Rangers’ designated hitter Juan Gonzalez becomes the 34th major leaguer, and the first from Puerto Rico, to hit 400 career home runs. The Juan Gone’s milestone is hit off Anaheim hurler Jarrod Washburn’s first pitch in the second inning during a 7-5 extra inning loss to the Angels.

On June 5, 2002 — Rangers’ designated hitter Juan Gonzalez becomes the 34th major leaguer, and the first from Puerto Rico, to hit 400 career home runs. The Juan Gone’s milestone is hit off Anaheim hurler Jarrod Washburn’s first pitch in the second inning during a 7-5 extra inning loss to the Angels.

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