40 Homer Club: A Rarefied Group, But What Does it Really Mean? The Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow Armstrong has joined an exclusive group by hitting his 40th home run of the season.
This milestone is often associated with power hitters, but its significance has varied over time.
A Shift in the Power Balance In the late 1990s and early 2000s, players like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa repeatedly surpassed the 40 home run mark, shattering records.