I think that Rodriguez will break the record, and if he does at least he will earn it. Unlike Bonds who took steroids. But I think that A-Rod will do it because he has a lot of potential. But you also have to look at Sammy Sosa, because in 2007 he hit that unbelievable #600 home run but if you really look at him you know that he is getting old, and Rodriguez is only in his 30's, so yes A-Rod has a better chance than all of the other ball players.
I was in agreement with this until A-Rod's steroid admission. Unfortunately now the home run record if broken again, will still be tainted. A-Rod will probably break it and one thing he'll have going for him is that unlike Barry Bonds, the record will still take a little time to achieve. The fans might be a little bit more forgiving in his case.
As far as what his steroid use will do to him regarding the Hall of Fame is another story. You see what Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmiero have to go through.
Hank Aaron - Roger MarisBabe Ruth had two Major home records broken. The single season home run record and the all time career home run record. Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's single season home run record of 60, that he set in 1927. In 1974 Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth's all time record of 714.
not even close
61
Barry Bonds broke the record in the 20 century.
At 8:18 pm on September 8, 1998 Mark MacGwire hit home run number 62 to break Roger Maris' single season home run record. McGwire would finish the season with 70 home runs.
he broke the home run record
Hank Aaron hit home run number 715 in 1974 to break Babe Ruth's career home run record of 714. Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's single season home run record of 60.
not sure
Hank Aaron - Roger MarisBabe Ruth had two Major home records broken. The single season home run record and the all time career home run record. Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's single season home run record of 60, that he set in 1927. In 1974 Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth's all time record of 714.
not even close
61
Yes, for career home runs.but not home runs in a season
Barry Bonds broke the record in the 20 century.
July 18, 1921
If Alex stays healthy, he probably will break the home run record of 762 held by Barry Bonds.
Washington NationalsBarry Bonds hit career Home run number 756 to break Hank Aaron's all time home run record on August 7, 2007, off Washington Nationals pitcher Mike Bacsik.
At 8:18 pm on September 8, 1998 Mark MacGwire hit home run number 62 to break Roger Maris' single season home run record. McGwire would finish the season with 70 home runs.