It's harder and harder for players in today's MLB to achieve the same individual feats of their predecessors. Rule adjustments (the pitch clock, the ghost runner in extras, etc), the acceptance of analytics, and advancement in injury prevention science mean the game is played differently, and individual statistics are reflecting that.
Despite this, George Springer put Jays Nation on record watch last week when he opened the third and deciding game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a home run. The Springer Dinger was the 61st lead-off home run of the 35-year-old's career - second all-time, and 20 behind the legendary Rickey Henderson.