Don Baylor Stats & Facts
Don Baylor Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 190 Born: Tuesday, June 28, 1949 in Austin, TX USA Died: 8 7 2017 in Austin, TX USA Debut: 9/18/1970 Last Game: 10/1/1988 Full Name: Don Edward Baylor
Colorado Rockies hire Don Baylor as the first manager in the history of the franchise
On October 27, 1992, the Colorado Rockies hire Don Baylor as the first manager in the history of the franchise. Baylor also becomes the fourth active black manager, joining Felipe Alou, Cito Gaston, and Hal McRae.
Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.
Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.
Oakland P Gene Nelson steals a base while pinch running for Don Baylor in a 9 – 8, 16-inning win over Toronto, becoming the first American League pitcher to steal a base since John “Blue Moon” Odom in 1973. Jose Canseco’s three home runs are not quite enough, and the game is not decided until Mark McGwire connects in the 16th inning to end it. McGwire will hit another 16th-inning home run tomorrow.
On July 3, 1988 Oakland P Gene Nelson steals a base while pinch running for Don Baylor in a 9 – 8, 16-inning win over Toronto, becoming the first American League pitcher to steal a base since John “Blue Moon” Odom in 1973. Jose Canseco’s three home runs are not quite enough, and the game is not decided until Mark McGwire connects in the 16th inning to end it. McGwire will…
The A’s sign a one-year deal with free agent Don Baylor
The A’s sign a one-year deal with free agent Don Baylor. The 39 year-old designated hitter will appear in 92 games, hitting .220 for the American League champs before retiring at the end of the season.
Don Baylor is plunked by Rick Rhoden and becomes the all-time leader in being hit by pitches
On June 28, 1987, At Yankee Stadium the talk of the day was all about Yankee starter Rich Rhoden and scuffing baseballs. Baseballs were constantly checked throughout the contest, a 6-2 Red Sox victory. In the 6th inning, Don Baylor of the Boston Red Sox moves past Ron Hunt when he is plunked by a…
Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series
“If one picture is worth a thousand words, you have seen about a million words, but more than that, you have seen an absolutely bizarre finish to Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.” – Vin Scully, describing the aftermath of the play after a long silence. One strike from defeat, the Mets tie the game on a wild pitch and then, thanks to Bill Buckner’s error, win Game 6, knotting the Fall Classic at three games apiece. This event was selected as one of baseball’s 30 most memorable moments.
At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series
1986 – At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series against the New York Mets. Hurst scatters 10 hits with one walk and six strikeouts.
Jim Rice cap stolen by Yankee Fans
September 13, 1986 – at Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice charged into the stands Saturday after a spectator snatched his cap and then used what Rice later said were racial slurs. Three spectators were issued summonses by New York City police after the incident, which occurred in the bottom of the…
1986 – Boston’s Don Baylor sets an American League record when he is hit by a pitch for the 25th time‚ breaking the season record he held with Bill Freehan (1968) and Kid Elberfeld (1911). The Royals’ Bud Black does the plunking in a 5 – 1 win. Baylor will end the season being hit 35 times: the modern major league record is 50 by Ron Hunt.
1986 – Boston’s Don Baylor sets an American League record when he is hit by a pitch for the 25th time‚ breaking the season record he held with Bill Freehan (1968) and Kid Elberfeld (1911). The Royals’ Bud Black does the plunking in a 5 – 1 win. Baylor will end the season being hit 35 times: the modern major league record is 50 by Ron Hunt.
