Guardians' Jose Ramirez joins elite Cleveland baseball history

Ramirez becomes 3rd player in franchise to reach 400 career doubles milestone

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:30pm

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Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez reached a major career milestone on Saturday night, recording his 400th career double. Ramirez joins Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only players in Guardians franchise history to hit 400 or more doubles.

Why it matters

Ramirez is cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history, joining two Hall of Famers in Speaker and Lajoie with this impressive doubles accomplishment. The 400-double milestone is a testament to Ramirez's consistency and longevity as an elite hitter for the Guardians over his career.

The details

Ramirez recorded his 400th career double in Saturday night's game against the visiting opponent. He is now the third player in Guardians franchise history to reach this milestone, behind only Tris Speaker (486 doubles) and Nap Lajoie (425 doubles) - both of whom are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

  • Ramirez recorded his 400th career double on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Jose Ramirez

A star player for the Cleveland Guardians who has established himself as one of the best hitters in franchise history.

Tris Speaker

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Cleveland franchise from 1916 to 1926, holding the franchise record for most career doubles with 486.

Nap Lajoie

A Hall of Fame infielder who played for the Cleveland franchise from 1902 to 1914, ranking second in franchise history with 425 career doubles.

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The takeaway

Ramirez's 400th career double cements his status as one of the all-time greats to wear a Guardians uniform, joining the elite company of Hall of Famers Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie. This milestone is a testament to Ramirez's consistent excellence and durability as a core player for the Guardians over his illustrious career.