MLB: Most Home Runs (Team)

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Market context

The market bets on which MLB team will hit the most home runs during the 2026 regular season, with a 2% crowd-implied probability for the current YES contract. Historical data shows team home-run totals are highly volatile year-to-year, often driven by a single breakout power hitter or a shift in ballpark factors rather than consistent roster construction. In recent seasons, the team leading in home runs has frequently changed, with the 2024 leader (Houston Astros) differing from the 2023 leader (Baltimore Orioles), suggesting that a 2% probability may understate the chance of a mid-season surge by a non-traditional power team.

Sportsbooks currently favour Aaron Judge (+350) and Shohei Ohtani (+400) for the individual home-run title, while prediction markets imply a much lower probability for any single team to dominate the total. This divergence suggests traders should monitor spring-training power metrics, lineup announcements, and any late-season roster moves that could inject unexpected power into a team’s offence. Recent projections from MLB Daily Dingers highlight Ohtani (52 HR), Kyle Schwarber (43 HR), and Aaron Judge (42 HR) as the top individual power threats, meaning teams with these players—Dodgers, Phillies, and Yankees—remain the primary candidates to lead the league in team home runs [1].

Key catalysts include the start of the 2026 season, mid-season injury reports for top power hitters, and any changes to team batting orders that could elevate secondary power sources. Traders should also watch for shifts in stadium renovations or weather patterns that might favour or suppress home-run production. As of February 2026, odds for individual home-run leaders remain stable, but team totals are more susceptible to late-season volatility, making this a high-risk, high-reward contract for those betting on a surprise team to overperform [4].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Kalshi vs Polymarket trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.