On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits

On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits

On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson bloops a double down the right-field line off Rockies’ hurler John Thomson to become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits. Tony Gwynn, who is playing in his last major league game and is also a member of the 3000 hit club, meets the Padre outfielder at home plate in front of a sellout crowd Qualcomm Park.

Toronto Blue Jays become the first team in American League history to have teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race

Toronto Blue Jays become the first team in American League history to have teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race

  On October 3, 1993 Toronto’s Joe Carter connect twice for homers in the 8-run 2nd inning as the Jays beat the Orioles‚ 11-6. For the first time in 100 years‚ teammates finish 1-2-3 in the race for the league batting title. Toronto’s John Olerud wins the crown with an average of .363‚ followed by…