VIDEO: Jonathan Schoop Rips 2-Run Shot as Twins Become First Team to Hit 300 Homers in a Season
By Parker White
The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central last night for the first time since 2010, but they weren't done making history. Fast forward to Thursday and second baseman Jonathan Schoop belted his 23rd home run of the season, making them the first team in MLB history to hit 300 homers in a single season.
? Our #BombaSquad is the 1st @MLB team to crush 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ home runs in a season. ?#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/DDezxq4pST
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) September 26, 2019
No wonder they call themselves the Bomba Squad.
Minnesota may be the first team to reach 300 long balls in a season, but they likely won't be the last, as the New York Yankees are right behind them with 299 and are set to play Friday night.
The Twins leader in home runs is Nelson Cruz with 40. Max Kepler provided 36, Miguel Sano crushed 33 (in 103 games), Eddie Rosario launched an additional 32, and catcher Mitch Garver slugged 31 in just 92 games (only 75 starts).
300 home runs for the 2019 Minnesota Twins. We are the first team ever to hit 300 in a single season. The Yankees have 299 right now. It was Jonathan Schoop who hit the 300th. Wow. #MNTwins
— Shawn Lloyd (@JediMasterMason) September 26, 2019
With the home run rate rapidly rising in Major League Baseball, it was only a matter of time until a team managed to crack the 300-bomb threshold.