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Who made the first broken bat home run?
Dave "King Kong" Kingman of the New York Mets is widely credited with hitting the first broken bat home run in Major League Baseball. He achieved this feat during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 1986. The bat shattered upon making contact with the ball, but Kingman's powerful swing still carried it over the outfield wall for a home run.
What baseball player hit a home run in his first at bat then never hit another home run?
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.
What did dusty baker do in his at bat after Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run?
He walked.
How fast does a baseball player have to swing his bat to hit a home run?
.009 Seconds
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.
Who made the second broken bat home run?
Justin Upton
Who hit the first broken bat home run?
Jack Howell - Astros
Who made the first broken bat home run?
Dave "King Kong" Kingman of the New York Mets is widely credited with hitting the first broken bat home run in Major League Baseball. He achieved this feat during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 1986. The bat shattered upon making contact with the ball, but Kingman's powerful swing still carried it over the outfield wall for a home run.
What is a flying bat home called?
It is called a home run
If a batter hits the ball and breaks the bat can he still run?
If he puts the ball in play in fair territory, he has no choice but to run, broken bat has nothing to do with it.Phil
What bat is the best to use for a home run?
aluminum
Which hall of famers finished his career with a home run in his last at bat?
Ted Williams and Mickey Cochrane. Willams' home run came in his last plate appearance and at bat. Cochrane had one more plate appearance after his home run but was hit by a pitch so that did not count as an at bat.
Did Lou Gehrig play with any broken bones besides his fingers?
Actually yes! He had crashed into a wall while going for a ball and broken his arm. Later in the game he went up to bat and he hit a home run.
Which baseball pitcher hit a home run in his first at bat in the major leagues?
As of the 2008 season, 97 players have hit a home run in their first MLB at bat. Click on the 'Players with a Home Run in Their First At Bat' link below to see a list of those players.
Did the MLB player Miguel Cabrera hit a Home Run in his first MLB at bat?
No, he hit a walk off home run in his first major league game but it was not his first at-bat.
What brand bat did Barry Bonds use during the home run chase in 2007?
Sam Bat
How many points do you get in one home run?
Because you bat yourself in and nobody else with a solo home run, you get one RBI.
