On this day in 2008, Josh Hamilton of the Rangers set the record for most home runs in a single round in the Home Run Derby at 28; he even hit 13 consecutive home runs at one time. He eventually went on to lose the Derby and Justin Morneau from the Twins won the contest.
On this day in 2012, Bryce Harper became the youngest position player to make an All-Star team when he is named to replace Miami's Giancarlo Stanton, who is unable to participate because of an injury. The 19 year-old Nationals outfielder surpassed catcher Butch Wynegar (Twins) as the youngest non-pitcher to be selected.
This year marks his fifth All-Star selection. What a long he has come in six seasons. On this day in 2012, Aaron Hill became the first modern-era player to hit for the cycle twice in one season since Babe Herman accomplished the feat with the Brooklyn Robins in 1931. The Diamondbacks won that game against the Brewers, 9-3.
On this day in 2007, the fifth longest consecutive game streak in baseball history came to an end at 1,152 when Baltimore shortstop Miguel Tejada sat out when he played the Diamondbacks in Arizona due to an injury. He was struck by San Diego player Doug Brocail two games ago, resulting in a non-displaced fracture of the left radius. He continued his streak the day before, but was lifted for a pinch runner in the first inning.
On this day in 1999, Brewers' pitcher Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, got his first hit in his 11-year career. He previously played in the American League and could only hit until after 1997, when interleague was introduced.
On this day in 2010, Mike Stanton became the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins at 20 years and 212 days (Miguel Cabrera is younger by 149 days). The rookie right fielder’s impressive debut of 3 hits (including two runs) was overshadowed by the much-anticipated start of the top pitching prospect, Stephen Strasburg for the Nationals.
Mike Stanton disappeared and may or may not have been replaced with a look-alike named Giancarlo who prefers that name. "Finally, the first one. That is the greatest feeling ever." - Johan Santana On this day back in 2012, Mets pitcher Johan Santana threw a no hitter against the Cardinals in the 8-0 win in New York. This was the first ever no hitter for the 50 year old franchise at the time. Santana threw 134 pitches in this game, the most in his career at the time.
On May 25, 2008, a 20 year-old pitcher named Clayton Kershaw made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers against the St. Louis Cardinals. In this game, he pitched in 6 innings and gave up 5 hits and 2 runs, while having 7 strikeouts. The Dodgers won this game, 4-3, but Kershaw did not earn his first win. Introducing a new series that gets you even closer to the game we all know and love by looking back at its rich past!
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