2. May 7, 2015 — No. 661
Thinking of what Willie Mays achieved in his career, being mentioned in the same sentence as him is extremely special. How about passing him for fourth place on baseball’s all-time home run list?
That’s what A-Rod accomplished last year, among a plethora of milestones which highlighted a noteworthy bounce-back season.
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Facing Chris Tillman of the Baltimore Orioles, he reached out and seemingly poked one to the deepest part of the ballpark, clearing the fence and moving him into exclusive territory.
Passing a true legend helped define his own legendary status, and will likely be the last large accomplishment attached to his name when he hangs up the cleats.
