Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) hits a 2-run home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Willy Adames closing in on Brewers record held by Robin Yount

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated 9/11/22

Home runs are a very exciting part of a baseball game. This year, Brewers shortstop Willy Adames has gone yard 28 times. The franchise record for the highest amount of home runs in a single season by a shortstop is 29. Robin Yount accomplished this during his MVP 1982 season.

With 21 games remaining in the regular season, Willy Adames is quickly closing in on Yount’s home run record.

Make it 28 homers. All as a shortstop. One shy of tying Robin Yount’s single-season franchise record. pic.twitter.com/iqTAzt0gFj

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) September 11, 2022

Adames most recently hit his 27th and 28th home runs in back-to-back days on Sept. 10 and 11. His 28 long balls are the most among NL shortstops and second in all of baseball only behind Corey Seager who has 29.

Two away from a new franchise record!#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/EAvi9BRt2j

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) September 11, 2022

Adames currently trails Rowdy Tellez for the team lead in home runs. Tellez, who also homered on Sept. 11, joined the 30 home run club for the first time in his career. If Adames is able to reach 30 home runs, he will take sole possession of the franchise record for home runs by a shortstop in a single season.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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