With 656 and counting, Albert Pujols is blasting his way up the all-time HR list
By Robert Dominguez Being a baseball immortal ain’t what it used to be. When Anaheim Angels DH Albert Pujols joined the 600-homer club in “grand” style — a bases-loaded slam on June 3, 2017 against the Minnesota Twins at home — the then-37-year-old Santo Domingo native became the fourth-youngest player in history to hit 600, the ninth overall, and only the third Latino to reach that milestone. While Pujols, a lock for the Hall of Fame after a 19-year career and counting, was recognized across baseball for his rare achievement, it somehow didn’t have the same kind of buzz it
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Washington Nationals
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a fan-favorite tradition for several years hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. Washington Nationals players Juan Soto, Wander Suero, Raudy Read, Victor Robles and Fernando Robles were honored for their achievements before the game at Nationals Park. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Atlanta Braves
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Truist Park in Atlanta, retired Braves pitcher Alejandro Pena (above, second from right) was recognized for his achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: San Diego Padres
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Petco Park in San Diego, Luis Perdomo, Manuel Margot and Dinelson Lamet were recognized before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Chicago White Sox
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, White Sox players Eloy Jimenez, Ivan Nova and Welington Castillo were recognized for their achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: New York Yankees
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Yankee Stadium in New York City, players Gary Sanchez, Miguel Andujar, Dellin Betances, Edwin Encarnacion, Luis Severino and Domingo German were recognized for their achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Cleveland Indians
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Progressive Field in Cleveland, Indians players Jose Ramirez and Carlos Santana were recognized before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
Dominican Day at the Ballpark 2019: Boston Red Sox
The contributions of players from the Dominican Republic past and present were celebrated with nearly a dozen Dominican Day at the Ballpark events at MLB stadiums throughout 2019, a years-long tradition hosted by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and LatinoBaseball.com. At Fenway Park in Boston, Red Sox players Rafael Devers and Marco Antonio Hernandez were recognized for their achievements before the game. (Click the arrows above and see the video below for a view of Dominican Day festivities.)
