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#300 for Johns: "I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact."
That's what William Johns told reporters after he made baseball history today at The Ballpark at Habanos Stadium. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Redstone Ridge Raptors 8-1 victory over the Havana Comrades.
The standout left fielder collected 4 hits in 4 at-bats with 3 RBI and 4 runs scored.
"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Johns. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"
As far as career numbers Johns has compiled a .337 batting average and collected 1559 hits, 301 home runs and 938 RBIs.
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That's what William Johns told reporters after he made baseball history today at The Ballpark at Habanos Stadium. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Redstone Ridge Raptors 8-1 victory over the Havana Comrades.
The standout left fielder collected 4 hits in 4 at-bats with 3 RBI and 4 runs scored.
"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Johns. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"
As far as career numbers Johns has compiled a .337 batting average and collected 1559 hits, 301 home runs and 938 RBIs.
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View Game Log
Watch Highlights