Orioles announce 10,000th home run contest presented by WGL Energy

As the Orioles approach an important home run milestone, the club is encouraging fans to predict who will hit the 10,000th regular season home run in Orioles history (since 1954) for a chance to win unique prizes. To date, the Orioles have hit 9,976 regular season home runs in club history, just 24 homers shy of the milestone.

To enter the contest, fans should guess the player who will hit the 10,000th regular season home run in team history, as well as the inning and the number of men on base at the time. Every fan who votes for the correct player will automatically win two tickets to a 2017 Orioles home game. One fan who correctly selects the player and accurately predicts or comes closest to predicting the correct inning and number of men on base will be treated to an Orioles VIP experience including four tickets, parking, pre-game on-field passes, and an autographed jersey from the Orioles player who hits the historic home run.

Fans are encouraged to visit www.orioles.com/homerun to cast their vote and share their predictions on social media platforms using #OsHR10000. The website will also offer an opportunity to relive some of the most memorable home runs in Orioles history.

The Orioles would become one of four Major League Baseball clubs to reach the 10,000 home run milestone since 1954, joining the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. Cal Ripken Jr. holds the club record with 431 home runs and Adam Jones holds the home run record at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with 129 homers. To date, the Birds have hit 4,979 home runs at home and 4,997 on the road, with 2,489 being hit at Oriole Park.