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Who was the first pitcher to homer in his first at bat?
That was Bill Duggleby of the Philadelphia Philles who hit a home run in his first at bat on April 21, 1898. That home run was a grand slam and he was also the first batter in MLB history to hit a grand slam home run in his first at bat. Duggleby had an 8 year career, ending up with a 93-102 record and a 3.18 ERA. He hit 6 home runs in his career and wound up with a .165 career batting average.
Did anyone ever hit grand slam for first Major League Baseball hit?
A grand slam in first time at bat was William "Frosty Bill" Duggleby.He was playing a home game for Philadelphia against the New York Giants in the second inning on April 21, 1898 Florida,s Jeremy Hermida also hit a grand slam his first time at bat in the seventh inning against St. Louis on August 31, 2005
What was the first baseball bat made out of?
the first baseball bat was made out of wood
Who made aluminum baseball bats?
The first patent for a metal bat was issued to William Shroyer in 1924. Worth Bats was the first company to manufacture an aluminum bat that was used in competition. They made a one piece aluminum bat and the first Little League aluminum bat.
Which MLB rookie players have hit home runs on their first ever at bat?
No true rookie has ever done it. Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes hit three homers against Dwight Gooden on opening day in 1994, but Tuffy had been up and down the majors for several years with the Astros and Cubs. Tuffy had only 313 plate appearances when he took Gooden deep, but "technically" he was not a rookie.
Did Orlando mercado hit a home run in his first pitch?
Not in MLB ... although he did hit his first MLB home run in his 3rd ever at bat ... it was a grand slam.
Who has hit a home run in their first MLB at bat?
Kelly Shopach Cleveland Indians It was a GRand Slam on the third pitch with a 0-2 count
Who was the first pitcher to homer in his first at bat?
That was Bill Duggleby of the Philadelphia Philles who hit a home run in his first at bat on April 21, 1898. That home run was a grand slam and he was also the first batter in MLB history to hit a grand slam home run in his first at bat. Duggleby had an 8 year career, ending up with a 93-102 record and a 3.18 ERA. He hit 6 home runs in his career and wound up with a .165 career batting average.
Was Mark McGuire the first player to hit a grand slam on his first ever pitch?
Mark McGuire (sic; actually "McGwire") did not hit a grand slam on the first pitch he saw as a Major Leaguer. There have been four men to hit a grand slam in their first Major League at bat: Bill Duggleby for the Phillies in 1898 Jeremy Hermida for the Marlins in 2005 Kevin Kouzmanoff for the Indians in 2006 Daniel Nava for the Red Sox in 2010 Kouzmanoff and Nava hit their grand slams on the first pitch they ever saw in the Majors.
Why is it good to use a hevy bat in baseball?
because if it is heavy if you have the right position, you can focus on the ball and it a grand slam.
How many players have hit a grand slam their first time at bat?
Four - Bill Duggleby (1898), Jeremy Hermida (2005), and Kevin Kouzmanoff (2006), and Daniel Nava (1st pitch,1st at bat) 2010-Red Sox.
Who was the dodger that hit a grand slam in the bottom of ninth with two strikes and two outs winn at bat has two strikes and there are two outs he hits a grand slam winning the series for the dodgers?
Kirk Gibson hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth in game ONE of the 1988 world series, bet it was not a grand slam. He had 2 strikes and two outs, but only one person was on base.
Why grandslam tennis tournament called is grandslam?
The four major tennis tournaments; the US Open, the Open Championships(wimbledon), Roland Garros (French Open), and the Australian Open are known as the Grand Slam of tennis. Hitting a grand slam in baseball scores four runs and is the greatest accomplishment a baseball player can achieve during one at bat. Likewise, winning the Grand Slam of tennis involves winning four tournaments and is considered the greatest accomplishment in tennis. Because "tournament which makes up part of the Grand Slam of tennis" is so long it is usually shortened to "Slam".
What is the Value of Mickey Mantle Grand Slam model Louisville Slugger with 3 stamped on the knob?
Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger 33 inch Grand Slam BatIn general a Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger Grand Slam 33 inch store model bat in unused excellent -near/mint condition is worth about $50.-$75. in used but not abused excellent condition about $35.-$50. The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Examples of this would be number like; 3, 03, 33, or MM3. These markings will indicate a 33 inch bat.
Did anyone ever hit grand slam for first Major League Baseball hit?
A grand slam in first time at bat was William "Frosty Bill" Duggleby.He was playing a home game for Philadelphia against the New York Giants in the second inning on April 21, 1898 Florida,s Jeremy Hermida also hit a grand slam his first time at bat in the seventh inning against St. Louis on August 31, 2005
Its the bottom of the nineth home team is wining 1-0 the away team is at bat they fill the bases the next at bat hits a home run my question is whats the final score 2-1 or 4-1?
First off, the home team should be batting if it is the bottom of the nineth. If the team at bat hits a "walk-off grand slam" the score is 4-1.
What is the difference between a run and a home run?
A run is a point scored by a team, whether it's accomplished by stealing home or trotting home after a walk with the bases loaded. There are many ways to score a run, and a home run is one of them. A home run can account for as many as four runs (if the bases or loaded) or as few as one (a solo shot).
