Hunter Hines becomes new Mississippi State Home Run king
It’s taken 40 years, but there is a new home run king in Starkville.
After holding the career home run hitting record since 1985, Rafael Palmeiro has finally been dethroned as Hunter Hines now stands alone. Hines’ two home runs against Missouri in game one of the final regular season series tied the record and his shot in game two against the Tigers would break it on Friday evening. Hines’ big fly would take him to 68 in his career.
The 68 homers are also good for fifth most in the history of the SEC.
Hines gets the home run record after deciding to return to Starkville for his senior season and turn down an opportunity to start his pro career. After a disappointing junior season where he batted a career-low .257 and set a school record with 74 strikeouts, Hines has gotten back in the fight this year.
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The Madison native is batting .280 as a senior with 53 hits, 14 home runs, 44 RBI and a career-high 14 doubles. In addition to his 68 career homers, Hines has a career .283 batting average in 222 games played. He has 240 career hits and is third in school history with 214 RBI.
It’s already been a big weekend for Hines against Mizzou. After a three-hit affair in the first game on Thursday, Hines has four hits on the weekend with three home runs, one double and seven RBI.
