Nolan Arenado becomes just the 6th player in MLB history to accomplish this spectacular feat

Nolan Arenado has spent his entire MLB career establishing himself as one of the greatest third basemen in Major League Baseball history, and he has now added another remarkable milestone to his Hall of Fame résumé.

According to a post on X from MLB, Arenado has become just the sixth player in MLB history to record 2,000 or more career hits, 350 or more home runs, and at least 10 Gold Glove Awards. It’s an achievement that places him alongside some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.

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Joining Baseball Royalty

Mar 3, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Ken Griffey Jr in attendance during the Team USA game against the San Francisco Giants in a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

With the milestone, Arenado joins an incredibly exclusive club that includes:

• Ken Griffey Jr.
• Willie Mays
• Mike Schmidt
• Johnny Bench
• Al Kaline

Every player on that list is widely regarded as one of the greatest to ever play his position. Now, Arenado has earned his place among them.

A Career Built on Excellence

Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) runs home after his solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

While Arenado’s offensive production has always been impressive, his defense has been what truly separated him from his peers. His collection of Gold Gloves speaks for itself, as he has consistently been recognized as one of the best defensive third basemen in baseball throughout his career.

At the plate, he’s combined power with consistency, reaching both the 2,000-hit and 350-home run milestones while remaining one of the game’s most complete players.

Few players in baseball history have managed to excel at such a high level on both sides of the ball for as long as Arenado has.

Hall of Fame Legacy Continues to Grow

Sep 19, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) fields the ball in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Milestones like this only strengthen Arenado’s Hall of Fame credentials. He’s long been viewed as one of the premier third basemen of his generation, and joining a list featuring legends like Willie Mays, Mike Schmidt, Ken Griffey Jr., Johnny Bench, and Al Kaline further reinforces that legacy.

As his career continues, Arenado has an opportunity to add even more milestones to an already extraordinary résumé. Regardless of what comes next, becoming just the sixth player in Major League Baseball history to combine 2,000 hits, 350 home runs, and 10 Gold Gloves is an accomplishment that cements his place among the all-time greats.

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