Hitting a postseason home run shows that a hitter can come through on baseball’s biggest stage. Someone like Manny Ramírez fits that mould, as he’s the all-time postseason home run leader. He appeared in 111 major league postseason games while hitting 29 homers in 410 at-bats. Outside of Ramírez, six of these elite October performers have produced 15 or more long balls in the … [Read more...] about Postseason Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2000
MLB Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2017
The home run leaders since 2017 are surprising at best. Each player’s home run is enough for people to witness one of the most thrilling moments in a baseball game. The all-time home run record in a season is 73, held by Barry Bonds in 2001. But before Bonds, there was a home run chase in 1998 that was between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris kicked … [Read more...] about MLB Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2017
Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge Each Two Home Runs Away From History
Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge are two players on different paths. But, baseball fans get to witness each player chase a historic milestone that will mark their names in the Hall of Fame. Both players are both two home runs away from those special achievements. Pujols is sitting at 698 career home runs, whereas Judge tied Babe Ruth with 60 home runs in a season two nights … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge Each Two Home Runs Away From History
2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Is One Fascinating Race
The 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year race is coming to a close. With two weeks left of the season, these rookie players have performed best as part of a strong first-year class. Both leagues feature a few up-and-comers who have the potential to be future stars of the game. Here’s a final look at the main front runners for each league’s 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Award. (Editors … [Read more...] about 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Is One Fascinating Race
Albert Pujols Passes A-Rod on All-Time Home Run List
Albert Pujols now has sole possession of fourth all-time on the career home run list. Pujols hit his 697th home run, surpassing Álex Rodríguez, who is now fifth in home runs. Similar to home run No. 696, the tiebreaking 697th was spectacular. The home run came in the ninth inning when Pujols sent a fastball from Chase De Jong to deep center field to give the Cardinals the lead … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols Passes A-Rod on All-Time Home Run List