Most career stolen bases (MLB)
The current most career stolen bases (mlb) record is 1,406 stolen bases, held by Rickey Henderson, set on May 1, 1991. Last checked October 14, 2026.
1,406
stolen bases
Rickey Henderson
- Holder
- Rickey Henderson
- Record
- 1,406 stolen bases
- Date set
- May 1, 1991
- Recognized by
- Major League Baseball
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Baseball-Reference Read the source
- MLB.com Top records that define baseball
- baseballhall.org Henderson remembered as electrifying legend of the game
- espn.co.uk Rickey henderson greatest all dies
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