Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers’ star slugger, has tied Gary Sheffield for 26th place on the all-time home run list with his 509th homer. This milestone is a testament to Cabrera’s longevity and consistency in the majors, as he has been a force at the plate since his debut in 2003.
Cabrera has been a consistent presence in the middle of the Tigers’ lineup for the past 15 years. He has won two MVP awards, four batting titles, and 11 All-Star selections. He is also a three-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award and a two-time winner of the Hank Aaron Award.
Cabrera’s 509th homer was a solo shot off of Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis in the fourth inning of a game on August 18th. It was his first home run since June 28th, and it was his first since returning from the injured list.
The home run was also significant because it tied Cabrera with Gary Sheffield for 26th place on the all-time home run list. Sheffield hit 509 home runs in his 22-year career, and Cabrera has now matched that total in just 15 seasons.
Cabrera is now just one home run away from tying former teammate Prince Fielder for 25th place on the all-time home run list. He is also just eight home runs away from becoming the first Tiger to reach 500 home runs with the team.
Cabrera’s 509th home run is yet another milestone in an already impressive career. He has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball over the past 15 years, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
