During a 4-1 loss at the SkyDome, Orioles’ center fielder Brady Anderson becomes the 14th player to hit 50 home runs in a season. The power surge comes as a surprise, given the Baltimore leadoff hitter’s previous season high was only 21 round-trippers.

This Day In Baseball

On September 29, 1996 — During a 4-1 loss at the SkyDome, Orioles’ center fielder Brady Anderson becomes the 14th player to hit 50 home runs in a season. The power surge comes as a surprise, given the Baltimore leadoff hitter’s previous season high was only 21 round-trippers.

Sources:
National Pastime

Support us!
Own this Day and Be Part of Baseball History