Eugenio Suárez Climbs the Venezuelan Home Run Leaderboard, Surpassing Bobby Abreu
Suárez’s milestone Moment
Wednesday, May 14th, marked a significant day for Eugenio Suárez as he launched his tenth home run of the season, surpassing the legendary Bobby Abreu in career home runs among Venezuelan-born players. This achievement occurred during the final game of the series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants.
As joining the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024, the Venezuelan slugger has become a pivotal figure in the team’s success. Batting fifth and playing third base under manager Torey Lovullo, Suárez faced Giants’ starter Jordan Hicks in the afternoon matchup.
A Strong Start against the Giants
In the second inning, affectionately known as “Bolibomba,” Suárez delivered a sharp single to left field, reaching first base safely. He later scored, thanks to a well-hit ball by Gerardo Perdomo, extending the Diamondbacks’ lead to 2-0.
The Giants responded in the third, with a double by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and a single by josh Naylor. However, Eugenio Suárez was unfazed. Facing a new pitcher, he connected with a four-seam fastball, sending it 388 feet to left field for a three-run homer, increasing Arizona’s advantage to 6-2.
Joining Venezuelan Greats in MLB History
The home run,clocked at approximately 105.3 mph, was not only impactful in the game but also significant in Suárez’s career. It marked his 289th career home run, moving him past bobby Abreu (288) into fourth place among Venezuelan-born players.The list is currently led by Miguel Cabrera, who retired with an extraordinary 511 home runs.
Here’s a look at the top 10 Venezuelan home run hitters in MLB history:
- Miguel Cabrera, 511
- Andrés Galarraga, 399
- Magglio Ordóñez, 294
- Eugenio Suárez, 289 (active)
- Bobby Abreu, 288
- Salvador Pérez, 275 (active)
- Tony Armas, 251
- Víctor Martínez, 246
- Carlos González, 234
- José Altuve, 233 (active)
Eugenio Suárez is now approaching the prestigious 300 home run mark, a feat achieved by only two Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball history. As of this game, Suárez was 2-for-2 with a home run, a single, and three RBIs, boosting his offensive average to .213. He also ranks second in the National League for home runs, trailing only Corbin Carroll and Kyle Schwarber (both with 14).
Looking Ahead
With Suárez set to become a free agent at the end of the season,he remains a valuable asset for any team seeking his power and defensive skills. His performance continues to solidify his place among the elite Venezuelan players in MLB.
