Mariner rookie Orlando Mercado becomes the third player to hit a grand slam for his first major league hit. Bill Duggelby (1898 – first at bat) and Bobby Bonds (1968 – third at bat) were the other two players to accomplish the feat.

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On September 19, 1982 — Mariner rookie Orlando Mercado becomes the third player to hit a grand slam for his first major league hit. Bill Duggelby (1898 – first at bat) and Bobby Bonds (1968 – third at bat) were the other two players to accomplish the feat.

 

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