Alex Rodriguez had another big month in reaching a few new milestones. He got his 3,000 career hit which happened to be a home run. He also become only the 3rd player in MLB history to record 2,000 RBI’s joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth. Albert Pujols also reached a big milestone, passing a HR hitting legend.
BATTING MILESTONES
Erick Aybar, Angels, 200 doubles
Brandon Moss, Indians, 100 HR’s
David Ortiz, Red Sox, 2,200 hits
Elvis Andrus, Rangers, 200 stolen bases
Stephen Drew, Yankees, 1,000 hits
Paul Goldschmidt, D-Backs, 100 HR’s
Albert Pujols, Angels, 537 HR’s, 16th all-time, passing Mickey Mantle
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 2,000 RBI’s
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates, 500 RBI’s
Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 1,000 hits
Carlos Beltran, Yankees, 1,400 RBI’s
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 3,000 hits
Chase Headley, Yankees, 100 HR’s
Adam Lind, Brewers, 1,000 hits
Prince Fielder, Rangers, 300 HR’s
Curtis Granderson, Mets, 250 HR’s
Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers, 500 RBI’s
PITCHING MILESTONES
CC Sabathia, Yankees, 2,500 K’s
Craig Kimbrel, Braves, 200 saves
Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers, 359 saves, 9th all time, passing Troy Percival
Edinson Volquez, Royals, 1,000 K’s
Max Scherzer, Nationals, 100 wins
Jeremy Guthrie, Royals, 1,000 K’s
Madison Bumgarner, Giants, 1,000 K’s