BASEBALL BUCKET LIST
Five Milestones Every Ballplayer Must Master
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Aggressive Base Running
Master the hook slide and learning to read the pitcher's move to pick up extra bases.
Power Hitting
Focus on hip rotation and exit velocity.
Gold Glove Fielding
Master the fundamental stay-low approach.
The Mental Edge
Baseball is 90% mental. Develop a pre-pitch routine to stay locked in every inning.
Training Drill
Watch this pro-level drill breakdown.
The Ultimate Example: Shohei Ohtani
To master the milestones on this list, look no further than the "Unicorn" himself. Shohei Ohtani has redefined what is possible in modern baseball by excelling at the highest level as both a power hitter and an elite pitcher. He doesn't just check off the boxes; he creates new ones.
2025 Home Run Leaders
| Player | Homeruns | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | 60 | Mariners | USA |
| Kyle Schwarber | 56 | Phillies | USA |
| Shohei Ohtani | 55 | Dodgers | Japan |
| Aaron Judge | 53 | Yankees | USA |
| Eugenio Suárez | 49 | Mariners | Venezuela |
| Junior Caminero | 45 | Rays | Dom. Rep. |
| Juan Soto | 43 | Mets | Dom. Rep. |
| Pete Alonso | 38 | Mets | USA |
| Jo Adell | 37 | Angels | USA |
| Riley Greene | 36 | Tigers | USA |