MLB’s 2010 Home Run Kings

MLB’s 2010 Home Run Kings

With the 2011 major league season just beginning, now’s the time to take a final glance at last year’s hit makers -- the home-run kings of the 2010 season. While clicking on the top 20 players, scroll through the new rankings to see how last season’s powerhouse performers are doing in baseball’s opening days.

Jose Bautista
Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder Jose Bautista in the 2010 season.

MLB debut: April 4, 2004

Albert Pujols
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols slugged his way to second place.

MLB debut: April 2, 2001

Paul Konerko
Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko.

MLB debut: Sept. 8, 1997

Adam Dunn
Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn.

MLB debut: July 20, 2001

Miguel Cabrera
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

MLB debut: June 20, 2003

Joey Votto
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto.

MLB debut: Sept. 4, 2007

Carlos Gonzalez
Colorado Rockies center-fielder Carlos Gonzalez.

MLB debut: May 30, 2008

Mark Teixeira
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira.

MLB debut: April 1, 2003

Dan Uggla
Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla.

MLB debut: April 3, 2006

Mark Reynolds
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds.

MLB debut: May 16, 2007

David Ortiz
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz.
MLB debut: Sept. 2, 1997

Josh Hamilton
Texas Rangers left-fielder Josh Hamilton ended the 2010 season in the 12th spot.

MLB debut: April 2, 2007

Prince Fielder
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder.

MLB debut: June 13, 2005

Adrian Gonzalez
Boston Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez wrapped the season in the 14th spot.

MLB debut: April 18, 2004

Vernon Wells
Los Angeles Angels center-fielder Vernon Wells.

MLB debut: Aug. 30, 1999

Corey Hart
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart claimed the 16th position.

MLB debut: May 25, 2004

Ryan Howard
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard landed in 17th place.

MLB debut: Sept. 1, 2004

Alex Rodriguez
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

MLB debut: July 8, 1994

Vladimir Guerrero
Baltimore Orioles righter-fielder and designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero.

MLB debut: Sept. 19, 1996

Nick Swisher
New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher.

MLB debut: Sept. 3, 2004
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