Can A-rod set the all time homer record?
He's been in the league for 14 years, meaning he probably has another 6 years or so left after this season. By the end of this year, I'd say he'd have around 515- 520 (492 right now). can he hit about 250 more by the time he retires?
who knows how far barry bonds will take the record by that time, but suppose it is about 770
2007-06-24 06:19:36 · 13 answers · asked by littlpeter 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes, A-Rod has a great shot at the record baring any long term key injuries.
He still has a few more years that he can play at a position and later move on to a DH role as he gets older.
2007-06-28 04:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as long as he stays healthy he will hit 800 home runs by the time he retires. Think of it this way. Home run hitters historically have hit the most home runs in the 30-35 range which A-rod is in right now.
If he plays 8 more seasons after this which would only put him at 39 and averaged 35 home runs per season that would give him another 280 home runs. Assuming you are correct and he ends up with 520 home runs after this season that puts him at 800.
In my mind that seems completely reasonable to assume he will average 35 a year for 8 seasons. Of course this is assuming he stays healthy. Remember 10 years ago everyone assumed Ken Griffey Jr was going to break the all time record and look how his career has turned out since leaving Seattle.
2007-06-24 06:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by answerguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The record will be over 800, because it is well known barry wants 3000 hits. Giving how far away from 3000 he is he will have to play next year to get it. Then, based off of how many hits he needs (around 120) He will hit about 45 or 50 more the rest of this year and all of next putting the record at 800 which, i do not see a-rod reaching. 1. arod hasnt went through an injury yet, and most all players do. So, it probably is coming. 2. Most players production decreases at about 35 so, arod not far from there. 3. If, though barring any significant time-loss injury it is possible.
2007-06-24 06:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by DANNY A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. That's a toughy.
I think maybe in 1 or 2 years, Bonds will be in the American League as a DH. (The Orioles could sure use a power guy like that in Camden Yards.) And he could maybe be a DH for 2 years tops and add 25+ home runs to his record.
I'd say A-Rod can be a position player for 7 years, then DH for a couple. If A-Rod is consistent and doesn't become injury-prone, he's definitely got a shot at it.
2007-06-24 07:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by oysterchowder2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if A-rod doesn't retire in the next 6 years because after all he still is young hes only 31 turning 32 in a month.If he plays for like 8-9 and maybe even 10 more years he will definetly pass the record.
2007-06-24 06:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and man i hate the yankees but i am rooting for him to get the record because i can't stand the fact that a cheater (Barry Bonds holds it now). I believe if he can keep it going then he can get the all time record also, because if Barry get the HR record this year he will probably retire and then it will be all A-Rod and Puljous Boom Baby
2007-06-24 06:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by SteelDeal83 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well yes as long A-rod is like this for the rest 5 yrs. or so. good luck to A-rod
2007-06-24 06:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by k0834ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously. The only reasons he wouldn't is if he became injury prone or retired early.
2007-06-24 06:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Farthammerjones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o yes. ill say he'll hit 800 hrs. its only a matter of time and when!
2007-06-24 13:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he can if he stays healthy he can hit up to 800 hr but the thing is he has to stay healthy
2007-06-24 09:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by Janet ♥(YFFL) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋