Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubs catchers have hit 100 home runs in team history?
Three Cubs catchers have hit 100 or more home runs: Gabby Hartnett (231), Jody Davis (122), and now Willson Contreras (100). Contreras just became the third catcher to reach this milestone for the franchise.
What are Willson Contreras' stats so far in the 2022 season?
Contreras is slashing .283/.397/.509 with an OPS of .906 through 30 games in 2022. He has 5 home runs, 24 strikeouts, 14 walks, and leads MLB with 6 hit-by-pitches this season.
Who holds the Cubs franchise record for most home runs by a catcher?
Gabby Hartnett holds the Cubs record for most home runs by a catcher with 231, which ranks 8th all-time in Cubs history. Hartnett played 19 seasons with the Cubs from 1922 to 1940 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1955.
How many players in Cubs history have hit 100 home runs with the team?
Willson Contreras became the 25th player in Cubs history to hit 100 home runs with the team. He is currently tied with Keith Moreland, who also hit exactly 100 home runs during his Cubs tenure from 1982 to 1987.
When did Willson Contreras hit his 100th home run as a Cub?
Contreras hit his 100th Cubs home run the day after his 30th birthday, depositing a hanging curveball from Bryse Wilson into the left-field bleachers. The milestone homer was his 5th of the 2022 season and helped the Cubs win their third straight game.