Hessman Breaks IL Homerun Record
Published on June 30, 2014 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
TOLEDO, OH - Toledo Mud Hens third baseman Mike Hessman hit homerun number 259 over the left-field wall at Victory Field in Indianapolis landing him in the history book for all-time home runs in the International League. Hessman broke Ollie Carnegie's record, who hit 258 home runs with Buffalo between 1931 and 1941, and 1945.
The record breaker came in the top of the third inning off Indians pitcher Jake Brigham.
Earlier this month, the 36-year old slugger became the sixth player to hit 400 career home runs in the minor leagues. He is the current active minor league run leader with 404, and is closing in on the all-time home run mark in American Minor League history of 432, set by Buzz Arlett.
Hessman holds several Toledo records including the all-time career home run record for a player with 155 far out distancing runner up Ryan Rayburn who hit 67. In addition to home runs, Hessman now holds the all-time RBI record, and the modern era records for runs scored, and doubles. On June 26 in Gwinnett, Hessman surpassed Wayne Comer to become Toledo's modern-day era record-holder for hits at 521.
Hessman is in his sixth season with the Mud Hens, returning to Toledo in 2014 after playing in Toledo from 2005 through 2009.
The Top 10 All-Time American Minor League Home Run Hitters:
Buzz Arlett 432
Nick Cullop 420
Mike Hessman 404
Merv Connors 400
Joe Hauser 399
Bobby Prescott 398
Jack Pierce 395
Jack Graham 384
Ted Gullic 370
Gordon Neil 365
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