Von Hayes Stats & Facts

Von Hayes Stats & Facts

ByTom

Von Hayes Positions: Outfielder and First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-5, 185lb (196cm, 83kg)Born: August 31, 1958 (Age: 62-065d) in Stockton, CADraft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 7th round of the 1979 MLB June Amateur Draft from Saint Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA).School: Saint Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA)Debut: April 14, 1981 (Age 22-226d, 12,049th in MLB history)vs. TEX 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 19, 1992 (Age 33-354d)vs….

Jim Rooker walks back to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia after the Phillies comeback from 10-0 deficient

Jim Rooker walks back to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia after the Phillies comeback from 10-0 deficient

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1989 – The Pittsburgh Pirates send 16 batters to the plate in the 1st inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, taking a 10 – 0 lead in Pittsburgh’s best inning since September 1942) on ten hits, including a three-run home run by Barry Bonds. Pittsburgh leaves the bases loaded. Announcer Jim Rooker crows that if the Pirates lose this game, he’ll walk back to Pittsburgh. Von Hayes and Steve Jeltz answer Rooker with a pair of home runs each and ten RBI. After six innings the game is 11 – 10. The Phillies explode for five runs in the 8th to make the final, 15 – 11. Rooker will make good on his promise after the season, when he conducts a charity walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, raising money for a children’s hospital.

Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies

Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On July 22, 1986, At Fulton County Stadium, Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs all against Kevin Gross of the…

Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning
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Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 11, 1985 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning, as Philadelphia blasts the Mets, 26 – 7. Hayes leads off with a home run‚ off Tom Gorman‚ and capping a 9-run outburst with a grand slam. Mets relievers Joe Sambito (3 innings) and Calvin Schiraldi (1.1 innings) both give up…