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(last updated on November 24, 2025)

Originally known as the Colt .45s, the Houston Astros franchise was born in 1962. In 60+ years, this team has already collected 18 playoff appearances, 13 division titles, 5 pennants, and 2 World Series crowns. Those are impressive accolades for a relatively young franchise. That means this team has fielded some bombers in their history. The Astrodome was their first home, and that cavernous multi-purpose park was not the most forgiving to power hitters. Then in 2000 they moved to their current address and a more aerodynamic atmosphere: now called Daikin Park. This list will highlight the top home-run hitters in Houston Astros history. As many pitchers have found out since 1962, “Houston, we have a problem.”

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(last updated on November 24, 2025)

Who is the most underrated franchise in baseball history? The Giants certainly come to mind. Originated in 1883, the Giants started off in New York and then moved to San Francisco in 1958. This franchise has won eight world championships (sixth all time) and 23 pennants (third all time). Remember this team won three World Series titles in a five-year span (2010, 2012, & 2014). With team accolades like that, you know they have had some iconic players. That is particularly true in the power department. Four studs who played the majority of their careers with the Giants slugged over 500 homers. Now let’s feel the breeze and look at the all-time leaders in home runs for the Giants franchise.