Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun
On May 7, 2016 In the New York Mets’ 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, 42 year old...
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Category: Pitchers Hitting Feats
Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals’ 13 – 0 trashing of the Red
Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals’ 13 – 0 trashing of the Reds. He pitches 5 scoreless innings to bring his record to 17-4 and hits a grand slam and drives in 6 runs.
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Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career
On May 29, 1976, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 22-year major...
Read MoreAndy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win
Andy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ken Brett hits a home run in the fourth consecutive game he pitches
On June 23, 1973, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ken Brett hits a home run in the fourth...
Read More10/3/1972 1972 – Roric Harrison homers as Baltimore beats Cleveland 4 – 3 in the second game of a doubleheader. With the designated hitter rule on the horizon, it will be the last home run hit by an American League pitcher until interleague play 25 years later.
On October 3, 1972.00 1972 – Roric Harrison homers as Baltimore beats Cleveland 4 – 3 in the second game of a doubleheader. With the designated hitter rule on the horizon, it will be the last home run hit by an...
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Mike Cuellar becomes the first pitcher to homer in a league championship game
On October 3, 1970 Baltimore’s Mike Cuellar becomes the first pitcher to homer in a league...
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Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career
On May 22, 1969, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time...
Read MoreMickey Lolich hits only homerun of career in 1968 World Series victory
On October 3, 1968.00 In the third inning of Game 2 of his complete-game World Series victory over St. Louis, 8-1, Tiger starting pitcher Mickey Lolich hits a solo homer off Nelson Briles. The Busch Stadium round-tripper will be...
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Tony Cloninger Sets grand slam record
Tony Cloninger of the Atlanta Braves Sets a MLB Record by hitting 2 grand slams and drives in 9 runs vs the San Francisco Giants on July 3rd 1966
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Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher in 55 years to hit an inside-the-park grand slam
On July 20, 1965, Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher in 55 years to...
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Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day
On April 11, 1959, Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his second Opening Day home run, becoming the only pitcher to hit more than one career homer in opening games. Drysdale’s historic blast doesn’t prevent the Dodgers from losing their game, 6-1, to the Chicago Cubs…
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rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory
On May 30, 1955, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory over...
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne hits a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning
On May 16, 1953, White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne who was a decent hitting pitcher would be called...
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Warren Spahn homer’s and strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning 3-1 loss
On June 14, 1952, left-hander Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in...
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Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning
On May 24 1947, at Ebbets Field Carl Furillo pinch hits for Gene Hermanski in the first inning and...
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Red Ruffing of the New York Yankees bangs out four hits and pitches a 21-0 shutout over the Philadelphia Athletics
On August 13, 1939, Red Ruffing of the New York Yankees bangs out four hits and pitches a 21-0...
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Player Manager Bill Terry delivers a bases loaded PH single leading Giants to 15th straight win
On August 28, 1936, Giants player/manager Bill Terry inserts himself as a pinch-hitter against the...
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Red Ruffing Piles up 10 total bases
On June 17, 1936, Charles “Red” Ruffing of the New York Yankees sets an American League record for...
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Future Hall of Fame hurler Chief Bender makes outfield debut and hits 2 inside the park homeruns
On May 8, 1906, At Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, Philadelphia A’s manager Connie Mack...
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