Braun, Carter among MLB's most prolific home run-hitting duos
Ryan Braun and Chris Carter have been among the National League's most prolific power hitters all season, and that has certainly been the case in September.
The two have each hit six home runs this month, which ties them for first in the league with Curtis Granderson and Trea Turner. Their 12 combined home runs ties them for third most by a major-league teammate duo this month.
Most combined HR in September by teammate duos -- 2016
| Twins | 15 | Brian Dozier (9) & Byron Buxton (6) |
| Red Sox | 12 | Hanley Ramirez (9) & David Ortiz (4) |
| Brewers | 12 | Ryan Braun (6) & Chris Carter (6) |
| Tigers | 12 | Justin Upton (7) & Miguel Cabrera (5) |
| Athletics | 11 | Khris Davis (6) & Ryon Healy (5) |
| Royals | 11 | Kendrys Morales (7) & Eric Hosmer (4) |
Carter ranks third in the National League with 36 home runs this season, while Braun is tied for eighth with 30. Their combined 66 home runs ties them for fifth most by a pair of teammates in the major leagues this season.
Most combined HR by teammate duos -- 2016
| Orioles | 81 | Mark Trumbo (43) & Chris Davis (38) |
| Blue Jays | 75 | Edwin Encrnacion (41) & Josh Donaldson (34) |
| Mariners | 70 | Nelson Cruz (37) & Robinson Cano (33) |
| Cubs | 68 | Kris Bryant (37) & Anthony Rizzo (31) |
| Red Sox | 66 | David Ortiz (35) & Mookie Betts (31) |
| Indians | 66 | Mike Napoli (34) & Carlos Santana (32) |
| Brewers | 66 | Chris Carter (36) & Ryan Braun (30) |
| Athletics | 66 | Khris Davis (40) & Marcus Semien (26) |
| Rockies | 65 | Nolan Arenado (38) & Charlie Blackmon (27) |
| Twins | 64 | Brian Dozier (41) & Miguel Sano (23) |
Braun's and Carter's combined total ranks them 11th in most home runs by a Brewers duo in a single year. Braun is part of five of the top 10 Brewers home run-hitting duos, on four of which he combined with Prince Fielder.
Most combined HR by teammate duos -- Brewers history
| 2007 | 84 | Prince Fielder (50) & Ryan Braun (34) |
| 1980 | 79 | Ben Oglivie (41) & Gorman Thomas (38) |
| 2001 | 79 | Richie Sexson (45) & Jeromy Burnitz (34) |
| 2009 | 78 | Prince Fielder (46) & Ryan Braun (32) |
| 1979 | 74 | Gorman Thomas (45) & Ben Oglivie (29) |
| 1982 | 73 | Gorman Thomas (39) & Ben Oglivie (34) |
| 2003 | 73 | Richie Sexson (45) & Geoff Jenkins (28) |
| 2008 | 71 | Ryan Braun (37) & Prince Fielder (34) |
| 2011 | 71 | Prince Fielder (38) & Ryan Braun (33) |
| 2012 | 71 | Ryan Braun (41) & Corey Hart (30) |
| 1978 | 66 | Larry Hisle (34) & Gorman Thomas (32) |
| 2016 | 66 | Chris Carter (36) & Ryan Braun (30) |
None of the Brewers duos has come close to the all-time bash brothers record, however. That distinction belongs to Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, who combined to hit 115 home runs in 1961.
Statistics courtesy STATS LLC and baseball-reference.com
