 5.89 (1910)
- Walks/9IP: La Marr Hoyt, 1.07 (1983)
- Strikeouts/9IP: Javier VázquezJavier VázquezJavier Carlos Vázquez is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Previously, he pitched for the Florida Marlins , Atlanta Braves , Chicago White Sox , Arizona Diamondbacks , New York Yankees and Montreal Expos . Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico...
, 8.8 (2007) - Games: Wilbur WoodWilbur WoodWilbur Forrester Wood, Jr. is a former knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and most notably the Chicago White Sox, where he got 163 of his 164 wins...
, 88 (1968) - Saves: Bobby ThigpenBobby ThigpenRobert Thomas "Bobby" Thigpen is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is noted for setting the major league record of 57 saves during the season, which has since been broken by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Francisco Rodríguez...
, 57 (1990) - Innings: Ed Walsh, 464 (1908)
- Strikeouts: Ed Walsh, 269 (1908)
- Complete Games: Ed Walsh, 42 (1908)
- Shutouts: Ed Walsh, 11 (1908)
- Home Runs Allowed: Floyd BannisterFloyd BannisterFloyd Franklin Bannister is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched for the Houston Astros , Seattle Mariners , Chicago White Sox , Kansas City Royals , California Angels , and the Texas Rangers .-History:In 1973, as a high school...
, 38 (1987) - Walks Allowed: Vern KennedyVern KennedyLloyd Vernon Kennedy was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1934 through 1945, he played for the Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds...
, 147 (1936) - Hits Allowed: Wilbur Wood, 381 (1973)
- Strikeout to Walk: Ed Walsh, 4.80 (1908)
- Losses: Patsy FlahertyPatsy FlahertyPatrick Joseph Flaherty born in Mansfield, Pennsylvania was a pitcher for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago White Sox , Boston Doves , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Rustlers , who specialized in his spitball.He led the American League in Hits Allowed and Losses...
, 25 (1903) - Earned Runs Allowed: Dickey Kerr, 162 (1921)
- Batters Faced: Ed Walsh, 1,799 (1908)
- Games Finished: Bobby Thigpen, 73 (1990)
Batting
- Batting Average: Shoeless Joe JacksonShoeless Joe JacksonJoseph Jefferson Jackson , nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball in the early part of the 20th century...
, .356 - On-base percentage: Frank ThomasFrank Thomas (AL baseball player)Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman....
, .427 - Slugging Percentage: Frank Thomas, .568
- OPS: Frank Thomas, .995
- Games: Luke ApplingLuke ApplingLucius Benjamin Appling was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, 2,422 - At Bats: Luke Appling, 8,856
- Runs: Frank Thomas, 1,327
- Hits: Luke Appling, 2,749
- Total Bases: Frank Thomas, 3,949
- Doubles: Frank Thomas, 447
- Home Runs: Frank Thomas, 448
- Runs Batted In: Frank Thomas, 1,465
- Walks: Frank Thomas, 1,466
- Strikeouts: Frank Thomas, 1,165
- Stolen Bases: Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsEdward Trowbridge Collins, Sr. , nicknamed "Cocky", was an American Major League Baseball second baseman, manager and executive...
, 368 - Singles: Luke Appling, 2,162
- Runs Created: Frank Thomas, 1,700
- Extra-Base Hits: Frank Thomas, 906
- Times on Base: Luke Appling, 4,062
- Hit By Pitch: Minnie Miñoso, 145
- Sacrifice Hits: Eddie Collins, 341
- Sacrifice Flies: Frank Thomas, 109
- Intentional Walks: Frank Thomas, 162
- Grounded into Double Plays: Frank Thomas, 189
- At Bats per Strikeout: Nellie FoxNellie FoxJacob Nelson Fox was a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Chicago White Sox. Fox was born in St. Thomas Township, Pennsylvania. He was selected as the MVP of the American League in...
, 44.2 - At Bats per Home Run: Frank Thomas, 15.5
- Outs: Nellie Fox, 6,470
Pitching
- ERA: Ed WalshEd WalshEdward Augustine Walsh was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the record for lowest career ERA, 1.82.-Baseball career:Born in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Walsh had a brief though remarkable major league career...
, 1.81 (also Major League Record) - Wins: Ted Lyons, 260
- Won-Loss %: Lefty WilliamsLefty WilliamsClaude Preston "Lefty" Williams was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is probably best known for his involvement in the 1919 World Series fix, known as the Black Sox scandal.-Career:...
, .648 - WHIP: Hoyt WilhelmHoyt WilhelmJames Hoyt Wilhelm was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985....
, .935 - Hits Allowed/9IP: Hoyt Wilhelm, 6.19
- Walks/9IP: Nick AltrockNick AltrockNicholas Altrock was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Altrock was one of the better pitchers in baseball for a brief period from to with the Chicago White Sox...
, 1.49 - Strikeouts/9IP: Jason BereJason BereJason Phillip Bere is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for parts of 11 seasons from to...
, 7.50 - Games: Red FaberRed FaberUrban Clarence "Red" Faber was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from through , playing his entire career for the Chicago White Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, 669 - Saves: Bobby ThigpenBobby ThigpenRobert Thomas "Bobby" Thigpen is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is noted for setting the major league record of 57 saves during the season, which has since been broken by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Francisco Rodríguez...
, 201 - Innings: Ted Lyons, 4,161
- Strikeouts: Billy PierceBilly PierceWalter William Pierce is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Chicago White Sox. He was the team's star pitcher between 1952 and 1961, and was named the American League's top pitcher in 1956 and 1957 after being runner-up in both 1953...
, 1,796 - Games Started: Ted Lyons, 484
- Complete Games: Ted Lyons, 356
- Shutouts: Ed Walsh, 57
- Home Runs Allowed: Billy Pierce, 241
- Walks Allowed: Red Faber, 1,213
- Hits Allowed: Ted Lyons, 4,489
- Strikeout to Walk: Hoyt Wilhelm, 3.12
- Losses: Ted Lyons, 230
- Earned Runs Allowed: Ted Lyons, 1,696
- Wild Pitches: Ed Walsh, 83
- Hit Batsmen: Red Faber, 103
- Batters Faced: Ted Lyons, 17,846
- Games Finished: Bobby Thigpen, 348