Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners struck out 19 Chicago White Sox in the Kingdome, on August 8, 1997. He tied his own record for the most strikeouts in a game by an American League lefty. Seven weeks earlier, also in the Kingdome, Johnson faced the Oakland A's and struck out 19 of them as well. Johnson was undoubtedly more satisfied with his effort against Chicago, because … [Read more...] about Randy Johnson Strikes Out 19 – 2nd Time – August 8, 1997
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Tommy John Commits 3 Errors – in 1 Play! July 27, 1988
You might see a 9-year-old do this in a Little League game, but you don't expect to see a Major League ball player, especially a very good one like Tommy John, commit three errors in the same play. He managed to pull off this dubious accomplishment while pitching for the Yankees, against the Milwaukee Brewers. It happened on July 27, 1988. At the time, John was a 45-year-old … [Read more...] about Tommy John Commits 3 Errors – in 1 Play! July 27, 1988
Walter Johnson 3,000 K’s – July 22, 1923
Walter Johnson was the first Major League pitcher to reach the milestone of striking out 3,000 batters. He did it on July 22, 1923. It wasn't until July 17, 1974, almost 51 years later, when Bob Gibson became the second Major League pitcher to reach the 3,000 strikeout plateau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv9cvdLKVn8 On August 2, 1907, a young man later described by Frank … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson 3,000 K’s – July 22, 1923
DiMaggio 56 Game Steak Ends July 17, 1941
Joe DiMaggio saw his 56 game hitting streak come to an end on July 17, 1941. 78 years later, nobody, not even DiMaggio himself, has come close to equaling his mark. Before DiMaggio's streak, which started and ended during the 1941 season, Willie Keeler held the record. Keeler hit safely in the first 44 games of the 1897 season.He also hit safely in the last game of the 1896 … [Read more...] about DiMaggio 56 Game Steak Ends July 17, 1941
Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
Jose Canseco was the first Major League player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. He reached the milestone on Septeber 23, 1988. The Cuban born Canseco was 24 at the time, playing for the Oakland A's in his third season in the Majors. On September 18, Canseco hit his 40th home run of the season in the first inning against Kansas City's Brett Saberhagen. … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988