44

The number 44 is most closely associated with Hank Aaron, who wore it when he broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974. Many of the players who wear it today do so in honor of Aaron.

Notable players who have worn this number

• Hank Aaron, retired by the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers
• Yordan Álvarez
• Jason Bay
• Tim Burke
• Phil Cavarretta
• Danny Darwin
• Eric Davis
• Al Downing
• Adam Dunn
• Paul Goldschmidt
• Billy Hoeft
• Jason Isringhausen
• Reggie Jackson, retired by the New York Yankees
• Willie McCovey, retired by the San Francisco Giants
• Don McMahon
• Roy Oswalt
• Vicente Padilla
• Jake Peavy
• Ken Phelps
• Ken Reitz
• Anthony Rizzo
• Ray Washburn
• Tony Watson