by Casey Mensing

Created on: April 08, 2011   Last Updated: April 30, 2012

The San Francisco Giants have had a few big names and big bats in their line-ups over the years. Mel Ott, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, Will Clark, Matt Williams, Barry Bonds, and now Buster Posey, have all worn the Giants uniform and sent balls flying out Bay Area ballparks as well as those across the U.S. The team leaders in career home runs includes three Hall of Famers and Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader.

Willie Mays is on top of the list with 646 home runs. Mays is arguably one of the greatest all-around players in the history of the game. During his long career, not only did Willie manage to hit over 600 home runs, putting him fourth all time, he finished his career with a .304 BA and 1859 RBI's. Mays was also the NL ROY in 1951, a two time MVP (1954, 1965), and voted to the All-Star team every year from 1954 to 1973. Willie Mays was also elected to the Hall of Fame 1979.

Barry Bonds is second on the list with 586 home runs. Bonds was the most feared hitter of his generation posting career numbers that make him one of the top players of all-time. Bonds finished with a .298 BA, 762 HR, and1996 RBI, as well as being an All-Star fourteen times. Barry Bonds was named the National League MVP a record setting seven times, including an unheard of four consecutive times from 2001-2004.  

Mel Ott hit 511 home runs while playing for the New York Giants from 1926 to 1947. The power hitting lefty was a twelve time All-Star who lead the National League in home runs six times. Ott finished his career with a .304 BA and 1860 RBI's. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1951.

Willie McCovey hit 469 home runs while in a Giants uniform placing him fourth on the list. McCovey won the  N.L. Rookie of the Year award in 1959, was a six time All-Star, and lead the National League in home runs three times, including the 1969 season in which he won the N.L. MVP award. McCovey made it to the Hall of Fame in 1986.

Matt Williams is fifth on the list with 247 home runs. Williams was one the top third baseman in 1990's, playing in five All-Star games during the decade. He also took home four Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards during his career. Williams career high of 43 home runs led the N.L. in 1994.

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