List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders

High school (ages 12+)
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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the all-time career home run record holder?Barry Bonds holds the record with 762 career home runs
2. What is the players exceeding 700 career home runs?Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), and Babe Ruth (714)

Home Run: A fair ball hit out of the playing field, allowing the batter to score by touching all bases.
Career Home Runs: The cumulative total of home runs hit by a player throughout their entire Major League Baseball playing career.
Regular Season: The scheduled games played by Major League Baseball teams from opening day through the end of the season, excluding postseason play.
Active Player: A player who is currently on a Major League Baseball roster or is a free agent during the specified season.