Hunter Goodman moved closer to one of the National League's longest-standing positional benchmarks by hitting his second home run of the game for the Colorado Rockies, raising his season total to 33. The performance was Goodman's sixth multi-homer game of the season and left him 12 home runs short of the standard Johnny Bench established in 1970.

What happened

Goodman's second home run added another milestone to a season that has placed him within range of Bench's mark. Bench hit 45 home runs in 1970, setting the National League standard for a primary catcher.

With 33 homers, Goodman has created a clear path to the record over the final two months. He must hit 12 more to tie Bench and 13 to move ahead with 46.

Why it matters

Bench's standard has stood for more than five decades, making Goodman's pursuit significant beyond Colorado's season. Reaching 45 would place Goodman alongside Bench at a benchmark that no National League primary catcher has surpassed since it was established.

The home run also arrived during an important period for the Rockies' evaluation of Goodman's future. Colorado entered deadline week seeking its No. 1 prospect and multiple players in return for Goodman, establishing a substantial asking price for the catcher.

Every additional home run strengthens the attention surrounding both his record chase and his value to the organization. His sixth multi-homer game further underscores the power that has carried him to 33.

By the numbers

Goodman needs 12 home runs to match Bench's total of 45 and 13 to set a new National League mark for a primary catcher. The remaining gap represents a demanding pace, but the final two months give him an opportunity to bring the record within reach.

The comparison is now straightforward: Goodman stands at 33, while Bench's mark is 45. His next home run would reduce the distance to 11, with each subsequent homer adding weight to the pursuit.

What to watch next

Goodman's pace over the final two months will determine whether the chase remains viable deep into the season. Multi-homer games could quickly narrow the margin, while extended stretches without a home run would make the 45-homer threshold more difficult to reach.

The immediate focus shifts to whether Goodman can continue adding to his total consistently. With 33 already secured, Bench's enduring standard is no longer a distant reference point but the target defining the remainder of Goodman's power-hitting season.