1995 – In the amateur draft, the California Angels select Darin Erstad with the first overall pick. He will sign for a $1.6 million bonus, the highest to date. Picking next, the San Diego Padres select Ben Davis, the Seattle Mariners pick Jose Cruz, Jr., and the Chicago Cubs follow with Kerry Wood.

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1995 – In the amateur draft, the California Angels select Darin Erstad with the first overall pick. He will sign for a $1.6 million bonus, the highest to date. Picking next, the San Diego Padres select Ben Davis, the Seattle Mariners pick Jose Cruz, Jr., and the Chicago Cubs follow with Kerry Wood.

Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42

Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42

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On May 30, 1995, former major league outfielder Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42. The first major leaguer to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality, Burke played four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s. He also popularized the “high five” greeting that many players used in congratulating teammates who had…

Mark McGwire ties a major league record by hitting five home runs in back-to-back games. His three homers today in consecutive at-bats help the Oakland Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox, 8 – 1.

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Mark McGwire ties a major league record by hitting five home runs in back-to-back games. His three homers today in consecutive at-bats help the Oakland Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox, 8 – 1.

Marlins P Chris Hammond hits a grand slam in Florida’s 9 – 7 win over the Astros. He is the first pitcher to connect for a home run with the bases full since 1986. Marlins 3B Terry Pendleton gets 5 hits in the game‚ including a double and triple.

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Marlins P Chris Hammond hits a grand slam in Florida’s 9 – 7 win over the Astros. He is the first pitcher to connect for a home run with the bases full since 1986. Marlins 3B Terry Pendleton gets 5 hits in the game‚ including a double and triple.

The White Sox and Tigers combine to establish a major league record, blasting 12 home runs in Chicago’s 14-12 victory in Detroit. The two teams also set an American League record by banging out 21 extra-base hits during the Motor City slugfest.

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The White Sox and Tigers combine to establish a major league record, blasting 12 home runs in Chicago’s 14-12 victory in Detroit. The two teams also set an American League record by banging out 21 extra-base hits during the Motor City slugfest.

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1995 – James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the Braves, 3-2. John Hudek picks up the victory. 

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1995 – James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the Braves, 3-2. John Hudek picks up the victory. 

In a complete-game effort, Steve Ontiveros limits the Yankees to one hit in the A’s 3-0 victory at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The 34 year-old right-hander’s bid for a no-hitter is spoiled by a two-out sixth inning single by Luis Polonia.

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In a complete-game effort, Steve Ontiveros limits the Yankees to one hit in the A’s 3-0 victory at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The 34 year-old right-hander’s bid for a no-hitter is spoiled by a two-out sixth inning single by Luis Polonia.

University of Southern California and Fresno State combine for an NCAA postseason baseball record of 39 runs in the Trojans’ 22 – 17 victory in the West Regional. USC scores three runs in the top of the 9th inning to break the record of 37 set by the Trojans and Houston in 1990.

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University of Southern California and Fresno State combine for an NCAA postseason baseball record of 39 runs in the Trojans’ 22 – 17 victory in the West Regional. USC scores three runs in the top of the 9th inning to break the record of 37 set by the Trojans and Houston in 1990.

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

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On May 26, 1995, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch against Kevin Bass of the Baltimore Orioles. Some observers call it the greatest catch they’ve ever seen. Griffey will undergo surgery on his injured wrist and will miss the next three months of action.