Third basemanĀ Adrian BeltreĀ announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With overĀ 3,000 hitsĀ and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in fiveĀ Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be theĀ Hall of FameĀ in five years’ time.

Third basemanĀ Adrian BeltreĀ announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With overĀ 3,000 hitsĀ and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in fiveĀ Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be theĀ Hall of FameĀ in five years’ time.

Third basemanĀ Adrian BeltreĀ announces his retirement after 21 seasons in the majors. With overĀ 3,000 hitsĀ and a reputation as one of the finest fielders ever at the position, resulting in fiveĀ Gold Gloves, his next stop will likely be theĀ Hall of FameĀ in five years’ time.

Adrian Beltre drops to a knee as he hits a homer in Game 5 of the World Series at The Ballpark in Arlington, Oct. 24, 2011

Texas third baseman Adrian BeltreĀ collects his 3000th hitĀ when he doubles in the fourth inning in the Rangers’ 10-6 loss to the Orioles at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The twenty-year veteran, who has also spent time with the Dodgers, Mariners, and the Red Sox, is the first-ever Dominican-born player to reach the coveted milestone.

Texas third baseman Adrian BeltreĀ collects his 3000th hitĀ when he doubles in the fourth inning in the Rangers’ 10-6 loss to the Orioles at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The twenty-year veteran, who has also spent time with the Dodgers, Mariners, and the Red Sox, is the first-ever Dominican-born player to reach the coveted milestone.

Josh HamiltonĀ hits the most spectacular of the long balls, a 469-foot shot into the right fieldĀ bleachersĀ which lands a dozen rows shy of the longest homer hit at Fenway, byĀ Ted WilliamsĀ onĀ June 9,Ā 1946

Josh HamiltonĀ hits the most spectacular of the long balls, a 469-foot shot into the right fieldĀ bleachersĀ which lands a dozen rows shy of the longest homer hit at Fenway, byĀ Ted WilliamsĀ onĀ June 9,Ā 1946

TheĀ RangersĀ bang out 6 homers in crushing theĀ Red Sox, 18 – 3, atĀ Fenway Park.Ā Josh HamiltonĀ hits the most spectacular of the long balls, a 469-foot shot into the right fieldĀ bleachersĀ which lands a dozen rows shy of the longest homer hit at Fenway, byĀ Ted WilliamsĀ onĀ June 9,Ā 1946.Ā Mike NapoliĀ hits a pair of two-run homers, whileĀ Adrian Beltre,Ā Nelson CruzĀ andĀ Michael YoungĀ complete the fireworks.Ā Jon LesterĀ is charged with the loss, giving up 7 runs in 2 innings, andĀ Mark MelanconĀ gives up 6 runs without recording an out to bring his season ERA to 49.50.Ā Colby LewisĀ is the beneficiary of the offensive outburst.

Adrian Beltre drops to a knee as he hits a homer in Game 5 of the World Series at The Ballpark in Arlington, Oct. 24, 2011

Adrian Beltre agrees to a $96 million, six-year deal with the Rangers, the reigning American League champs.

Adrian Beltre agrees to a $96 million, six-year deal with the Rangers, the reigning American League champs. The acquisition of the All-Star third baseman will make incumbent Michael Young the team’s designated hitter, giving Texas a potent lineup and a much-improved defense.

TheĀ Boston Red SoxĀ signĀ free agentĀ 3BĀ Adrian BeltreĀ to a one-year deal worth $9 million, with anĀ optionĀ for a second year
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TheĀ Boston Red SoxĀ signĀ free agentĀ 3BĀ Adrian BeltreĀ to a one-year deal worth $9 million, with anĀ optionĀ for a second year

TheĀ Boston Red SoxĀ signĀ free agentĀ 3BĀ Adrian BeltreĀ to a one-year deal worth $9 million, with anĀ optionĀ for a second year. The deal is motivated by the uncertain state ofĀ Mike Lowell’s health.

In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle Adrian Beltre hears theĀ The Nutcracker SuiteĀ when he steps into the batter’s box

In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle when a bad hop grounder hit him in the groin last month, Adriļæ½n Beltre hears theĀ The Nutcracker SuiteĀ when he steps into the batter’s box. Mariner teammate Ken Griffey Jr. arranged to have the Safeco Field PA system play the waltz to have some fun with the third baseman, who decided not wear a protective cup until today’s game.

Adrian Beltre becomes the fourth player in Seattle franchise historyto hit for the cycle

Adrian Beltre triples in the eighth inning off Rangers’ right-hander Josh Rupe to become the fourth player in franchise history, joining Jay Buhner (1993), Alex Rodriguez (1997), and John Olerud (2001), to hit for the cycle. The rare event is accomplished twice today, when Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew also collects a single, double, triple, and home run in a game against the Cardinals at Chase Field.

Garret Anderson

Major League Record 6 Grandslams hit in One Day

On May 21, 2000, a major league record six grand slams are hit on the same day. Anaheim Angels outfielder Garret Anderson hits the record-breaker, connecting in the Angels’ 10-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals vs Chris Fussell. The previous record of five grand slams had been set just one year earlier. The four-hit…

For the first time in major league history, two players hit for the cycle on the same day

For the first time in major league history, two players hit for the cycle on the same day

For the first time in major league history, two players hit for the cycle on the same day when Tigers’ outfielder Bobby Veach, who goes 6-for-6, and Giants first baseman George Burns accomplish the unique feat. This rare event will not occur on the same day again until 2008 when Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew and Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre each collect a single, double, triple, and a home run in different games played on September 1.