Baltimore Orioles pinch hitter Gunnar Henderson (2) rounds the bases following his two run home run during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 10. Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Gunnar Henderson Enters Historic Conversation With 80th Career Home Run

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 11, 2025 12:45 PM ET

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a milestone home run on Thursday as the O's swept the New York Mets in a doubleheader at Camden Yards.

Per @StatsCentre on social media:

(Primary) Shortstops to record 80+ home runs within the first 4 seasons of their MLB career:
98- Francisco Lindor
96- Nomar Garciaparra
95- Bobby Witt Jr.
82- Cal Ripken Jr.
81- Carlos Correa
80- Gunnar Henderson (Via a 3-run shot in a 3-1 @Orioles win earlier today vs the Mets)

(Primary) Shortstops to record 80+ home runs within the first 4 seasons of their MLB career:
98- Francisco Lindor
96- Nomar Garciaparra
95- Bobby Witt Jr.
82- Cal Ripken Jr.
81- Carlos Correa
80- Gunnar Henderson (Via a 3-run shot in a 3-1 @Orioles win earlier today vs the Mets) pic.twitter.com/ObycxXZ9MP
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) July 10, 2025

Henderson, 24, began the year on the injured list for the O's, but has still put together a solid season, hitting .277 with a .343 on-base percentage. However, his year hasn't been as powerful, as he's got just 11 home runs and 31 RBIs. The O's 42-50 and one of the most dissapointing teams in baseball this season, as they've been unable to replicate the 90+ win success of the last two seasons.

An All-Star last season, Henderson finished fourth in the American League MVP voting, hitting 37 home runs and driving in 92. Lifetime, he's a .270 hitter with the 80 home runs and 223 RBIs.

Baltimore will be back in action on Friday night as they finish out the first half of the season with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.

First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET as Edward Cabrera (MIA) pitches against Dean Kremer (BAL).

Cabrera, who features electric stuff, is 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA. Kremer is 7-7, and he carries a 4.53 ERA.

The Marlins are also 42-50 on the season.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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