Yordan Alvarez Sets Astros Record with 30 Pre‑All‑Star Homers

Houston designated hitter Yordan Álvarez hit his 30th home run of the season on Friday, becoming the first player in Astros history to reach that mark before the All‑Star break. The blast also gave him his 200th career home run, the fastest milestone in franchise history.

Álvarez now leads the American League with 30 home runs and 68 RBIs while ranking second in batting average at .312. His improved plate discipline, higher fly‑ball rate and reduced ground‑ball rate have positioned him as a leading Triple Crown contender. He has drawn the most intentional walks in the majors (13) and posts a .328/.523/.741 slash line with runners in scoring position, underscoring his dominance in key situations.