The Doubleday Baseball League proudly recognizes Sammy Sosa of the New York Mets, who on April 9, 1996, launched the 300th home run of his career.

At just 27 years old, Sosa has already established himself as one of the league’s premier power hitters. Since breaking into the DBL in 1990, he has delivered season after season of jaw-dropping power, including back-to-back campaigns of 60+ and 50+ home runs in 1993 and 1994. With his milestone blast, Sosa joins an elite club of sluggers who have reached the 300-home-run plateau, doing so in fewer than 1,000 career games.

Over his career to date, Sosa has compiled:

• 948 games played
• 877 hits
• 711 RBIs
• 300 home runs
• A career .544 slugging percentage and .866 OPS

From his first full season in 1990 to his milestone moment in 1996, Sosa has been a consistent force in the Yankees’ lineup, driving in runs and electrifying crowds with his trademark swing.

The DBL congratulates Sammy Sosa on reaching 300 career home runs, a milestone that reflects his immense talent and dedication to the game.