This Decade's Home Run Leaders So Far: Part One

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ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 13: National League All-Star Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals tips his cap to the crowd before the State Farm Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

With about six weeks of regular season baseball left in this as of yet unnamed decade (The Aughts? 2000's? The O's? What do we call this decade anyway?),and some spare time at work, I put together a little list of the top home run "heroes" of the decade.

Enjoy this two-part episode. Part one will be numbers 50-26. Go ahead and guess what part two will be. With good luck, and some co-operation from my dying laptop, part-two will be ready soon for your viewing pleasure.

Each player will be listed with his decade home run total. Also included are his teams, decade season high total and any season in which he led his league in round-trippers. In cases where a player did not appear in every season this decade, it will be noted.

In the event of a tie, the edge goes to the player with fewer games played this decade. It only seems fair. All stats are as of August 18, 2009.

So what do you think? Will any of these players be on the list for the Teens' best home run hitters? Which of these big hitters will land in Cooperstown? Let me know in the comments!

So with no further ado, your 2000-2009 home run leaders, No. 50-26. Enjoy!

50. Raul Ibanez—197

NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Raul Ibanez #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat against the New York Mets on June 11, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Mariners, Royals, Phillies

Season High: 2006, Seattle, 33

Career HR: 209

49. Scott Rolen—199

NEW YORK - JULY 06: Scott Rolen #33 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the New York Yankees on July 6, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Jays defeated the yankees 7-6. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Reds

Season High: 2004, St. Louis, 34

Career HR: 281

48. Miguel Cabrera—199

DETROIT - APRIL 10: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers runs the bases against the Texas Rangers during Opening Day on April 10, 2009 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 15-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Marlins, Tigers

Season High: 2008, Detroit, 37

Career HR: 199

AL HR Leader 2008: 37

2003-2009

47. Aubrey Huff—201

NEW YORK - JULY 20: Aubrey Huff #17 of the Baltimore Orioles bats against the New York Yankees on July 20, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Devil Rays, Astros, Orioles, Tigers

Season High: 2003, Tampa Bay, 34

Career HR: 201

46. Jorge Posada—201

NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees at bat during the game on August 10, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Yankees

Season High: 2003, New York, 30

Career HR: 236

45. Mike Lowell—203

BOSTON - APRIL 25: Mike Lowell #25 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, April 25, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Marlins, Red Sox

Season High: 2003, Marlins, 32

Career HR: 215

44. Ryan Howard—207

PHOENIX - JULY 29: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up on deck during the major league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 29, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 4-0. (Pho

Phillies

Season High: 2006, Philadelphia, 58

Career HR: 207

NL HR Leader 2006: 58

2004-2009

43. Rafael Palmeiro—208

26 Sep 2001: Rafael Palmeiro #25 of the Texas Rangers looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Major League Baseball is currently wearing the American flag on the back of the uniform honoring the victims

Rangers, Orioles

Season High: 2001, Rangers, 47

Career HR: 569

2000-2005

42. Brian Giles—209

PHOENIX - MAY 26: Brian Giles #24 of the San Diego Padres warms up on deck during the major league baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 26, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Pirates, Padres

Season High: 2002, Pittsburgh, 38

Career HR: 287

41. Shawn Green—209

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Shawn Green #20 and Carlos Delgado #21 of the New York Mets watch on from the dugout in the bottom of the nineth inning against the Florida Marlins during the MLB game at Shea Stadium on September 28, 2007 in the Flushing neighbor

Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Mets

Season High: 2001, Los Angeles, 49

Career HR: 328

2000-2007

40. Garret Anderson—211

ATLANTA - JUNE 26: Garret Anderson #18 of the Atlanta Braves against the Boston Red Sox at Turner Field on June 26, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Angels, Braves

Season High: 2000, Anaheim, 35

Career HR: 283

39. Bobby Abreu—212

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 08: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim swings at a pitch against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium on April 8, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Athletics defeated the Angels 6-4. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Imag

Phillies, Yankees, Angels

Season High: 2001, Philadelphia, 31

Career HR: 252

38. Mike Cameron—214

BOSTON - MAY 17: Mike Cameron #25 of the Milwaukee Brewers connects for a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Mariners, Mets, Padres, Brewers

Season High: 2004, New York, 30

Career HR: 258

37. Jeff Kent—216

LOS ANGELES - JULY 13: Jeff Kent #12 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Florida Marlins at Dodger Stadium on July 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 9-1. (Photo by: Christia

Giants, Astros, Dodgers

Season High: 2000, San Francisco, 33

Career HR: 377

2000-2008

36. Eric Chavez—216

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 04: Eric Chavez #3 of the Oakland Athletics hits a walk off home run in the 11th inning against the Boston Red Sox during a Major League Baseball game on June 4, 2007 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/

Athletics

Season High: 2002, Oakland, 34

Career HR: 229

35. Frank Thomas—220

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 29: Frank Thomas #35 of the Oakland Athletics waits on deck during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angels Stadium on April 29, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

White Sox, Athletics, Blue Jays

Season High: 2000, Chicago, 43

Career HR: 521

2000-2008

34. Torii Hunter: 221

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 30: Centerfielder Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 30, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Twins, Angels

Season High: 2006, Minnesota, 31

Career HR: 230

33. Luis Gonzalez—221

MIAMI - JUNE 07: Outfielder Luis Gonzalez #26 of the Florida Marlins warms up prior to playing against the Cincinnati Reds at Dolphin Stadium June 7, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Marlins

Season High: 2001, Arizona, 57

Career HR: 354

2000-2008

32. Adrian Beltre—225

SEATTLE - MAY 22: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Seattle Mariners bats during the game against the San Francisco Giants on May 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Giants 2-1 in twelve innings. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Dodgers, Mariners

Season High: 2004, Los Angeles, 48

Career HR: 247

NL Home Run Leader 2004—48

31. Ken Griffey Jr.—225

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 31: Ken Griffey, Jr. #24 of the Seattle Mariners on July 31, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Reds, White Sox, Mariners

Season High: 2000, Cincinnati, 40

Career HR: 623

30. Magglio Ordonez—227

DETROIT - APRIL 10: Magglio Ordonez #30 of the Detroit Tigers swings at the pitch against the Texas Rangers during Opening Day on April 10, 2009 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 15-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

White Sox, Tigers

Season High: 2002, Chicago, 38

Career HR: 275

29. Mark Teixeira—233

SEATTLE - AUGUST 13: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch during the game against the Seattle Mariners on August 13, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Rangers, Braves, Angels, Yankees

Season High: 2005, Texas, 43

Career HR: 233

2003-2009

28. Miguel Tejada—247

PHOENIX - JUNE 14: Miguel Tejada #10 of the Houston Astros hits a RBI ground out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Peters

Athletics, Orioles, Astros

Season High (tie):
2004, Oakland, 34
2004, Baltimore, 34

Career HR: 281

27. Carlos Beltran—249

NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets in action against the Florida Marlins during their game on April 28, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Royals, Astros, Mets

Season High: 2006, New York, 41

Career HR: 271

26. Aramis Ramirez—252

CHICAGO - JULY 26: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs hits a run-scoring double in the 7th inning against the Cincinnati Reds on July 26, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Imag

Pirates, Cubs

Season High: 2006, Chicago, 38

Career HR: 258

To Be Continued...

29 Jun 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants talks with Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco, California. <DIGITAL IMAGE> Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ALLSPORT

Numbers 25-1 will be out before you can say BALCO!

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