Christy Mathewson (SABR-Rucker Archive)

June 13, 1905: Christy Mathewson throws second no-hitter, wins duel with Three Finger Brown

For the New York Giants and Christy Mathewson, things could not…
Diego Seguí (Trading Card Database)

September 22, 1974: Diego Seguí strikes out 12 Orioles in relief outing for Red Sox

In this game, 37-year-old Diego Seguí broke the Boston Red Sox…
Pedro Guerrero (Trading Card Database)

October 28, 1981: Guerrero, Dodgers claim World Series championship in strike-torn season

The unusual 1981 season, torn into halves by a players strike…
Fred Lewis (Trading Card Database)

May 13, 2007: Giants rookie Fred Lewis hits for the cycle in his 16th career game

A Mother’s Day crowd of 24,243 at Denver’s Coors Field saw…
TWIS archives

This Week in SABR: October 18, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, October 18, 2024.…
Ralph Works, Trading Card Database

May 1, 1909: Ralph Works makes favorable debut in snow-delayed Tigers victory

Even with veteran starting pitchers George Mullin, Ed Willett,…
José Mendéz (SABR-Rucker Archive)

October 20, 1924: José Méndez, Kansas City Monarchs shut out Hilldale Club to win first Negro League World Series

As the 1924 season progressed, fans of the Negro National League…
Mitch Williams, Trading Card Database

July 2, 1993: Phillies salvage doubleheader split on Mitch Williams’s walk-off hit

Heading into the 1993 season, the July 2 game between the Philadelphia…
Arlie Latham (Trading Card Database)

August 18, 1891: Cincinnati’s Arlie Latham knocks down Cleveland’s Jimmy McAleer, who ‘rushes The Dude with a bat’

The 1891 Cincinnati Reds looked to improve on their 77-55 record…
Doug Mientkiewicz, Trading Card Database

May 22, 2001: Doug Mientkiewicz’s four-hit outburst keys Twins’ win over Mariners

Two first-place American League teams clashed for the first time…
Benny Ayala (Trading Card Database)

August 27, 1974: Benny Ayala becomes first Met and first Puerto Rican to homer in first major-league at-bat

Outfielder Benny Ayala came to the plate 951 times in his big-league…

May 24, 1972: Angels’ Don Rose homers in first at-bat and earns his only career win

Don Rose always seemed to keep good company. The right-handed…
Gary Gaetti (Trading Card DB)

September 20, 1981: Twins’ Gary Gaetti hits first of 360 home runs in his first at-bat

On September 20, 1981, rookie Minnesota Twins third baseman Gary…
Dave Machemer (Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium, March 21, 1979)

June 21, 1978: Dave Machemer begins Angels’ career with home run in first at-bat

Dave Machemer was in his seventh minor-league season when he…
Johnnie LeMaster (Trading Card Database)

September 2, 1975: Johnnie LeMaster’s first at-bat, inside-the-park home run is one for the record books

Little did the 5,098 Giants faithful assembled on September 2,…
Junior Félix (Trading Card Database)

May 4, 1989: Freshman Junior Félix’s first swing is fantastic, but Angels rally for extra-inning win over Blue Jays

From April 7, 1977 through May 28, 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays…
Jon Nunnally (Trading Card Database)

April 29, 1995: Jon Nunnally’s first-at-bat home run is bright spot in Royals’ loss to Yankees

On April 29, 1995, rookie Jon Nunnally stepped into the batter’s…

May 7, 1999: Carlos Lee gives White Sox instant offense with home run in his first at-bat

The 1999 Chicago White Sox, managed by Jerry Manuel, were navigating…