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About Tom Schott
Expertise
I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

Experience
I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

Organizations
SABR

Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.

Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.

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Baseball Trivia (General) - Home Run in First Two At-Bats

Expert: Tom Schott - 8/1/2007

Question
Has anyone ever hit a home run in each of his first two at bats as a major leaguer?

Answer
Buzz,

You're wrong about Ray Durham. He got one hit, a single, in four at bats in his first game. The box score is at:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MIL/MIL199504260.shtml

I'm wrong occasionally, of course. But the Baseball Record Book hardly ever is.

Cheers,
Tom

Buzz,

  Yes. Actually two guys have.

  Bob Nieman, St. Louis Browns, September 14, 1951
  Keith McDonald, St. Louis Cardinals, July 4 & 6, 2000

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