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Has anyone ever hit a home run in each of his first two at bats as a major leaguer?
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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| Comment | I thought that Ray Durham did this. I remember watching a game in which it was talked about a few years ago. I believe Harry Caray was talking about it during Durham's first game. Thanks for answering my question. | ||
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Baseball Trivia (General)
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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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