The radial velocity method has led to the most discoveries of massive planets orbiting near their parent stars. This method involves measuring the slight wobbles in a star's motion caused by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet. By analyzing the star's radial velocity, astronomers can infer the presence, mass, and orbital period of the planet. The radial velocity method has been particularly successful in detecting massive planets close to their stars, known as "hot Jupiters," which are characterized by short orbital periods and high temperatures.