5 Year Recalc:
Mickey Tettleton reached 400 career home runs this year, and retired following the year with 412 homers. Tettleton hit 245 home runs in real life.
Larry Walker reached the 400 club for the third time in three chances and now has 418 home runs. Walker hit 383 home runs in real life.
Jim Edmonds also hit his 400th home run. Edmonds has also seen previous success, and hit 393 home runs in real life.
Paul O'Neill was the fourth player to hit their 400th home run this year. O'Neill hit 281 home runs in real life.
Alex Rodriguez, Mike Piazza, and Jeff Bagwell all hit their 300th home run, while Barry Bonds hit career home run number 600.
Adam Dunn debuted with 36 home runs, while Albert Pujols began his career with 28 home runs.
Player Watch
Mark McGwire (38) - 676
Barry Bonds (38) - 631
Eric Davis (39) - 544
Ken Griffey, Jr. (31) - 496
Jose Canseco (38) - 489
Juan Gonzalez (32) - 452
Jim Thome (32) - 441
Fred McGriff (38) - 438
Kal Daniels (38) - 426
Jim Edmonds (31) - 410
Larry Walker (34) - 418
Paul O'Neill (38)- 410
Albert Belle (35) - 398
Manny Ramirez (29) - 390
Gary Sheffield (32) - 383
Sammy Sosa (32) - 380
Matt Nokes (38) - 377
Rafael Palmeiro (38) - 377
Cal Ripken (41) - 360
Ron Gant (36) - 359
Frank Thomas (33) - 345
Alex Rodriguez (26) - 341
Mike Piazza (33) - 325
Jeff Bagwell (33) - 320
Carlos Delgado (30) - 274
Jason Giambi (30) - 260
Chipper Jones (30) - 242
Todd Helton (28) - 217
Vladimir Guerrero (27) - 185
JD Drew (25) - 178
Andruw Jones (25) - 174
David Ortiz (25) - 131
Paul Konerko (25) - 113
Adam Dunn (21) - 36
Albert Pujols (21) - 28
Season Leaders
1. Alex Rodriguez - 58
2. Barry Bonds - 54
3. Mark McGwire - 52
4. Rafael Palmeiro - 47
5. Sammy Sosa - 45
6. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 44
7. Jim Edmonds - 43
Top 10 Players Retired
1. Ted Williams - 816
2. Babe Ruth - 728
3. Mickey Mantle - 678
4. Jimmie Foxx - 663
5. Hank Aaron - 659
6. Mel Ott - 637
7. Willie Mays - 620
8. Willie McCovey - 591
9. Willie Stargell - 591
10. Eddie Murray - 573