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Milwaukee Brewers: Willy Adames approaches single-season home run record of 3 set by Ken Griffey Jr.

Milwaukee Breweries Shortstop Willy Adames was the three-homer king this season. Media members began to refer to basketball star Steph Curry; who is one of the best three-point shooters of all time. Let’s take a look at where Adames ranks in terms of the most three-homers in a season.

How many three-run home runs did Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames hit in 2024?

August 16, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) jumps in the air to celebrate as he circles the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

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Entering play on September 1, Willy Adames had hit 12 three-run home runs in the 2024 season, the most in the league, and he has 27 home runs in the season. His single-season record for home runs is 31, which was set in 2022.

What is the MLB record for three home runs in a season?

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Ken Griffey Jr. won the 1998 Home Run Derby at Coors Field.

The player with the most three-home runs in a season is Ken Griffey Jr. He hit 13 in 1996. Willy Adames is currently tied with three other players with 12. Others to accomplish the feat include Sammy Sosa in 2000, Tino Martinez in 1997 and Roy Campanella in 1953.

Willy Adames has hit more triple-A home runs this year than four MLB teams.

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August 30, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Since September 1, Willy Adames has personally hit more three-run home runs than four MLB teams. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates (11), Tampa Bay Rays (11), Chicago White Sox (9) and St. Louis Cardinals (8) have fewer three-run home runs than Adames.

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