April 17, 2016. Forty year-old Gary Sheffield with the New York Mets in his final major league playing season hit his 500th career home run. He enjoyed a 22-year career in the major leagues. He hit 509 home runs and had 1676 RBI. He had a career batting average of .292, on base percentage of .393, his slugging percentage was .514. He began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and played for a total of eight teams in his career. Sheffield tended to polarize fans, but he was always a tough out at the plate.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Gary Sheffield Hits His 500th Home Run
April 17, 2016. Forty year-old Gary Sheffield with the New York Mets in his final major league playing season hit his 500th career home run. He enjoyed a 22-year career in the major leagues. He hit 509 home runs and had 1676 RBI. He had a career batting average of .292, on base percentage of .393, his slugging percentage was .514. He began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and played for a total of eight teams in his career. Sheffield tended to polarize fans, but he was always a tough out at the plate.
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