Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the second-youngest player to reach 250 home runs in a 10 – 3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Only Jimmie Foxx was younger.

On April 30, 2002 — Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the second-youngest player to reach 250 home runs in a 10 – 3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Only Jimmie Foxx was younger.

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