2011 MLB Predictions: Picking the Player Who Will Lead Each Team in Home Runs

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(Featured Columnist) on April 6, 2011

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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 09: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 9, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Bombs, jacks, going yard, sending it deep are all ways to describe the miraculous thing we call a homerun.

It's the first thing you want to see happen when your team is up to bat, but the last thing if they're in the field.

A homerun is classic, and timeless.

It is arguably the most important aspect of our nation's past-time, and when hit, can unite the entire ballpark.

So, with all that said, check out the list and see who's going to order up the most jack's for your team.

Kelly Johnson: 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 29: Kelly Johnson #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on August 29, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 26

HITS: 166

RBI: 71

BATTING AVERAGE: .284

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 30

 

Dan Uggla: 2B, Atlanta Braves

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 04: Dan Uggla #26 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the 8th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during the home opener at Miller Park on April 4, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Braves defeated the Brewers 2-1. (Photo
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 33

HITS: 169

RBI: 105

BATTING AVERAGE: .287

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 34

Vladimir Guerrero: RF, Baltimore Orioles

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 07: Designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Baltimore Orioles fouls off a pitch against the New York Yankees during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 7, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by
J. Meric/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 29

HITS: 178

RBI: 115

BATTING AVERAGE: .300

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 27

David Ortiz: 1B, Boston Red Sox

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 32

HITS: 140

RBI: 102

BATTING AVERAGE: .270

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 36

Alfonso Soriano: LF, Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - JUNE 20: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs hits the ball against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Angels 12-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 24

HITS: 128

RBI: 79

BATTING AVERAGE: .258

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 31

Paul Konerko: 1B, Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - AUGUST 29: Paul Konerko #14 of the Chicago White Sox hits the ball against the New York Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field on August 29, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 39

HITS: 171

RBI: 111

BATTING AVERAGE: .312

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 35

Joey Votto: 1B, Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on September 28, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 3-2 to clinch the NL Central Division title. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Get
Joe Robbins/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 37

HITS: 177

RBI: 113

BATTING AVERAGE: .324

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 40

Shin-Soo Choo: RF, Cleveland Indians

SEATTLE - JULY 19: Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Seattle Mariners on July 19, 2008 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 22

HITS: 165

RBI: 90

BATTING AVERAGE: .300

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 20

Carlos Gonzalez: LF, Colorado Rockies

CINCINNATI - JULY 18: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies is at bat during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 18, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Andy Lyons/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 34

HITS: 197

RBI: 117

BATTING AVERAGE: .336

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 29

Miguel Cabrera: 1B, Detroit Tigers

DETROIT - MARCH 31: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Kansas City Royals during their game on Opening Day on March 31, 2008 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Royals won 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Image
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 38

HITS: 180

RBI: 126

BATTING AVERAGE: .328

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 36

Gaby Sanchez: 1B, Florida Marlins

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Gaby Sanchez #14 of the Florida Marlins poses during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Doug Benc/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 19

HITS: 156

RBI: 85

BATTING AVERAGE: .273

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 21

Hunter Pence: RF, Houston Astros

HOUSTON - JUNE 13: Hunter Pence #9 of the Houston Astros during Interleague MLB action against the New York Yankees on June 13, 2008 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 25

HITS: 173

RBI: 91

BATTING AVERAGE: .282

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 28

Billy Butler: 1B, Kansas City Royals

SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 12: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals plays in the spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 15

HITS: 189

RBI: 78

BATTING AVERAGE: .318

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 26

Torii Hunter: RF, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bats against the Cleveland Indians on September 8, 2010 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 4-3 in 16 innings. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 23

HITS: 161

RBI: 90

BATTING AVERAGE: .281

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 27

Andre Ethier: RF, Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Andre Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Jeff Gross/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 23

HITS: 151

RBI: 82

BATTING AVERAGE: .292

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 24

Ryan Braun: LF, Milwaukee Brewers

NEW YORK - APRIL 19: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers at bat against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 19, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Nick Laham/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 25

HITS: 188

RBI: 103

BATTING AVERAGE: .304

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 29

Jim Thome: 1B, Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 27: Jim Thome #25 of the Minnesota Twins bats in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees during the game on May 27, 2010 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 8-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Ge
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 25

HITS: 78

RBI: 59

BATTING AVERAGE: .283

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 28

David Wright: 3B, New York Mets

NEW YORK - JULY 31: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets in action against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 31, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 29

HITS: 166

RBI: 103

BATTING AVERAGE: .283

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 26

Alex Rodriguez: 3B, New York Yankees

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees hits a ground rule double in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bro
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 30

HITS: 141

RBI: 125

BATTING AVERAGE: .270

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 37

Hideki Matsui: LF, Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 3: Hideki Matsui #55 of the Oakland Athletics gets an rbi basehit in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during a MLB baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum April 3, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by The
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 21

HITS: 132

RBI: 84

BATTING AVERAGE: .274

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 23

Ryan Howard: 1B, Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 01: Batter Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies against the Houston Astros during opening day at Citizens Bank Park on April 1, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Rob Carr/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 31

HITS: 152

RBI: 108

BATTING AVERAGE: .276

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 38

Andrew McCutchen: CF, Pittsburgh Pirates

CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 12: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates swings at a pitch during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on September 12, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He hit a three run double in the ninth inning to
Andy Lyons/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 16

HITS: 163

RBI: 56

BATTING AVERAGE: .286

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 24

Ryan Ludwick: RF, San Diego Padres

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 06: Ryan Ludwick #47 of the San Diego Padres bats against the Oakland Athletics during the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 6, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Christian Petersen/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 17

HITS: 123

RBI: 69

BATTING AVERAGE: .251

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 22

Aubrey Huff: 1B, San Francisco Giants

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Aubrey Huff #17 of the San Francisco Giants hits a 2-run home run in the top of the third inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the 2010 MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 31, 2010 in Arlin
Christian Petersen/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 26

HITS: 165

RBI: 86

BATTING AVERAGE: .290

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 32

Franklin Gutierrez: CF, Seattle Mariners

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 01: Franklin Gutierrez #21 of the Seattle Mariners at bat against the Texas Rangers during spring training at Peoria Stadium on March 1, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Harry How/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 12

HITS: 139

RBI: 64

BATTING AVERAGE: .245

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 20

Albert Pujols: 1B, St. Louis Cardinals

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
Marc Serota/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 42

HITS: 183

RBI: 118

BATTING AVERAGE: .312

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 50

Evan Longoria: 3B, Tampa Bay Rays

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays warms up against the Oakland Athletics during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 9, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 22

HITS: 169

RBI: 104

BATTING AVERAGE: .294

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 28

Josh Hamilton: LF, Texas Rangers

SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 11: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers hits a RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 11, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Ge
Christian Petersen/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 32

HITS: 186

RBI: 100

BATTING AVERAGE: .359

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 29

Jose Bautista: 3B, Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - SEPTEMBER 23: Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches his foul ball during the game against the Seattle Mariners on September 23, 2010 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays defeated the Mariners 1-0. (Photo by
Brad White/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 54

HITS: 148

RBI: 124

BATTING AVERAGE: .260

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 38

Ryan Zimmerman: 3B, Washington Nationals

NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals bats against the New York Mets on May 10, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

2010 STATS

HOMERUNS: 25

HITS: 161

RBI: 85

BATTING AVERAGE: .307

2011 HOMERUN PREDICTION: 30

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