As of the August 18, 2010, only Albert Pujols (397 home runs) and Alex Rodriguez (604 home runs) are on pace to break Barry Bonds home run record.
However, the Nationals signed the first overall pick of the 2010 draft in Bryce Harper, and he is the most hyped power hitter in decades. As a 16 year old, Bryce hit a 500+ foot home run in the stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays during a home run contest, the furthest home run ever hit in the stadium. At just over 17 years old, this kid could easily break the home run record if his game translates into the pros.
Are you referring to his single-season home run record of 73, set in 2001? The answer would be no. If you are referring to his careen home run record of 762 which he attained in 2007, the answer would also be no. The best home run total since 2001 was Ryan Howard (58 in 2006). The most home runs by an active player would be 630 by Ken Griffey, Jr.
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Barry Bonds set the single season home run record with 73 home runs in 2001.
He surpassed Mark McGwire record of 70 home runs, set in 1998. Bonds finished the 2001 season with 73 homers.
The MLB home run record is held by Barry Bonds with 762 home runs.
Yes
No. Bonds currently holds the record.
Yes. He took steroids to break Mark McGwire's record of hitting 70 home runs in one season (he used steroids too) Now Barry Bonds holds the record of 73 home runs in one season.
As of the 2009 season, Barry Bonds still holds the single seaon home run record with 73.
Barry Bonds set the single season home run record with 73 home runs in 2001.
Barry Bonds
He broke Hank Aaron's all-time home run record on August 7, 2007
He surpassed Mark McGwire record of 70 home runs, set in 1998. Bonds finished the 2001 season with 73 homers.
Bonds hit his 715th home run off of Byung-Hyun Kim of the Colorado Rockies on May 28, 2006.
If Alex stays healthy, he probably will break the home run record of 762 held by Barry Bonds.
The MLB home run record is held by Barry Bonds with 762 home runs.
Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds
Yes