On August 19, 1992, Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseballās first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base for the Seattle Mariners. Boone picks up a single in four at-bats. Booneās father, Bob, played from 1972 to 1990, and his grandfather, Ray, played from 1948 to 1960.
When Bret Boone takes the field at Camden Yards against Baltimore, the Mariner second baseman becomes part of the first three-generation family to ever play in the major leagues. The 23 year-old Seattle rookie is the grandson of Ray Boone (1948-60) and son of Bob Boone (1972-90).
MarinersĀ 2BĀ Bret BooneĀ makes his major league debut against theĀ Orioles. By doing so, he becomes the first third-generation player in the major leagues, following in the footsteps of his grandfatherĀ Ray, and his fatherĀ Bob. Boone goes 1 for 4 and drives in a run in Seattleās 10 ā 8 victory.
Tom GlavineĀ (19-3) wins his 13th in a row, stopping theĀ Expos, 4 ā 2.Ā Mike StantonĀ gets the last two outs.Ā Jeff Blauserās two-run homer off starterĀ Chris NabholzĀ is the big blow.
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