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AtomicDumpling · 05-18-2008, 11:46 PM

Adam Dunn's home run on Sunday was #248 of his career and moves him into a tie for 188th place on the all-time career home run list. He is tied with Goose Goslin, Ted Simmons and Derrek Lee.

Next up on the list at 187th place with 249 career homers is Jose Valentin, Javier's brother.

Dunn's blast today was his 4th homer in the last 4 games. If you are going to be in the right field seats any time soon you'd better bring your glove. Dunn is really swinging a hot bat lately. In fact he has been carrying the team during the winning streak.

Here is today's shot off AL ERA leader Cliff Lee:

Here are some bios of the players Adam Dunn caught with today's homer:

Goose Goslin - Played Until Age: 38 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 8656 AB/HR: 34.9
Goslin played 18 seasons as a left fielder with the Senators, Browns and Tigers in the 20's and 30's. He made the All Star team 1 time but most of his career was played before the 1st All Star Game. He finished his career with a .316 BA and 1609 RBIs. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1968. Goslin’s difficulty in judging fly balls contributed to his nickname "Goose." Opposing players said Goslin resembled a bird flapping its wings when he ran after a ball with his arms waving. From Wikipedia: "The 1928 batting title was not decided until the last day of the season. Goslin and Heinie Manush of the Browns were tied going into the final game, and the Senators and Browns played each other in the final game. Goslin was leading Manush when his turn came to bat in the ninth inning. If Goslin made an out, he would lose the batting crown. In Lawrence Ritter's 1966 oral history, "The Glory of Their Times," Goslin described the events that followed. Manager Bucky Harris left the decision to Goslin on whether to bat or sit. Goslin decided to sit and take the batting crown, but his teammates (particularly Joe Judge) goaded him that he would appear yellow if he didn't bat. Goslin was persuaded to bat and promptly took two strikes. At that point, Goslin recalled that he unsuccessfully tried to get ejected from the game, as the at bat would then disappear. Goslin began berating the home plate umpire about the strike calls, only to have the umpire tell him that he was not going to get ejected, and wasn't going to get a walk, so he better step back up and swing. Goslin ended up with what he called a "lucky hit" to beat Manush by a fraction of a point." He was traded for Manush the following season. Goslin ranks in the all-time top 50 in each of these categories: batting average, slugging percentage, total bases, hits, extra-base hits, RBIs, doubles and triples. He was certainly one of the best players ever. Dunn has already passed him in homers at the age of 28.

Ted Simmons - Played Until Age: 39 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 8680 AB/HR: 35.0
Simmons played 21 seasons as a catcher and DH with the Cardinals, Brewers and Braves in the 60's, 70's and 80's. He made the All Star team 8 times. Simmons was one of the best offensive catchers of his era. He served as GM of the Pirates for two years but left after he suffered a heart attack and is now the bench coach of the Brewers.

Derrek Lee - Current Age: 32 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 5002 AB/HR: 20.2
Lee is an active player currently with the Cubs. He has also been a first baseman for the Padres and Marlins. He has made the All Star team twice, won three Gold Glove awards and won the 2005 batting title. Lee and Dunn have both hit 10 home runs this season and began the season tied at #209 on the all-time list with 238 homers.

Adam Dunn - Current Age: 28 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 3485 AB/HR: 14.05
Dunn has 10 homers on the season, including 4 in the last 4 games. He has raised his OPS from .739 to .845 in the last 4 games. He now leads the team in RBIs, HRs, BBs and is 4th in Runs Scored despite being only 5th on the team in plate appearances.

Players that Adam Dunn has passed on the career home run list this season:
247 Vern Stephens, Matt Stairs
246 Ken Singleton
245 Mickey Tettleton, Deron Johnson
244 Hack Wilson, Lou Whitaker, Tony Clark
242 Dusty Baker, Roy Campanella, Wally Berger, Sal Bando
241 Jesse Barfield, Cecil Cooper, Rick Monday
240 Roberto Clemente, Jeff Burroughs
239 Ken Caminiti, Dolph Camilli
238 Ray Lankford, Earl Averill

05-18-2008, 11:46 PM	#14
AtomicDumpling KungFu Fighter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,332	Re: Adam Dunn moves to 193rd on career HR list w/ 246 homers + COOL STATS Adam Dunn's home run on Sunday was #248 of his career and moves him into a tie for 188th place on the all-time career home run list. He is tied with Goose Goslin, Ted Simmons and Derrek Lee. Next up on the list at 187th place with 249 career homers is Jose Valentin, Javier's brother. Dunn's blast today was his 4th homer in the last 4 games. If you are going to be in the right field seats any time soon you'd better bring your glove. Dunn is really swinging a hot bat lately. In fact he has been carrying the team during the winning streak. Here is today's shot off AL ERA leader Cliff Lee: Here are some bios of the players Adam Dunn caught with today's homer: Goose Goslin - Played Until Age: 38 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 8656 AB/HR: 34.9 Goslin played 18 seasons as a left fielder with the Senators, Browns and Tigers in the 20's and 30's. He made the All Star team 1 time but most of his career was played before the 1st All Star Game. He finished his career with a .316 BA and 1609 RBIs. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1968. Goslin’s difficulty in judging fly balls contributed to his nickname "Goose." Opposing players said Goslin resembled a bird flapping its wings when he ran after a ball with his arms waving. From Wikipedia: "The 1928 batting title was not decided until the last day of the season. Goslin and Heinie Manush of the Browns were tied going into the final game, and the Senators and Browns played each other in the final game. Goslin was leading Manush when his turn came to bat in the ninth inning. If Goslin made an out, he would lose the batting crown. In Lawrence Ritter's 1966 oral history, "The Glory of Their Times," Goslin described the events that followed. Manager Bucky Harris left the decision to Goslin on whether to bat or sit. Goslin decided to sit and take the batting crown, but his teammates (particularly Joe Judge) goaded him that he would appear yellow if he didn't bat. Goslin was persuaded to bat and promptly took two strikes. At that point, Goslin recalled that he unsuccessfully tried to get ejected from the game, as the at bat would then disappear. Goslin began berating the home plate umpire about the strike calls, only to have the umpire tell him that he was not going to get ejected, and wasn't going to get a walk, so he better step back up and swing. Goslin ended up with what he called a "lucky hit" to beat Manush by a fraction of a point." He was traded for Manush the following season. Goslin ranks in the all-time top 50 in each of these categories: batting average, slugging percentage, total bases, hits, extra-base hits, RBIs, doubles and triples. He was certainly one of the best players ever. Dunn has already passed him in homers at the age of 28. Ted Simmons - Played Until Age: 39 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 8680 AB/HR: 35.0 Simmons played 21 seasons as a catcher and DH with the Cardinals, Brewers and Braves in the 60's, 70's and 80's. He made the All Star team 8 times. Simmons was one of the best offensive catchers of his era. He served as GM of the Pirates for two years but left after he suffered a heart attack and is now the bench coach of the Brewers. Derrek Lee - Current Age: 32 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 5002 AB/HR: 20.2 Lee is an active player currently with the Cubs. He has also been a first baseman for the Padres and Marlins. He has made the All Star team twice, won three Gold Glove awards and won the 2005 batting title. Lee and Dunn have both hit 10 home runs this season and began the season tied at #209 on the all-time list with 238 homers. Adam Dunn - Current Age: 28 Career HR: 248 Career AB: 3485 AB/HR: 14.05 Dunn has 10 homers on the season, including 4 in the last 4 games. He has raised his OPS from .739 to .845 in the last 4 games. He now leads the team in RBIs, HRs, BBs and is 4th in Runs Scored despite being only 5th on the team in plate appearances. Players that Adam Dunn has passed on the career home run list this season: 247 Vern Stephens, Matt Stairs 246 Ken Singleton 245 Mickey Tettleton, Deron Johnson 244 Hack Wilson, Lou Whitaker, Tony Clark 242 Dusty Baker, Roy Campanella, Wally Berger, Sal Bando 241 Jesse Barfield, Cecil Cooper, Rick Monday 240 Roberto Clemente, Jeff Burroughs 239 Ken Caminiti, Dolph Camilli 238 Ray Lankford, Earl Averill