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That was Yogi Berra in Game 3 of the 1947 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Who was the first pinch hitter to hit a home run in a World Series?
Yogi Berra hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history, off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca in Game 3 of the 1947 World Series.
Why is a pinch hitter called a pinch hitter?
"Pinch" was old-timey slang for a tough, high pressure situation. Think "We're in a pinch!"
Who was the first player to hit a pinch hit home run in the World Series?
Yogi Berra hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history, off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca in Game 3 of the 1947 World Series.
When did Lou Gehrig play his first game?
Lou Gehrig's Major League debut was on June 15, 1923 as a pinch hitter.
If a pinch hitter leads off an inning and the batting order comes around to that spot again can the pinch hitter bat again?
Yes, he's part of the batting order for that inning as designated by his manager. Yes, the "pinch hitter" would be at bat for the second time in the inning but he would no longer be considered a "pinch hitter." My question is: What is he now considered? My guess is that he would be considered as taking the position of whatever player he pinch hit for. If he bats for the shortstop, and then comes around to bat again in the same inning, in his second at bat, he would be officially in the game at shortstop.
