Pius XI was good for power hitting.
The Baltimore Sun presents us with this list, compiled by baseball historian Bill Arnold, of the MLB's home-run leaders by papal reign.
Pius IX (1846-1876) reigned for 30 years. Charley Jones hit six home runs during that time. Baseball was different 150 years ago!
Roger Connor hit 138 homers during the papacy of Leo XIII (1878-1903). He also grew at least one completely rad mustache, and appeared in a chewing tobacco advertisement. Bet the pope didn't do that.
Frank Schulte went yard 73 times under Pius X (1903-1914). Pius doesn't look too impressed. Schulte doesn't know how to smile.
