Guardians' Jose Ramirez earns another franchise first, clubs homer against 29th other MLB team

Cleveland icon continues to set records, but slow start raises questions about his power.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:54am

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A cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors like blue, orange, and purple, conceptually representing the explosive power and movement of a baseball player's home run swing.A fractured, cubist depiction of Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez's historic home run, capturing the raw power and energy of his swing.Cleveland Today

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez hit a home run against the Atlanta Braves, marking the 29th different MLB team he has homered against - a new franchise record. Ramirez is a 13-year veteran who has been a consistent power hitter for the Guardians, but he's off to a slow start this season, batting just .151 with one homer and six RBIs through 14 games.

Why it matters

Ramirez is a beloved icon in Cleveland and one of the most productive hitters in Guardians history. His ability to hit home runs against every other MLB team is an impressive feat, but his early-season struggles have raised questions about whether his power is starting to diminish at age 33.

The details

Ramirez's home run off Atlanta Braves starter Martin Perez on Saturday was a 403-foot solo shot down the left-field line. Prior to that, Ramirez had just two hits and one RBI in his past 21 at-bats. Through 14 games this season, he's batting .151 with one homer and six RBIs, a far cry from his production the past two seasons when he combined for 69 homers.

  • On April 10, 2026, Ramirez appeared in his franchise-best 1,620th career game, breaking a record held by Terry Turner for nearly 108 years.
  • On April 8, 2026, Ramirez hit a home run off Atlanta Braves starter Martin Perez, marking the 29th different MLB team he has homered against - a new franchise record.

The players

Jose Ramirez

A 33-year-old, 13-year veteran and star player for the Cleveland Guardians, who has hit 287 career home runs - the second-most in franchise history behind Jim Thome.

Martin Perez

The starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who gave up Ramirez's record-breaking home run.

Jim Thome

The all-time home run leader for the Cleveland Guardians franchise with 337 career homers.

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What they’re saying

“Proud of myself. Thank God for that, but I'm really proud of that accomplishment.”

— Jose Ramirez

What’s next

Ramirez and the Guardians will look to build on his historic home run as they continue their series against the Braves. The team will be closely monitoring Ramirez's early-season struggles and hoping he can regain his power stroke to lead Cleveland's offense.

The takeaway

Jose Ramirez's ability to hit home runs against every other MLB team is an impressive feat that cements his status as one of the Guardians' all-time greats. However, his slow start this season has raised concerns about whether his power is starting to decline at age 33. The Guardians will need Ramirez to rediscover his power stroke if they hope to contend in the AL Central.