Evolution of Cubs' career hits record, Part 1 By JohnW53 on Mar 10, 2021, 6:08am CST + And then there are records that have lasted for a looooooooong time! You may know that Cap Anson made more hits than any player in the history of the Cubs. He had 3,012 in his 22 seasons. But did you know he has held that record since . . . 1878? Since the most hits by any active Cub is 1,231 by Anthony Rizzo, it's not like Anson's record is going to be challenged any time soon. ... 2 other players have had as many as 2,500 hits as a Cub: Ernie Banks, with 2,583 in 1953-71, and Billy Williams, with 2,510 in 1959-74.