Morneau hits 30 (home runs)

Justin Morneau was one of the star hitters for Canada in the World Baseball Classic. In his day job as Minnesota's first baseman, Morneau has done something no Twin, regardless of where he was born, has done in 19 years.

Gary Gaetti, Tom Brunansky, and Kent Hrbek all hit at least 30 homers - all of them in 1987. Morneau is also the first Minnesota player with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs since Gaetti. BTW, the Twins won it all that year, and also won in 1991 without a 30-home run hitter. This year, the Twins are in the fight for the wild card, but could easily not make the playoffs.

Morneau, 25, was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. There seems quite a few players who are in the major leagues from British Columbia. Larry Walker, the recently retired all-star outfielder, was from that province.

Needless to say, Morneau has plenty of home runs ahead of him. And when the next World Baseball Classic comes along, Morneau will still be a key player.