Sammy Taylor Stats & Facts
Sammy Taylor Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 185 Born: Monday, February 27, 1933 in Woodruff, SC USA Died: in , Debut: 4/20/1958 Last Game: 8/6/1963 Full Name: Samuel Douglas Taylor
Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day
On April 11, 1959, Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his second Opening Day home run, becoming the only pitcher to hit more than one career homer in opening games. Drysdale’s historic blast doesn’t prevent the Dodgers from losing their game, 6-1, to the Chicago Cubs…
Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902
On August 20, 1958, Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902. Normally a first baseman, Long is summoned to go behind the plate after Sammy Taylor is lifted for a pinch-hitter and Cal Neeman is ejected.