Jim Tobin, whose career spanned 1937-1945 for the Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Detroit Tigers, hit three home runs in a game for the Braves against the Chicago Cubs on May 13, 1942. He is the only pitcher, through the 2009 season, to have accomplished the feat.
No. Through the 2010 All Star Game, there have been 175 home runs hit by 133 different players but none by a pitcher.
Griffey, who retired on June 2, 2010, hit eight of his 630 home runs off pitcher David Wells.
Warren SpahnWarren Spahn gave up 18 home runs to Willie Mays.
Mike Schmidt hit 548 home runs in his career.
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In MLB, the most home runs given up by a pitcher in a single game is 7 by Charlie Sweeney of the St. Louis Maroons to the Detroit Wolverines on June 12, 1886. Several pitchers have given up 6 home runs in a game ... the last being James Shields of the Tampa Bay Rays to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 7, 2010.
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Jamie Moyer gave up 511 home runs in his career, more than any other MLB pitcher.
wes ferrell.
No. Through the 2010 All Star Game, there have been 175 home runs hit by 133 different players but none by a pitcher.
// incorrect previous answer - Warren Spahn-35 Home Runs Wes Ferrell - 38 Home Runs
Griffey, who retired on June 2, 2010, hit eight of his 630 home runs off pitcher David Wells.
I know Mike Schmidt alone had 4 home runs in one game
Bob Gibson and Dave McNally.
Sammy Sosa hit the most home runs off pitchers Jose Lima and Curt Schilling. Sosa hit 7 home runs off each.
Warren SpahnWarren Spahn gave up 18 home runs to Willie Mays.