Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher
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Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher

On June 21, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher. Fisk hits his 307th home run as a receiver, breaking the record held by Yogi Berra. Fisk’s home run, part of a three-RBI day, helps the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the…

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan

    On May 23, 1989, at Arlington Stadium, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers. Jackson had struggled in his previous matchups against the future Hall of Famer, striking out the last six times in succession. Bo Jackson’s 461-foot three-run homer…

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Junior Felix becomes the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Junior Felix becomes the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat with a 3rd-inning drive off Kirk McCaskill as Toronto loses, 3 – 2, to the California Angels in 10 innings.

Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees sets a major league record when he leads off a game with a home run for the 36th time in his career

Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees sets a major league record when he leads off a game with a home run for the 36th time in his career

1989 – Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees sets a major league record when he leads off a game with a home run for the 36th time in his career, breaking a tie with Bobby Bonds.

Ken Griffey Jr., the youngest player in the majors, hits his first career homer on the first pitch he ever sees at his home ballpark, the Kingdome.
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Ken Griffey Jr., the youngest player in the majors, hits his first career homer on the first pitch he ever sees at his home ballpark, the Kingdome.

Ken Griffey Jr., the youngest player in the majors, hits his first career homer on the first pitch he ever sees at his home ballpark, the Kingdome. The 19 year-old, son of the Reds outfielder with the same name, takes White Sox’s Eric King’s pitch deep on his father’s 39th birthday.

Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout
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Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout

After his request for time-out isn’t granted by the home plate umpire Mike Reilly, Bo Jackson recovers in time to hit a home run despite not being set in the batter box when the pitch is delivered. The Royals left fielder’s fourth-inning three-run poke off Jeff Ballard contributes to Kansas City’s 6-3 victory over Baltimore at Memorial Stadium.

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Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals

Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals. The 21 runs are a San Francisco record. Speier also cycled as an Expo in 1978, just the 4th major leaguer to do so for two teams. He joins Joe Cronin (Washington, 1929; Red Sox, 1940), Babe Herman (Dodgers, 1931; Cubs, 1933) and Bob Watson (Astros, 1977; Boston, 1979).

Claudell Washington hits the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees

Claudell Washington hits the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees

Claudell Washington hits the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees history in a 7 – 6 victory over the Twins at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The historic home run comes off future hall of famer – Jeff Reardon in the top of the ninth inning in New York’s eventual extra-inning 7-6 victory over Minnesota at the Metrodome.

Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie

Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie

On August 14, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s hits his 39th home run, setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie off future hall of farmer Don Sutton. McGwire’s two-run shot in the sixth inning gives the A’s a 5-3 lead over the California Angels. The A’s eventually…

Don Mattingly ties a major league record when he homers in his eighth consecutive game

On July 18, 1987, At Arlington Stadium, With his home run leading off the top of the fourth inning off Jose Guzman New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly ties a major league record when he homers in his eighth consecutive game. Mattingly connects in a 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers, matching a 31-year-old…