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José Ramírez Makes MLB History with 250th Homer, 250th Steal, and Walk-Off Run

The Cleveland star became the first primary third baseman to achieve the 250/250 milestone, sealing the Guardians' 4-3 extra-inning win over the Twins.

May 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) walks through the dugout in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Reds won 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
May 1, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) singles in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke (59) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • José Ramírez became the first primary third baseman in MLB history to record 250 career home runs and 250 steals.
  • He is the 24th player overall—and the only active one—to join the exclusive 250/250 club.
  • Ramírez’s 10th-inning single tied the game at 3 before he stole second base and scored the winning run on Angel Martínez’s RBI hit.
  • The milestone and walk-off run capped a 4-3 victory for the Cleveland Guardians over the Minnesota Twins, securing a series win.
  • Ramírez is also just the second switch-hitter in MLB history to achieve the 250/250 feat, joining Carlos Beltrán.