Grand slam
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A grand slam is a home run hit with runners on first, second, and third base. It is often a demoralizing blow as it is worth four runs.
The all-time leader in grand slams is Lou Gehrig who hit 23 during his distinguished career, although Manny Ramirez is closing in on the record. The single season leader is Don Mattingly, who hit six grand slams during the 1988 season.
In the early days of baseball, a grand slam was often an inside-the-park home run, but nowadays that is exceedingly rare.
[edit] Two Grand Slams in a Game
The following players hit two grand slams in a game:
- Tony Lazzeri, May 24, 1936
- Jim Tabor, July 4, 1939
- Rudy York, July 27, 1946
- Jim Gentile, May 9, 1961
- Tony Cloninger, July 3, 1966
- Jim Northrup, June 24, 1968
- Frank Robinson, June 26, 1970
- Robin Ventura, September 4, 1995
- Chris Hoiles, August 14, 1998
- Fernando Tatis, April 23, 1999
- Nomar Garciaparra, May 10, 1999
- Bill Mueller, July 29, 2003
- Josh Willingham, July 27, 2009
Tatis hit his grand slams in the same inning, agains the same pitcher (Chan Ho Park). One of Tabor's grand slams was an inside-the-park grand slam.
[edit] Grand Slam in First Major League At-bat
Three players have hit a grand slam homer in their first big league plate appearance. They are:
