Who Has The Most Home Runs in 2023?
The Race for Home Run King
The past decade has seen some of the greatest home run hitters in the history of Major League Baseball. Since 2013, there have been a total of six players who have surpassed the 500-homer mark, with two of them eclipsing the 600-homer barrier. But who currently holds the title of Home Run King as we enter 2023?
Albert Pujols Holds the Crown
As of the start of 2023, the current leader in career home runs is Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels. Pujols has been consistently hitting home run after home run since he first entered the league back in 2001, and his total of 807 as of April 2023 is the highest of any player in history. That number puts Pujols far ahead of second-place Barry Bonds, who currently sits at 763.
Can Anyone Catch Pujols?
The next closest active player is the New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, who currently has 602 career home runs. Stanton is just shy of his 34th birthday, so he still has some time to try to catch Pujols, but it will be a daunting task. Pujols is still going strong and has shown no signs of slowing down, so it's unlikely that Stanton will be able to catch him.
Other Notable Home Run Hitters
To round out the top five home run hitters, we have Miguel Cabrera, Alex Rodriguez, and Albert's teammate, Mike Trout. Cabrera has 590 home runs, Rodriguez has 587, and Trout has 581. Other notable home run hitters include David Ortiz (541), Edwin Encarnacion (512), and Robinson Cano (509).
The Future of Home Runs
It is clear that home runs are here to stay, and we can only expect the numbers to continue to climb in the coming years. With the likes of Stanton, Trout, and Cabrera still in their prime, and younger players such as Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Vlad Guerrero Jr. just starting to make their mark, we could very well see the 1000-homer barrier broken in the next few years.
Conclusion
As of the start of 2023, Albert Pujols is the undisputed Home Run King with 807 career home runs. But with a number of younger and talented players quickly closing the gap, the title of Home Run King could soon be up for grabs. Tune in to see who is crowned the next Home Run King.