Ramírez homers vs 29th opponent

José Ramírez finished the set Saturday, homering against the Atlanta Braves to become the first Cleveland player to go deep against all 29 other Major League Baseball teams. (mlb.com) The home run came in the first inning of Cleveland’s 6-0 win at Truist Park on April 11, 2026. Ramírez hit the solo shot off Braves left-hander Martín Pérez. (mlb.com) Cleveland got 6 2/3 scoreless innings from rookie left-hander Parker Messick, who allowed four hits, walked two, and struck out five. The win left the Guardians with victories in three of their last four games. (mlb.com) The 29-team mark is a longevity stat as much as a power stat. A player can only homer against 29 opponents if he stays in the majors long enough, faces both leagues regularly, and keeps producing across seasons. (mlb.com) Ramírez reached the milestone five days after another franchise landmark. On April 6, he played his 1,620th game for Cleveland, passing Terry Turner for the most games played in club history. (mlb.com) He is now in his 14th Major League season after signing with Cleveland on November 26, 2009, and debuting on September 1, 2013. Major League Baseball said he is the only active player who currently leads a franchise in games played. (mlb.com) Ramírez’s career record helps explain why this count drew attention beyond one box score. His Major League Baseball player page lists three 30-home run, 30-stolen base seasons, seven 20-20 seasons, and a seventh-place ranking among active position players in Baseball Reference Wins Above Replacement at 52.4 entering 2026. (mlb.com) The Braves were the last missing opponent on his list, according to Major League Baseball and the Elias Sports Bureau. Ramírez said he was “proud of myself” after the game. (mlb.com)