Thirty's Something

In 2011, Giancarlo Stanton was one of four players 25 or younger to hit 30 home runs; his 34 led that group. Only one player from that age group (Carlos Gonzalez) reached 30 in 2010. The number of young 30-dinger sluggers is not what it was a decade ago—or even in '09.

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9

2000 LEADER

Troy Glaus 47

8

2001 LEADER

Alex Rodriguez 52

5

2002 LEADER