If a player has 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season, referred from now on as 20/30, the player has had a marvelous year in demonstrating both power and speed. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a candidate in Starling Marte who could join that club this season. The players to do so in any year dating back to 1871 according to the baseball-reference play index are as followed:
| Pirates 20/30 Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Year | HR | SB |
| Bonds, Barry | 1992 | 23 | 39 |
| Bonds, Barry | 1991 | 24 | 43 |
| Bonds, Barry | 1990 | 33 | 52 |
| Van Slyke, Andy | 1988 | 25 | 30 |
| Bonds, Barry | 1987 | 25 | 32 |
| Van Slyke, Andy | 1987 | 21 | 34 |
That’s the entire list.