Gunnar Henderson Enters Historic Conversation With 80th Career Home Run

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a milestone home run on Thursday as the O's swept the New York Mets in a doubleheader at Camden Yards.

Per @StatsCentre on social media: (Primary) Shortstops to record 80+ home runs within the first 4 seasons of their MLB career: 98- Francisco Lindor 96- Nomar Garciaparra 95- Bobby Witt Jr.

82- Cal Ripken Jr.

81- Carlos Correa 80- Gunnar Henderson (Via a 3-run shot in a 3-1 @Orioles win earlier today vs the Mets) Henderson, 24, began the year on the injured list for the O's, but has still put together a solid season, hitting .277 with a .343 on-base percentage.

However, his year hasn't been as powerful, as he's got just 11 home runs and 31 RBIs.

The O's 42-50 and one of the most dissapointing teams in baseball this season, as they've been unable to replicate the 90+ win success of the last two seasons.

An All-Star last season, Henderson finished fourth in the American League MVP voting, hitting 37 home runs and driving in 92.

Lifetime, he's a .270 hitter with the 80 home runs and 223 RBIs.

Baltimore will be back in action on Friday night as they finish out the first half of the season with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.

First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

ET as Edward Cabrera (MIA) pitches against Dean Kremer (BAL).

Cabrera, who features electric stuff, is 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA.

Kremer is 7-7, and he carries a 4.53 ERA.

The Marlins are also 42-50 on the season.

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