Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames made history on Monday by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This impressive feat tied the record for the longest homer streak by a shortstop since 1900. Additionally, Adames joined Eric Thames and Jeromy Burnitz as the only players in Brewers franchise history to achieve a five-game homer streak.
Adames now joins a select group of shortstops who have homered in five straight games in the modern era, including Eddie Miller, Alex Rodriguez, Corey Seager, Trea Turner, and Tyler Fitzgerald. His latest home run, a 371-foot shot with an exit velocity of 104.8 mph, helped the Brewers secure an early lead against the Cardinals.
Celebrating his 29th birthday on the same day, Adames has been a key contributor to the Brewers’ success this season. He has already set a new career-high in stolen bases and is on track to surpass his previous bests in home runs and RBIs. With an estimated 2.8 Wins Above Replacement, Adames has proven his value to the team.
As Adames approaches free agency this offseason, he is poised to be one of the top shortstops available on the market. Despite not reaching the same heights as in previous seasons, Adames has showcased his power-hitting abilities and improved plate discipline. His defensive metrics may have declined, but his overall performance suggests he will receive lucrative offers in the offseason.
Looking ahead, Adames will have the opportunity to set a new record for shortstops when he faces Sonny Gray and the Cardinals in the next game.
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