ARLINGTON -- Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hit another milestone with a first-inning single and a three-run home run in the second against the Angels on Friday night, allowing him to surpass 5,000 total bases for his career.
Beltre's homer gave him 5,003 total bases, making him the 21st player to go over 5,000 for his career. That's fewer than the 27 players with 3,000 hits and the 27 who have 500 home runs.
The all-time total bases leader is Hank Aaron with 6,856. Just ahead of Beltre is Mel Ott, who had 5,041 total bases.