1986 – Pete Incaviglia of the Texas Rangers hits his 30th home run of the season against the California Angels, becoming the 16th rookie in major league history to reach that mark. The homer comes off Don Sutton as the Rangers beat the Angels, 7 – 4.

On October 5, 1986 — 1986 – Pete Incaviglia of the Texas Rangers hits his 30th home run of the season against the California Angels, becoming the 16th rookie in major league history to reach that mark. The homer comes off Don Sutton as the Rangers beat the Angels, 7 – 4.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 5
National Pastime October 5
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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