Guardians' Jose Ramirez joins elite company in baseball history

Ramirez becomes just the third player in Cleveland franchise history to reach 400 career doubles.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:23pm

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Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians has joined Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only players in franchise history to record 400 or more career doubles. Ramirez reached the milestone with a double in a game on Saturday night, cementing his status as one of the best hitters to ever play for the Guardians.

Why it matters

Ramirez's achievement puts him in elite company, as Speaker and Lajoie are two of the greatest players to ever don a Guardians uniform. Reaching 400 doubles is a testament to Ramirez's consistency and ability to drive the ball, and it further solidifies his legacy as one of the franchise's all-time greats.

The details

Ramirez recorded his 400th career double on Saturday night, becoming just the third player in Guardians history to reach that mark. The only other two players to accomplish the feat are Tris Speaker, who had 486 doubles, and Nap Lajoie, who had 424. Ramirez, who recently signed a contract extension to remain with the Guardians for the foreseeable future, expressed a desire to become the first player in franchise history to reach 500 doubles.

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

The players

Jose Ramirez

An All-Star third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians who has emerged 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 and holds the franchise record with 486 career doubles.

Nap Lajoie

A legendary second baseman who played for the Cleveland franchise from 1902 to 1914 and is second in franchise history with 424 career doubles.

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What they’re saying

“Fun exchange with José Ramírez on this achievement:”

— Tim Stebbins, Reporter

What’s next

Ramirez will continue his pursuit of becoming the first player in Guardians history to reach 500 career doubles, a milestone that seems well within reach given his consistent production at the plate.

The takeaway

Jose Ramirez's achievement of joining Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only Guardians players with 400 or more career doubles further cements his status as one of the greatest hitters in franchise history. His desire to become the first to reach 500 doubles shows his drive to leave an indelible mark on the Cleveland baseball legacy.