Eugenio Suarez Makes History with 49th Home Run
Eugenio Suarez may not have started the season as the Mariners’ most dominant force, but as the regular season edges toward the playoffs, he has rediscovered his rhythm. On Thursday night, Suarez etched his name into the annals of Major League Baseball history by crushing his 49th home run of the season.
This accomplishment is momentous on several levels. Personally, it marks a career milestone for Suarez, tying his previous best for home runs in a single season. On a broader scale, this achievement places him alongside baseball legend Harmon Killebrew, as both now share the distinction of having the second-most home runs ever hit in a season by a primary third baseman.
Historic Comparisons
Suarez’s journey to this milestone is particularly noteworthy. Earlier in his career, he had already matched Killebrew’s impressive total, which underscores the significance of his current season. With this latest home run, he now holds two of the four most prolific home run seasons recorded by a third baseman in MLB history.
The leaderboard is led by Alex Rodriguez, who set the bar high with an astounding 54 home runs during his tenure at third base in 2007. The following records emphasize the elite company Suarez keeps:
54 – Alex Rodriguez (2007)
49 – Eugenio Suarez (2023, via a two-run drive against Colorado)
49 – Harmon Killebrew (1969)
49 – Eugenio Suarez (2019)
48 – Mike Schmidt (1980)
48 – Adrian Beltre (2004)
48 – Alex Rodriguez (2005)
With each powerful swing, Suarez not only bolsters his team’s playoff aspirations but also cements his legacy alongside some of the game’s greatest players. As the Mariners gear up for October, Suarez’s remarkable season serves as a beacon of hope and excitement for fans and players alike.
