Most stolen bases in a single season (MLB, since 1900)
The current most stolen bases in a single season (mlb, since 1900) record is 130 stolen bases, held by Rickey Henderson, set on October 2, 1982. Last checked October 14, 2026.
130
stolen bases
Rickey Henderson
- Holder
- Rickey Henderson
- Record
- 130 stolen bases
- Exact figure
- 130 stolen bases (1982)
- Date set
- October 2, 1982
- Recognized by
- Major League Baseball
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Baseball-Reference Read the source
- MLB.com Rickey henderson sets steals record in
- baseball-almanac.com Read the source
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