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George Springer Hits 300th HR in Jays' 6-1 Fenway Win

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit his 300th home run in the 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway on Tuesday night.
The blast made him the 168th player to reach 300 homers and one of 16 active players with that total.
Springer also added a sacrifice fly, a single, a walk, a stolen base and became first UConn alumnus to reach the milestone.

History

Historical Context

When Babe Ruth hit his 300th career home run on September 8 1925 at Yankee Stadium, he became the first player ever to reach that mark—a milestone that followed the 1920 introduction of the livelier baseball and set the stage for the 500-home-run club, which Ruth entered as its inaugural member on August 11 1929. His power reshaped MLB’s offensive focus.

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Story summary

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit his 300th home run in the 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway on Tuesday night.
The blast made him the 168th player to reach 300 homers and one of 16 active players with that total.
Springer also added a sacrifice fly, a single, a walk, a stolen base and became first UConn alumnus to reach the milestone.

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