.mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ 1,500 RBI Club. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ The most recent member, Alex Rodriguez, will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020. .mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__text'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__link'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__button-text']{text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0 16px 0 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.cHcHkC{font-size:1.44rem;max-height:32px;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:none;-webkit-box-orient:inline-axis;}.cHcHkC::before,.cHcHkC::after{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ For context: Three hitters have clubbed 700 homers, and Pujols (sitting on 659) still has an outside shot. .hspSPq .buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ 2) Albert Pujols: 2,087 RBIs (through Aug. 24, 2020)While Pujols' tenure with Los Angeles hasn't quite matched his time in St. Louis, his head start with the Cardinals laid the foundation for a 2,000-RBI career. etc. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon{position:absolute;top:0.75rem;right:1rem;}/*!sc*/ section: | slug: miguel-cabrera-becomes-seventh-player-in-mlb-history-with-3000-hits-500-home-runs | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | BB Fun Facts Archives - Page 41 of 59 - Baseball Roundtable .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Rafael Palmeiro, 1,83518. data-styled.g165[id="Styles__AspectRatioContent-sc-1t1lmmv-1"]{content:"fvEQJr,"}/*!sc*/ Elias' designation also knocks out more than 200 RBIs from Ruths Red Sox tenure from 1914-19. The career top 20 in RBI is within striking range and a full season of health could push him all the way to 13th (Willie Mays is 12th with 1,909). 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Here's a quick look at the top-five all-time RBI leaders by Elias' definition. article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item a{bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g10[id="buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0"]{content:"iwXciG,"}/*!sc*/ Hank Aaron was the first player to reach 2,000 RBI in the National League; he did so in 1972. at .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus{outline:1px dotted #041E42;}/*!sc*/ .ggWmAj{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);max-height:64px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 16px;position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:2;}/*!sc*/ Ranking Miguel Cabrera and Every Member of MLB's 500 Home Run Club .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Miguel Cabrera's greatness goes beyond just hits and homers Contact | ; | Job Vacancies; 3,000 hits 600 home runs 2,000 rbi . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{display:none;}/*!sc*/ MLB Records 3000 hits 400 home runs 40+switch hit HR's - Angelfire @media (min-width:768px){.ggWmAj{max-height:60px;padding:16px 32px 16px 24px;}}/*!sc*/ Aaron broke Babe Ruths home run record in 1974 and held the title of baseballs home run king until 2007. MLB players with 3,000 hits, 500 home runs. data-styled.g154[id="newsletterLogostyle__NewsletterLogoContainer-sc-j5dgcz-0"]{content:"bZhBFV,"}/*!sc*/ Elias doesn't give him credit for any RBIs because it was before 1920. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:100%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:100%;flex-basis:100%;}}/*!sc*/ .drUhS{pointer-events:none;width:100%;height:100%;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__status{left:-9999px;position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ He's also MLB's all-time leader with 25 grand slams. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**1) Hank Aaron: 2,297 RBIs** \nAaron never came anywhere closer to the single-season RBI record (Hack Wilson: 191), but -- just as the manner in which he compiled his 755 home runs -- he was incredibly consistent. )\n\nFor context: Three hitters have clubbed 700 homers, and Pujols (sitting on 659) still has an outside shot. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item{display:none;-webkit-flex:1 1 100%;-ms-flex:1 1 100%;flex:1 1 100%;position:relative;text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ The kids know, as Mark McGwire said, "Home runs are cool." Home run hitters, and others who performed at the plate became idols because they dominate the hitting charts. Prince Albert averaged 121 RBIs per season over his 11 years in St. Louis, dipping below 100 just once in his final Cardinals season in 2011. RBI double puts Palmeiro in elite Major League company Rafael Palmeiro collected his 3,000th hit on Friday night, putting him in lofty company as the fourth player to have 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. The home-run and strikeout-era mentality has made a .300 batting average even harder for players to attain. button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ The top 15 in total bases isn't out of the question. data-styled.g162[id="Styles__NewsletterOptinContainer-sc-10yslsy-0"]{content:"sczZi,"}/*!sc*/ 2,000 on May 9, 2019. .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ Ty Cobb was the fourth player to reach the 3,000 Hits Club and the first player in baseball history to reach 4,000 hits. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ NTPC Hydro Limited is a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, one of the largest power generation companies in India. 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