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That was Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm who hit a home run in his first ever MLB at bat on April 23, 1952. That was the only home run he hit during his career.
Warren Spahn of the Braves on May 28, 1951.
Yes. In his first major-league at bat against the Houston Astros on April 8, 1986, the San Francisco first baseman hit the first pitch he ever saw for a home run. He hit the homer off future Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
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.
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The first home run hit at Busch III was by Bill Hall of the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning of off Mark Mulder. Albert Pujols hit the first home run for the Cardinals at Busch III in the fourth inning. Mulder also hit a home run in the game. The Cardinals won the game 6-4.
That was Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm who hit a home run in his first ever MLB at bat on April 23, 1952. That was the only home run he hit during his career.
Babe Ruth hit the first home run in the old Yankee Stadium on April 18, 1923 against the Boston Red sox.
Warren Spahn of the Braves on May 28, 1951.
Yes. In his first major-league at bat against the Houston Astros on April 8, 1986, the San Francisco first baseman hit the first pitch he ever saw for a home run. He hit the homer off future Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
Hall of Famer Willie Keeler led the National League in batting in 1897 at .424 and did not hit a home run. Hall of Famer Rod Carew led the American League in batting in 1972 at .318 and did not hit a home run.
Hoyt Wilhelm. Wilhelm, a pitcher, had 432 at bats over his 21 season MLB career and the home run came in his third MLB game.
That was Hall of Famer Al Kaline with 399 home runs.
Lou Gehrig hit his first major league home run off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Piercy. It was on September 27, 1923 at Fenway Park.