MLB: Player milestones within reach during the 2018 season

Albert Pujols

The 2017 season was a big milestone season for Pujols. As mentioned in the first slide, the 37-year-old hit his 600 home run last season. A feat that only eight other players achieved before him.

Along with reaching that home run plateau, Pujols continues to move up the ranks in multiple offensive categories, while passing other players in those categories along the way.

Pujols has two milestones that he is creeping toward and could reach in 2018. The first of the two is joining the 3,000-hit club. Sitting at 2,968 hits, the slugger remains just 32 hits away from No. 3,000. Barring any type of injury near the beginning of the season, Pujols could easily reach the milestone in April or May.

One of the most prestigious clubs in the game, the 3,000 hit club includes just 31 players. Pujols looks to become the 32nd member of the club.

Another milestone that Pujols can reach in 2018 is 2,000 RBI. Currently, at 1,918 RBI, Pujols needs 82 more to join the 2,000 RBI club. Only four other players achieved 2,000 RBI in their careers (Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez and Cap Anson).

Despite Pujols’ age catching up with him and a clear decline in his game, the veteran still managed to knock in 90-plus runs in five of the past six seasons.

If Pujols remains healthy in 2018, he shouldn’t have a problem reaching these career accomplishments.