Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols ripped his sixth home run of the season during the first inning of Wednesday evening's tilt against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Pujols has now knocked 597 pitches over the fence during the course of his career, just three short of joining the 600 home run club. The veteran slugger's shot was also the 137th opening-frame homer of his career. That total represents the most for any member of the 500 home run club, per the Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com). The previous record of 133 was held by both Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds.