![Marcus Semien has hit a career-best 31 homers in 2019. [Image Source: Flickr | Scott U]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/9/16/660x290/b_502x220x82/marcus-semien-has-hit-a-career-best-31-homers-in-2019-image-source-flickr-scott-u_2326771.jpg "Marcus Semien has hit a career-best 31 homers in 2019. [Image Source: Flickr | Scott U]")
On September 11 of this year, MLB set a new single-season record for most home runs, and that new record has continued to grow since.
With the record (and some whisperings of a juiced ball), there are plenty of players who have put together surprising home run totals in the season.
Here is each team’s most-surprising home run total from a player. Some were obvious, some not so much, and some had multiple players that could be chosen.
1
Arizona Diamondbacks - Ketel Marte (32)
From 2015-18, Marte had a total of 22 homers in 1,399 at bats.
2
Atlanta Braves - Josh Donaldson (37)
Unable to garner a multi-year deal this offseason, Donaldson has stayed healthy and somewhat resembled the player who won the AL MVP in 2015.
3
Baltimore Orioles - Anthony Santander (19)
Santander had just one career long ball in 131 at bats prior to 2019.
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