Guardians' Jose Ramirez Stealing More MLB Power Records

Cleveland's iconic third baseman joins exclusive 290-290 club with latest home run feats.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:24am

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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hit two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, increasing his career total to 291 and making him the 11th player in MLB history to join the 290-290 club with 297 stolen bases. Ramirez has been breaking franchise and league records at a rapid pace over the past two weeks, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Guardians history.

Why it matters

Ramirez's historic power and speed combination have made him one of the most dominant all-around players in baseball. His continued excellence and record-breaking performances are a source of pride for the Guardians franchise and their passionate fanbase, who are witnessing the career of a potential future Hall of Famer.

The details

Ramirez's two-homer game against the Orioles on Saturday increased his career total to 291 home runs, making him the 11th player in MLB history to join the 290-290 club with 297 stolen bases. The 33-year-old third baseman has been on a tear recently, breaking a 112-year-old franchise record for most at-bats and becoming the first player in Guardians history to homer against all 29 other MLB teams.

  • On Wednesday, Ramirez broke a 112-year-old franchise record for most at-bats.
  • On April 6, Ramirez became the first player in Guardians history to homer against all 29 other MLB teams.
  • On Saturday, Ramirez hit two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles, increasing his career total to 291.

The players

Jose Ramirez

A 14-year major league veteran and iconic third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, Ramirez is considered one of the greatest players in franchise history and a potential future Hall of Famer.

Trevor Rodgers

The starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles who gave up two home runs to Ramirez on Saturday.

Nap Lajoie

A legendary Cleveland baseball player from the early 20th century whose franchise record for most at-bats was recently broken by Ramirez.

Earl Averill

A former Guardians player who previously held the franchise record for most home runs at Progressive Field, a mark that Ramirez has now surpassed.

Paul Hoynes

A veteran Cleveland baseball journalist who has covered the Guardians for decades and provided commentary on Ramirez's historic accomplishments.

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What they’re saying

“Those are things nobody does. You know, we're lucky. We see one player like this in a lifetime. These guys just come along here.”

— Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Baseball Talk podcast

What’s next

Ramirez and the first-place Guardians will open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday, as the star third baseman looks to continue his historic pace and lead his team to the playoffs.

The takeaway

Jose Ramirez's remarkable power and speed combination, along with his consistent excellence over the past 14 seasons, have cemented his status as one of the greatest players in Guardians franchise history. His recent record-breaking feats have captivated the team's passionate fanbase and solidified his place among the elite players of his generation.