Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

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Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

Carlos Baerga of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first player to switch-hit home runs in the same inning

Carlos Baerga of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first player to switch-hit home runs in the same inning

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On April 8, 1993, Contributing to the Indians’ 15-5 rout of New York at Cleveland Stadium, Carlos Baerga becomes the first major leaguer to homer from both sides of the plate in the same inning. In the seventh, the Tribe’s second baseman, batting right-handed, goes deep off Steve Howe, and, later in the frame, connects with…

Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an extra-inning homer in the same game.

Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an extra-inning homer in the same game.

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1992 – Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an extra-inning homer in the same game. He also became the 56th switch-hitter in the majors to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game. Toronto defeats the Minnesota Twins, 5 – 3.

The alleged asterisk attached to Roger Maris’ record of 61 home runs in 1961 is officially removed
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The alleged asterisk attached to Roger Maris’ record of 61 home runs in 1961 is officially removed

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  On September 4, 1991, Following commissioner Fay Vincent’s recommendation, and removing an asterisk which really never existed, the Statistical Accuracy Committee decides to put Roger Maris’ 1961 home run season ahead of Babe Ruth’s 60 mark instead of listing it separately as it was from 1962 until this year. Maris now becomes the sole official holder of the single-season home run record… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@…

Eric Davis becomes the 22nd player in Series history to hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat
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Eric Davis becomes the 22nd player in Series history to hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat

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1990 – In Game 1 of the World Series, Eric Davis becomes the 22nd player in Series history to hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat. The Cincinnati Reds go on to rout the Oakland Athletics, 7 – 0, ending Oakland’s ten-game postseason winning streak.

Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman in history to notch consecutive 30-home run seasons

Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman in history to notch consecutive 30-home run seasons

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test On August 28, 1990, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons when he homers to deep left field off Bill Gullickson leading off the fourth inning in the Cubs’ 5-2 victory over Houston at the Astrodome. ‘Ryno’ will finish the season with…

Ellis Burks becomes only the second Red Sox player to hit two home runs in the same inning

Ellis Burks becomes only the second Red Sox player to hit two home runs in the same inning

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Ellis Burks becomes only the second Red Sox player to hit two home runs in the same inning when he goes deep twice in Boston’s eight-run fourth frame during the team’s 12-4 rout of the Tribe at Cleveland Stadium. In 1928, second baseman Bill Regan became the first BoSox player to accomplish the feat when he homered twice, including an inside-the-park round-tripper, in the top of the fourth inning against Chicago at Comiskey Park.

Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first four seasons.

Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first four seasons.

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test On August 15, 1990, Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first four seasons. McGwire’s 30th home run – a dramatic walk off 10th inning grand slam – gives the A’s a 6-2 win over the Boston Red…

Barry and Bobby Bonds become all time father son homerun leaders

Barry and Bobby Bonds become all time father son homerun leaders

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On July 5, 1989, Barry Bonds of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a home run in a 6-4  loss to the Giants, making him and his father, Bobby, the all-time father-son home run duo. Barry and Bobby break the record held by Yogi and Dale Berra, and Gus and Buddy Bell, who had shared the mark…