1981

• Voted to the National League All-Star Team
• Begins "Mike's MVP Section" which provides tickets to underpriviledged youth
• Hits 300th home run on August 14th, off of Mike Scott in New York, in the 3rd inning
• National League Player of the Month for August
• Hits 310th home run on September 20th surpassing Jimmie Foxx for most homers in Philadelphia history
• On October 2nd, hits first pinch hit home run with 2 outs in the 9th inning to beat the Cubs, 9-7
• Leads National League in home runs (31)
• Leads National League in RBI (91)
• Leads National League in walks (73)
• Leads National League in runs (78)
• Leads National League in slugging percentage (.644)
• Leads National League in on-base percentage (.439)
• Leads National League in assists (249)
• Named National League's Most Valuable Player
• UPI National League All-Star Team
• AP Major League All-Star Team
• The Sporting News All-Star Team
• Wins Seagram's Seven Crown of Sports Award for the most consistant and productive player
• Wins Silver Slugger award
• Wins Gold Glove award