Will anyone hit 700 home runs?

Albert Pujols Makes History, Joins Elite 700 Home Run Club

On a crisp September evening in 2025, baseball history was written. Albert Pujols, one of the game’s most feared sluggers, launched his 700th career home run into the stands, joining an exclusive pantheon of power hitters. With that swing, he became only the fourth player in Major League Baseball history to reach the monumental milestone—standing alongside Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds.

The moment wasn’t just another box checked on a stat sheet—it was a celebration of longevity, consistency, and raw power. Pujols’ journey to 700 wasn’t a sprint; it was a two-decade marathon of excellence. From his early days in St. Louis, where he seemed to redefine what a first baseman could do at the plate, to his resilient final seasons, Pujols never stopped finding ways to drive the ball deep.

Will anyone else ever join this club? At the moment, the answer seems uncertain. The modern game has shifted—more emphasis on velocity, defensive shifts, and analytics-driven strategies that often prioritize contact over pure power. The next generation of sluggers will need not only incredible talent but also remarkable durability and a long career at the highest level to even approach 700.

Still, what Pujols achieved reminds us why we watch. It wasn’t just about the numbers—it was the moments, the consistency, the quiet dominance. On September 23, 2025, he didn’t just hit a home run. He etched his name in stone. And as the crowd roared and the fireworks lit up the sky, fans weren’t just witnessing history—they were feeling it.