Eugenio Suarez Hits Milestone 300th Home Run in Diamondbacks’ Thrilling Victory
In a significant achievement for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, he hit his 300th career Major League Baseball home run during a high-scoring 14-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. This milestone places the 33-year-old among an elite group of players, becoming the 12th active member of the exclusive 300-home run club.
Suarez showcased his power by hitting a pair of homers in the game, marking his third multi-home run performance of the season and his second consecutive game with a long ball. His historic 300th home run, a powerful two-run shot to left-center field off Rockies pitcher Ryan Rolison, came at a crucial moment, lifting Arizona to an 11-7 lead. The jubilant third baseman celebrated with teammates after rounding the bases, highlighting the moment with a beaming smile.
Currently, Suarez is enjoying a standout season, ranking fourth in MLB with 24 home runs and leading the league with 65 RBIs. Since recovering from a challenging start to the 2024 season, he has been one of baseball’s most prolific sluggers, hitting 46 home runs in just 147 games since July 2024, trailing only superstars Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.
With his latest feat, Suarez joins an exclusive trio of players who have hit 300 home runs primarily while playing third base, an elite group that includes Hall of Famers like Mike Schmidt and Chipper Jones. He has also surpassed Magglio Ordoñez for third place in home runs among Venezuelan-born players.
Having played in the majors for 12 seasons, Suarez has found his stride with the Diamondbacks, hitting 54 home runs since joining the team, making it the franchise where he’s tallied the second-most home runs in his career.
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