Mariners’ Randy Arozarena approaching Barry Bonds record after launching leadoff HR vs. Cubs

Outfielder Randy Arozarena sent Seattle Mariners fans home happy with a walk-off home run on Saturday. Things looked a lot similar to start Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs.

Arozarena put the Mariners on the board early with a 358-foot leadoff home run. It marked his 20th of the season, locking in his sixth-straight 20/20 campaign. Arozarena now has the third-longest streak of 20/20 seasons in MLB history, three behind the legendary Barry Bonds, via Sarah Langs of MLB.com.

Most consecutive seasons with 20+ home runs and 20+ SB:

1990-98 Barry Bonds: 9
1999-2005 Bobby Abreu: 7
1969-75 Bobby Bonds: 7
2021-26 Randy Arozarena: 6 *active
1955-60 Willie Mays: 6 https://t.co/csyD324Ety

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 23, 2026

On the year, Arozarena is now hitting .276 with 20 home runs, 58 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. He has been on an absolute tear over his last seven games, hitting .296 with four home runs and six RBIs. Arozarena now leads the Mariners in home runs and RBIs, ranking second in stolen bases.

Consistency has been the name of the outfielder’s game since breaking onto the scene in 2021. He has at least 20 home runs, 60 RBIs and 20 stolen bases every year since, culminating in an All-Star appearances in 2023, 2025 and 2026. With Arozarena set to hit free agency after the season, that success will certainly work in his favor contract wise.

But for all the outfielder’s contributions, the Mariners are still fighting an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Despite Arozarena’s leadoff homer, they entered the eighth inning trailing the Cubs 18-2. Assuming that score holds, Seattle will drop to 62-69 on the season. They entered the day 2.5 games out of the AL West lead and/or a Wild Card spot.

If they do clinch a spot, Arozarena will likely have something to do with it. His consistency in the power and speed department has been matched by very few MLB players.

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