Well, folks — get ready to update the record books. Because Nolan Arenado just launched his way into an exclusive club, and he reached this milestone in classic Arenado fashion: with power, poise, and a sense of occasion.
During Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader, the 34-year-old St. Louis Cardinals third baseman smashed the 350th home run of his MLB career, helping the Cardinals pull off a wild 8–6 extra-inning win. And let’s not underplay it — this milestone matters. A lot.
Elite Company for Nolan Arenado
Arenado now stands alongside some of the greatest names to ever lace ’em up. We’re talking Willie Mays, Mike Schmidt, Ken Griffey Jr., Johnny Bench, Al Kaline, Andruw Jones — all members of the ultra-rare 10 Gold Gloves + 350 Home Runs club. That’s not just elite company — that’s baseball royalty.
And in today’s game? Arenado becomes just the sixth active player to reach 350 career homers. Giancarlo Stanton leads the pack at 429, followed by Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, and Freddie Freeman. Arenado now joins that group, and he’s not done yet.
But could Arenado be traded despite this feat?
Just behind him? Bryce Harper, sitting at 345 as of Tuesday, and Aaron Judge, who’s only nine away from hitting the same mark. It’s a who’s-who of power hitters in this generation, and Arenado is squarely in the mix.
In the all-time rankings, Arenado is now tied for 102nd in MLB history with Chili Davis. Dick Allen (351) is within reach, with a cluster of names at 352 right around the corner. At this pace, Arenado could leapfrog all of them within a matter of days.
It’s easy to forget sometimes that this guy — the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover — only arrived in St. Louis in 2021, when the Cardinals swung a blockbuster deal with Colorado. His first homer in the Birds on the Bat came on March 29, 2021, and since then, he’s delivered clutch moments and steady power like clockwork.
And now? He’s adding milestones to the mix.
Back to Work
Arenado’s bat was crucial in Thursday night’s win, but the celebrations won’t last long — the Cardinals head back to Busch Stadium this weekend to host the Cincinnati Reds, followed by a high-stakes, four-game showdown with the first-place Chicago Cubs.
But for now, take a moment to appreciate what we’re watching: one of the greatest third basemen in MLB history still adding to his legacy, one blast at a time.
