José Ramírez Blasts Two Home Runs, Climbs Cleveland Guardians Record Books

Slugger moves into sole possession of second place on the all-time home run list at Progressive Field.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:49pm

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Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez hit two home runs on Sunday, moving him past Hall of Famer Earl Averill for second place on the franchise's all-time home run list at Progressive Field. Ramírez now has 138 career homers at the ballpark, closing in on Jim Thome's record of 184.

Why it matters

Ramírez's historic performance reinforces his status as one of the Guardians' all-time greats, as he continues to climb the franchise's record books. His consistent power production and clutch hitting have made him a fan favorite in Cleveland, and his pursuit of Thome's records will be closely watched by the team's passionate supporters.

The details

Ramírez's first homer came in the fourth inning, breaking a scoreless tie with a 408-foot blast off Orioles starter Trevor Rogers. An inning later, he connected on a 379-foot shot down the left-field line to officially move past Averill's previous mark of 137 home runs at Progressive Field.

  • Ramírez hit his first home run in the 4th inning on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Ramírez hit his second home run, the record-breaking 138th of his career at Progressive Field, in the 5th inning on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

José Ramírez

A 33-year-old third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, Ramírez is a three-time All-Star who has become the face of the franchise through multiple playoff runs and a World Series appearance.

Earl Averill

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Cleveland Indians from 1929 to 1939, Averill hit 137 career home runs at the team's former home ballparks, League Park and Cleveland Stadium.

Jim Thome

The Cleveland Guardians' all-time franchise home run leader, with 337 career homers, 184 of which came at Progressive Field, the current home of the team.

Trevor Rogers

The starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, who surrendered both of Ramírez's home runs on Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“José Ramírez continues to cement his legacy as one of the all-time Guardians greats. His power and clutch hitting make him a true fan favorite in Cleveland.”

— Chris, MLB Correspondent

What’s next

Ramírez will continue his pursuit of Jim Thome's franchise home run record of 337, which he is now just 47 away from matching.

The takeaway

Ramírez's historic performance not only solidifies his status as one of the Guardians' all-time greats, but also demonstrates his consistent power production and clutch hitting that have made him a beloved figure among the team's passionate fanbase.