Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana

by This Day in Baseball | June 15, 1902 | Homerun History, Minor Leagues | 0 Comments

On June 15, 1902, in a minor league game, Nig Clarke reportedly hits eight home runs for Corsicana against Texarkana. Because Sunday games were not allowed in Corsicana, the game was played at a much smaller field in Ennis, TX, where Clarke launched his homers over a...

Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run

by This Day in Baseball | July 1, 1916 | Homerun History, This Day In Baseball | 0 Comments

On July 1, 1916, future Hall of Famer Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run. The 42-year-old Wagner circles the bases in the fourth inning of a game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. 1916 | Crosley Field |...

Babe Ruth breaks Ned Williamson’s single-season home run mark

by This Day in Baseball | September 24, 1919 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 Comments

On September 24, 1919, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox hits his 28th home run, breaking Ned Williamson’s single-season home run mark. Ruth’s drive, which comes against the New York Yankees, clears the right-field roof of the Polo Grounds.

Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees breaks his own single-season record for most home runs

by This Day in Baseball | July 16, 1920 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 Comments

On July 16, 1920, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees breaks his own single-season record for most home runs. The “Bambino” slugs his 30th home run in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Browns, surpassing the 29 that he had hit the previous season. Ruth will finish the 1920...

Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers hits three home runs against the St. Louis Browns

by This Day in Baseball | May 5, 1925 | 3 Home Run Games, Homerun History, This Day In Baseball | 0 Comments

On May 5, 1925, 38-year-old Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers hits three home runs against the St. Louis Browns. Cobb’s explosion comes as part of a six-hit day, helping the Tigers to a 14-8 win over St. Louis. Cobb also ties a modern record with 16 total bases. The next...

Lou Gehrig belts first Grand Slam

by This Day in Baseball | July 23, 1925 | Firsts, Grand Slam, Homerun History | 0 Comments

On July 23, 1925, Lou Gehrig belts a grand slam - the first of his major league record 23 grand slams. Gehrig’s slam proves the difference in the New York Yankees’ 11-7 win over the Washington Senators.

Babe Ruth becomes first player to hit 60 homeruns

by This Day in Baseball | September 30, 1927 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 Comments

On September 30, 1927, The New York Yankees were up 19 games in the standings, with a World Series appearance long since clinched only 8,000 fans attended the 154th game of the season this Friday afternoon game, even though history was in the balance! Babe Ruth had...

Ruth hits 3 homeruns in Yankees sweep of St Louis

by This Day in Baseball | October 9, 1928 | 3 Home Run Games, World Series, World Series Clinchers | 0 Comments

On October 9, 1928, At Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, the Yankees beat the Cardinals, 7-3, completing their second consecutive sweep of the World Series. The Yankees trailing 2-1, Ruth and Lou Gehrig hi back to back homeruns in the top of the 7th, for Ruth it was his...

Cool Papa Bell hits 3 homeruns in one game

by thannon | January 1, 1929 | 3 Home Run Games, Negro Leagues | 0 Comments

Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube 1929 - Cool Papa Bell, playing for Cienfuegos, becomes the first slugger to connect for three home runs in a single game during Cuban professional play. A Negro Leaguer and future Hall...

Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader

by This Day in Baseball | June 22, 1930 | 3 Home Run Games, This Day In Baseball | 0 Comments

On June 22, 1930, Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-13 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. In the first game, Babe Ruth hits two home runs, as the Yankees blow out the A’s, 10-1. Ruth had hit...

Craig Biggio of the Astros collects his 3,000th career hit

by This Day in Baseball | Jun 28, 2007 | 3000 Hit Club, Milestones

On June 28, 2007, Craig Biggio of the Astros collects his 3,000th career hit in a game against the Rockies in Houston. The milestone hit came in the seventh inning against Colorado starter Aaron Cook during an 8-5 Houston win. Biggio was thrown out trying to stretch...

Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18

by This Day in Baseball | Jun 17, 1978 | 10 Strikeout Game, Pitching Feats, strikeouts

On June 17, 1978, Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees sets an American League record for most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher in a single game. Guidry strikes out 18 California Angels in picking up a 4-0 win-his 11th consecutive victory without a loss… Pinterest...

Jim Thome hit his 500th career homer

by This Day in Baseball | Sep 16, 2007 | 500 Homerun, Milestones

On September 16, 2007, Jim Thome hit his 500th career homer, becoming the 23rd member of that club. Thome reached the milestone in dramatic fashion - belting a walk-off- two-run homer to give the White Sox a victory over the Angels in Chicago.

The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years

by This Day in Baseball | Nov 2, 2016 | This Day In Baseball, World Series, World Series Clinchers

In an epic game 7, the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years by defeating Cleveland, 8 - 7, in Game 7, making up a three games to one deficit in. Dexter Fowler hits a lead-off homer off Corey Kluber, but the Indians manage to tie the score in...

John Smoltz strikes out Felipe Lopez of the Washington Nationals for his 3,000th career strikeout

by This Day in Baseball | Apr 22, 2008 | 3000 Strikeout, Milestones

On April 22, 2008, John Smoltz strikes out Felipe Lopez of the Washington Nationals for his 3,000th career strikeout, becoming the 16th pitcher to reach that mark.

Don Baylor of the California Angels wins the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award

by This Day in Baseball | Nov 14, 1979 | AL MVP

On November 14, 1979, Don Baylor of the California Angels wins the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award. The league leader in both runs scored and RBIs, Baylor helped the Angels win the AL West and reach the post-season for the first time in franchise history…...

All Start Game History

by thannon | Nov 17, 2018 | All Star Game

Major league All-Star namings began in July 1933. Fans have generally participated in the selection of the players who fill the AL and NL All-Star rosters; managers, players, and coaches have also made choices in the selection process during various seasons. Between...

Bob Horner of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by hitting four home runs in a game against the Montreal Expos

by This Day in Baseball | Jul 6, 1986 | 4 Home Run Games, Homerun History, This Day In Baseball

On July 6, 1986, Bob Horner of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by hitting four home runs in a game against the Montreal Expos. Horner hits three solo blasts and a three-run shot, but the Braves lose the game, 11-8.

Baseball Parks New and Old

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Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game

by This Day in Baseball | Aug 7, 2004 | 300th Victory, Milestones

Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game

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Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th home run

by This Day in Baseball | Jun 9, 2008 | 600 Homerun, Milestones

On June 9, 2008. Reds' center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th home run, becoming the sixth player to reach that milestone. The shot comes in the first inning in Florida against the Marlins. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube 2008 | Cincinnati Reds | Florida...