Elvis Pena becomes the first person named Elvis to appear in a major league game. The 23 year-old Dominican infielder, in his debut for the Rockies, strikes out swinging as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Colorado’s 8-3 loss to Milwaukee at Coors Field.

On September 3, 2000 — Elvis Pena becomes the first person named Elvis to appear in a major league game. The 23 year-old Dominican infielder, in his debut for the Rockies, strikes out swinging as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Colorado’s 8-3 loss to Milwaukee at Coors Field.

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