Sammy Sosa is about to become only the fifth player in Major League Baseball history to swat 600 Home Runs.
Home Run Derby thinks that’s a big deal.
In some form of baseball irony, Sosa could hit #600 against the Chicago Cubs, for whom he hit 545 of his 599 Home Runs. It would be his first career Home Run against the Cubs.
In preparation for this event, here’s a look back at Sosa’s career by way of his baseball cards whenever his Home Run odometer clicked over a new digit.
We’ll even throw in the pitchers who provided the opportunity.
Home Run #1 - June 21, 1989
Why not start off against a legend in the making? Sosa’s very first Home Run was hit off Roger Clemens.
The rookie Ranger hit a solo shot in the 4th inning of a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Home Run #100 - May 14, 1995
Sosa turned the Century mark against another legendary pitcher, Trevor Hoffman, the future all-time saves leader.
Sosa hit a Home Run in the ninth inning during a 7-9 loss to the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.
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