There’s a nifty little tool on Major League Baseball’s website, in the statistics section, that projects milestones for the coming year based on the pace a player has accumulated any given statistic over the course of his career. If you’re an Albert Pujols fan or just an admirer of his career, you may want to plan to attend a few Los Angeles Angels games this year when they visit the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.

Albert Pujols Milestones

According to MLB.com, Pujols should drive in his 1836^th run when the Angels visit Seattle in early May, with a specific projection date of Tuesday, May 2^nd. The poignancy of Mr. Pujols’ accomplishment – if he indeed achieves the milestone then – won’t be lost on long-time Mariners fans. By climbing to 1836 RBI, Pujols will pass Ken Griffey, Jr. on the all-time list and move into sole possession of 15^th.

But hold on. Pujols and the Angels return to Safeco in mid-August when he’ll be climbing up the hits list. In a little misleading “milestone,” MLB notes that Sir Albert will pass Adrian Beltre for 31^st all-time with his 2942^nd hit on or about August 11^th. But, alas, while on the DL currently, Beltre will certainly have accumulated a few more hits by August. So, the really historic moment may come the next night on August 12^th when Pujols smacks hit number 2843 and passes Hall-of-Famer Frank Robinson. Mark your calendar. It’s a Saturday night game.

And just when you thought there couldn’t be anymore Pujols milestones, come back to the ballpark in September when he may surpass Hall-of-Famer Eddie Murray on the RBI list by driving in his 1917^th run. That would move the sure thing first ballot HOFer into 9^th place all-time. September 8^th is the projection date for that little milestone.

Other Milestones for Visitors

For visiting players not named Albert, there are a few notable milestones. Just next week in the opening series against the Houston Astros, second baseman Jose Altuve is on pace to swipe his 200^th base, and, in that very same series, Carlos Beltran should drive in his 1540^th run to tie him with Willie Stargell for 47^th all-time.

Another fella you may have heard of, Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, will be in town from June 19^th through the 22^nd and that series should see two milestones fall for the Venezuelan slugger. On June 19^th, Miggy is on pace to pass turn-of-the-century, Hall-of-Fame legend Nap Lajoie for sole possession of the number 35 slot on the RBI list. Then over the next two nights, Cabrera should collect RBI number 1600 and hit number 2600. Capping off the series, Cabrera could hit HR number 462 to tie him with Adam Dunn and Jose Canseco for 35^th all-time.

What About the Mariners?

So, while maybe not historic, there are some personal milestones on the menu for Seattle Mariners’ players this season. On June 6^th, in the opener against the Minnesota Twins, Robinson Cano is due to score his 1100^th run – we sure love round numbers. Then on July 21^st, ironically against the New York Yankees, Cano’s original team, he is on pace to gather his 500^th double.

While a few years younger, not to be outdone, Kyle Seager should get his 200^th double in that same series against the Yankees. Another milestone for the elder Seager – his little brother in LA is very good also, by the way – should come as a mild counter to Mr. Pujols and the Angels when he drives in his 500^th run, to leave him only 1400 behind the LA first baseman.

But the milestone most casual fans tend to remember is when a player creeps up the HR list. Safeco Field has that on the calendar for one of its own players also. Nelson Cruz should launch his 300^th career HR into the stands in the Emerald City on or about June 20^th in the Tigers series.

Take Me out to the Ballpark

So, not only should the Mariners’ season be exciting in terms of the pennant race, but there are lots of historical milestones to look forward to. It cannot be over emphasized that between Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, and Carlos Beltran, not to mention Mariners’ own Robbie Cano, Seattle fans will be watching future Hall-of-Famers play live and in person in 2017 and setting some personal and historical milestones.

The opening series kicks off Monday, April 10^th against the Houston Astros when the milestones start falling with Altuve and a swiped bag. Watch it.