Sentences with phrase «career home runs in»

Walking a player with six career home runs in 3,044 plate appearances is a mortal sin against the sport.

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George Herman «Babe» Ruth was a star pitcher in his early career but achieved his fame as «The Sultan of Swat» by hitting 714 home runs and driving in 2,213 runs in 22 seasons between 1914 and 1935.

When he stepped to the plate in the fourth inning, against lefty hurler Al Downing, Aaron had 714 career home runs — tying him with Babe Ruth.

To appreciate where Encarnacion is right now — entering free agency after a career high in home runs and leading the league in RBI, poised to make all the millions, you have to appreciate where he was.

Bert Campaneris nearly doubled his career home run total in 1970, when he hit 22.

Even his mom admitted after it happened that because of his excitement to be there and the atmosphere, she wasn't surprised that he hit a home run in one of the most emotionally charged moments of his career.

# 19 Mike Lansing CASPER In 1989 led NCAA Division I with 101 runs for College World Series champion Wichita State; hit career - high 20 home runs for Expos in» 9In 1989 led NCAA Division I with 101 runs for College World Series champion Wichita State; hit career - high 20 home runs for Expos in» 9in» 97.

Descalso hit.233 /.332 /.395 in 2017, and set career highs in both RBI and home runs.

I remember being in the backyard as my dad swept leaves, hearing him laugh and laugh when Mike LaCoss hit his second home run in as many starts, the only two of his career.

Not since Henry Aaron chased and caught the Babe's career home run record in 1974 had there been such a fuss.

He was one out away from notching a second one in just his second career start, but lost it on a home run.

If the National League rejects the DH, he could conceivably match Wes Ferrell's career.280 percentage and 38 home runs — including nine in 1931.

Lindor, or «Mr. Smile» if you prefer self - given nicknames, showed up with a power swing in 2017 that helped him reach a career - high 33 home runs and.505 slugging percentage.

Bradley, just 6 - for - 61 in his career at the plate, tripled home two runs to give the Diamondbacks some insurance runs.

Chris Sabo, 1991 (career home runs - 116; career high - 26) The Rookie of the Year in 1988 as a 26 - year - old with the Reds, he only finished in the top ten in home runs once, when he was tenth in 1991.

Those two have combined for 580 home runs in their careers.

Ozzie Virgil, 1987 (career home runs - 98; career high - 27) Of the eight players named Ozzie to ever play in the majors, Ozzie Virgil, Jr. was the only one to ever reach double digits in home runs.

Hee Seop Choi, 2005 (career home runs, 40; career high - 15) The 2005 Home Run Derby was a little bit odd in the representatives were chosen to represent a country, ostensibly to get the world ready for World Baseball Classic fever, so Choi was the de facto choice for South Kohome runs, 40; career high - 15) The 2005 Home Run Derby was a little bit odd in the representatives were chosen to represent a country, ostensibly to get the world ready for World Baseball Classic fever, so Choi was the de facto choice for South KoHome Run Derby was a little bit odd in the representatives were chosen to represent a country, ostensibly to get the world ready for World Baseball Classic fever, so Choi was the de facto choice for South Korea.

He hit more home runs in the first half than he ever hit in another season, and he ended his career by guiding Dante Bichette through Dodger Stadium.

Fielding Gem When the Kansas City Royals» George Brett hit his 300th career home run last week against the Indians in Cleveland, the ball was retrieved in the rightfield bleachers by Ralph Gay, a 55 - year - old fan on an outing from a nearby veterans» hospital.

The eight top home run hitters over the past five years — McGwire, Sosa, Albert Belle, Vinny Castilla, Juan Gonzalez, Ken Griffey Jr., Rafael Palmeiro and Mo Vaughn — have a combined career average of.107 against Martinez, with just one home run (by Gonzalez) in 84 times at bat.

It's both the first five - hit game for Arenado and the first three - home run game of his career, and when you add those seven RBI to his impressive day, it makes him the first Colorado player to ever put up that stat line in a single game.

Stanton, who walloped 59 home runs in 2017, has played three career games at Rogers Centre in Toronto, while with the Miami Marlins in 2015.

The longtime Houston Astros first baseman hit.297 /.408 /.540, a 149 OPS + in his 15 - year career, and finished with 449 home runs, 488 doubles, and was the 1994 National League MVP.

But he was a force on offense as well, hitting.296 /.334 /.464, a 106 OPS + with 572 doubles and 311 home runs in his 21 - year career with the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals.

In his 19 - year playing career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Ozzie Smith hit a total of 28 - home - runs.

Longoria is signed through 2023 (his contract includes a club option for that year) at a $ 13.5 million salary in 2018, and, despite being 32 years old, has kept his recent defensive numbers in line with his career stats as well as even as his offensive numbers have taken a slight dip (in 2017 he hit.261 /.313 /.424 with 20 home runs and 86 RBIs).

Allen changed barns six times during a tumultuous 15 - year career in which he batted.292 and hit 351 home runs.

Compared with Ripken at the same point in his career, Jones (who had played 370 games through Sunday) had the same batting average -LRB-.290) and nearly the same number of hits (396 to 405) and home runs (61 to 63).

Mike Moustakas was probably expecting something close to $ 100 million after a career high in home runs; he might get a one - year deal to get back on the market next year.

This can be explained by a few things: career lows in fly ball percentage and pull percentage, a career high in ground ball percentage, and nearly a 3 % lower home run / fly ball ratio than in his MVP season.

The right - hander, who turns 30 in February, won't get to hit as often with the designated hitter in the American League, but Gallardo is the active leader among pitchers with 12 career home runs.

The 27 - year - old rookie hit his first two home runs of his career in just his 8th game, showcasing the power that made his services so highly coveted this offseason.

Yet the Royal (left) who had just two homers in 400 career at bats, «hit a home run off [Pe √ ± a] in winter ball.

Erstad spent 1999 in a slump, finishing with career lows in average -LRB-.253), home runs (13) and RBIs (53), and a career high in strikeouts (101).

During his five seasons with the Rangers, Palmeiro hit.295 or better three times and in»93 had what were then career bests of 37 home runs and 105 RBIs.

In»96 he slammed 39 home runs for the second straight year and drove in a career - best 142 runs, and Baltimore was the American League wild - card teaIn»96 he slammed 39 home runs for the second straight year and drove in a career - best 142 runs, and Baltimore was the American League wild - card teain a career - best 142 runs, and Baltimore was the American League wild - card team.

He hit.263 /.346 /.487, led the team with 152 games played, and set career highs in home runs (28), stolen bases (15) and walk rate (11.2 %), all while playing excellent defense in right field.

Segura rejuvenated his career in 2016, hitting.319 /.368 /.499 with 20 home runs, 41 doubles, 33 steals, 102 runs scored, and a league - leading 203 hits for the Diamondbacks, who acquired him from the Brewers in January.

If Canseco's career is indeed over, his legacy may turn out to be more Dave Kingman than Mark McGwire: Kingman is currently the eligible player with the most home runs (442) who's not in the Hall of Fame.

Through Monday, Drew was hitting.307, had set career highs in home runs (29) and RBIs (81), and for the first time in six years hadn't spent any time on the disabled list.

I knew a few details of his career: that he had given up a home run to Ted Kluszewski, which Dad claimed was still in the air, and that the crook in the little finger on his pitching hand was the result of a line drive back to the box.

He won the NL MVP in 1995, though it's possible that the best year of his career was the following year, when he hit a career - high 33 home runs and stole 36 bases.

In 998 career games, he has amassed a.282 career batting average, 230 home runs and 656 RBIs.

• Billy Gardner, Minnesota Twins manager, on outfielder Darrell (Downtown) Brown, who has hit one home run in 591 career at bats: «That must be an awful small town.»

# 1 Ralph Kiner SANTA RITA Hall of Fame outfielder led National League or tied for lead in home runs first seven years of his career (1946 to» 52).

Matt Williams, Baseball player The five - time All - Star third baseman, who went to high school in Carson City and college at UNLV, hit 378 home runs in his 17 - year career with the Giants, Indians and Diamondbacks.

As for Ramirez, while he hasn't been known for his home run swing, he also has never been in the position he's in now: he's spent his entire career playing in pitcher - friendly parks, and almost entirely as a shortstop.

Upton hit.273 /.361 /.540 in 2017 with career highs in home runs (35), RBI (109), slugging percentage and OPS -LRB-.901).

Last night Albert Pujols smacked a solo home run off Braves starter Julio Teheran, giving the Angels first baseman seven home runs on the season and 598 in his illustrious career.