Brandon Lowe has made Pittsburgh Pirates history, setting the franchise record for home runs by a second baseman in a single season with 25 in 2026. The milestone was confirmed Saturday, August 22, 2026, cementing Lowe's place in the Pirates record books at the second base position. For a franchise with a long history at that spot, hitting 25 home runs in a single season is a mark no Pittsburgh second baseman had previously reached.
What the Record Means for the Pirates in 2026
Twenty-five home runs from a middle infielder is genuine offensive production. Power at second base is one of the harder commodities to come by in baseball, and Lowe's 2026 output gives the Pirates a bat in the lineup that demands respect from opposing pitchers every time he steps to the plate at PNC Park or on the road.
What We Know
- Brandon Lowe has set the Pirates single-season home run record for second basemen with 25 in 2026.
- The record was confirmed as of Saturday, August 22, 2026.
- The 2026 regular season is ongoing, meaning Lowe has the opportunity to extend the mark further before the year is out.
With the regular season still in progress, watch Lowe's at-bats closely. Every swing now carries the weight of history already made — and the possibility of pushing that number even higher before 2026 is done.
