• Member Login
  • Join a Chapter
  • Membership Directory
Society for American Baseball Research

Search the Research Collection

SABR Analytics

SABR Analytics Conference

Register now to join us on March 14-16, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ.

Learn More
  • The Research Collection
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Analytics Conference
    • Annual Convention
    • Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
    • Women in Baseball Conference
    • 19th Century Conference
    • SABR Day
  • Community
    • Join SABR
    • Regional Chapters
    • Research Committees
    • Chartered Communities
    • Member Benefit Spotlight
    • Members’ Home
  • Donate
  • SABR Scholars
    • Analytics Certification
    • Scholarships
    • Internships
  • Publications
  • Latest News
  • Menu Menu

April 6, 1992: Blue Jays newcomers deliver on Opening Day

April 5, 1993: Florida Marlins victorious in franchise debut behind Charlie Hough

Dusty Baker (Trading Card DB)

April 6, 1993: Dusty Baker wins managerial debut as Giants edge Cardinals on Opening Day

April 9, 1993: A Rocky Mountain high on Opening Day in Colorado

April 4, 1994: Cubs’ Tuffy Rhodes goes deep three times on Opening Day

Jim Eisenreich (Trading Card DB)

April 4, 1994: Phillies’ late comeback spoils Rockies’ second season opener

Fred McGriff (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 26, 1995: Braves prevail on Opening Day with small crowd, high expectations

March 31, 1996: Mariners recapture the magic, rally to win on Opening Day

Mark Grace

April 1, 1996: Pat Hughes joins Cubs broadcast booth, Mark Grace wins opener in 10th

Derek Jeter (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 2, 1996: Derek Jeter makes first Opening Day start in Joe Torre’s debut as Yankees manager

Alberto Castillo (Trading Card DB)

March 31, 1998: Mets beat Phillies on Opening Day on Alberto Castillo’s walk-off single in 14th inning

April 10, 1998: ‘Greatest Closing Act Ever Seen in a Fenway Opener’

Tino Martinez: Trading Card Database

April 10, 1998: Yankees, A’s combine for Yankee Stadium scoring record in home opener

Mike Hampton (MLB.COM)

March 29, 2000: Cubs top Mets in season opener at Japan’s Tokyo Dome

April 1, 2002: Big Unit matches the Big Train in Opening Day victory for Diamondbacks

March 31, 2003: Tampa Bay scores 5 runs in ninth inning to beat Red Sox on Opening Day

April 4, 2004: Red Sox stumble out of the gate against retooled Orioles

April 5, 2004: Beltran’s walk-off homer lifts Royals to Opening Day win

Joe Mauer (Trading Card DB)

April 5, 2004: In Joe Mauer’s debut, Twins win on walk-off home run by Shannon Stewart

Trading Card Database

April 6, 2004: Mets’ Kazuo Matsui homers on first pitch; Tom Glavine beats Braves on Opening Day

April 8, 2004: Padres walk off in first game at Petco Park

April 4, 2005: Rockies’ resilient rookies lead comeback on Opening Day

Mark Buehrle (Trading Card Database)

April 4, 2005: A magical season begins for White Sox (in under two hours)

April 4, 2005: Washington Nationals lose debut game to Phillies

Page 9 of 11«‹7891011›»
Scroll to top