Eric Davis hit for the cycle in 1989

In baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a home run in the same game, though not necessarily in that order. Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Center fielder for several Major League Baseball Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each In Baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching First base by hitting In Baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching Second base without being called out by the Umpire In Baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching Third base after hitting the ball with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay (see Collecting the hits in that order is known as a natural cycle. During a Baseball game a natural cycle occurs when all four of the qualifying hits in the cycle come exactly in the following sequential order single, double

The feat is rare in Major League Baseball as it requires a game of no fewer than four hits, and the unusual combination of a home run, which requires a batter to hit for some power, and a triple, which requires a batter to have both speed on the basepaths and a favorable fall of the ball. In Baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing Pitcher and trying to produce offense for one's team In Baseball, baserunning is the act of running around the bases performed by members of the team at bat

Thus, hitting for the cycle demonstrates excellence in three of the five "tools" of baseball. In Baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels at hitting for average, hitting for power, Baserunning skills and speed Throwing The accomplishment is held in high enough esteem that players needing only a single to complete the cycle have been known to hold up at first base on balls hit in the alley. See also List of baseball jargon AA or AA *"Double-A" (AA is the second-highest level of Minor league baseball (below AAA and

There are only three current major league teams that, to date, have not had a player hit for the cycle – the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St To date, no player has ever hit for the cycle in a post-season game.

Chronological list of players who have hit for the cycle

Listed below are the 277 occurrences of players hitting for the cycle in Major League Baseball (players with multiple occurrences denoted in parentheses, natural cycles in bold):

Number of cycles by team

Players that have hit for 2 or more cycles

Statistics

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Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Michael Franklin "Pinky" Higgins ( May 27, 1909 - March 21, 1969) was an American Third baseman, manager The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx ( October 22 - July 21) ( nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was an American First The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Howard Earl Averill ( May 21, 1902 - August 16, 1983) was an American player in Major League Baseball who was a Center The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Roger Maxwell "Doc" Cramer ( July 22 1905 – September 9 1990) was an American Center fielder and left-handed The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903  – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Moose Solters (born Julius Joseph Soltesz on March 22, 1906 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania &ndash September 28, 1975) was a major league The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Joseph Michael Medwick ( November 24, 1911 &ndash March 21, 1975) nicknamed "Ducky" was an American player in Major The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Samuel Andrew Leslie (Sambo ( July 26, 1905, Moss Point Mississippi &mdash January 21, 1979, Pascagoula Mississippi) was The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Gerald Holmes "Gee" Walker ( March 19, 1908 – March 20, 1981) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Odell Hale ( August 10, 1908 – June 9, 1980) was a Major League Baseball Infielder in the 1930s and early 1940s primarily The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Samuel Blake Chapman ( April 11 1916 &ndash December 22 2006) was an American two-sport athletic star who played as a Center The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Charles Leonard Gehringer ( May 11 1903 – January 21 1993) nicknamed “ The Mechanical Man,” was a Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Harry Francis Craft ( April 19 1915 in Ellisville Mississippi - August 3 1995 in Conroe Texas The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Harold Danning, nicknamed Harry the Horse ( September 6, 1911, Los Angeles California – November 29, 2004) was a The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Johnny Mize ( January 7, 1913 – June 2, 1993) was a Baseball player who was a First baseman for the St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Warren Vincent "Buddy" Rosar ( July 3, 1914 in Buffalo New York - March 13, 1994 in Rochester New York) is The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Joseph Lowell Gordon ( February 18 1915 &ndash April 14, 1978) nicknamed "Flash" in reference to the comic-book character The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games George Hartley McQuinn ( May 29, 1910 – December 24, 1978) was a Major League Baseball First baseman. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Delbert Leon Culberson ( August 6, 1919 - September 17, 1989) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Robert Pershing Doerr (born April 7 1918 in Los Angeles California) is a former Second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Robert Lee Johnson ( November 26 1905 - July 6 1982) nicknamed "Indian Bob" was an American Left fielder in The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Fred E "Dixie" Walker ( September 24, 1910 - May 17, 1982) was a Right fielder in Major League Baseball who played The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Robert Irving Elliott ( November 26 1916 - May 4 1966) was an American Third baseman and Right fielder in The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. William Franklin Salkeld ( March 8, 1917 - April 22, 1967) was a former professional Baseball player who played Catcher The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game James Barton "Mickey" Vernon ( April 22 1918 - September 24 2008) was an American First baseman in Major The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Victor Woodrow Wertz ( February 9 1925 – July 7 1983) was a Major League Baseball First baseman and Outfielder The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Waldon Thomas Westlake (born November 8, 1920 in Gridley California) was a utility player who had a 10 year career from 1947 to 1956 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Gilbert Raymond Hodges ( April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American First baseman and manager in Major The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star George Clyde Kell (born August 23, 1922 in Swifton Arkansas) is a baseball Hall of Fame Third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Athletics The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Ralph McPherran Kiner (born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Announcer. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Roy Frederick Smalley Jr (born June 9, 1926 in Springfield Missouri) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Elmer William Valo ( March 5 1921 - July 19 1998) was a Slovak - American Right fielder, coach and The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Walter Arthur "Hoot" Evers ( February 8, 1921 – January 25, 1991) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games David Russell "Gus" Bell Jr ( November 15 1928 - May 7 1995) was an American center and Right fielder The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby ( December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional Baseball player The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Donald Frederick Mueller (born April 14, 1927, St Louis Missouri, USA is a retired Outfielder who played 12 seasons in American The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Lee Walls (born January 6, 1933 in San Diego California - October 11, 1993) is a former professional Baseball player The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Bill White refers to different people Bill White (neo-Nazi, American neo-nazi activist Bill White (mayor, the mayor of Houston Texas The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Kenton Lloyd Boyer ( May 20 1931 – September 7 1982) was an American Third baseman and manager in Major The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Luciean Louis Clinton ( October 13 1937 — December 6, 1997) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder who batted and threw The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP John Wesley Callison ( March 12 1939 – October 12 2006) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. James Lucius Hickman (born May 10, 1937 in Henning Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Billy Leo Williams (born June 15, 1938) is a former Outfielder in Professional baseball. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Cecil Randolph Hundley Jr (born June 1 1942 in Martinsville Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Gold Glove winning The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Maurice Wesley Parker (born November 13, 1939 in Evanston Illinois) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who played The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Rodney Cline "Rod" Carew (born October 1,) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder for the Minnesota Twins and the former The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Anthony Darrin Horton (born on December 6, 1944 in Santa Monica California) is a former Major League Baseball player The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Tommie Lee Agee ( August 9, 1942 in Magnolia, Alabama - January 22, 2001 in New York City) was a Center fielder "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 James Ray Hart (born October 30, 1941 in Hookerton, North Carolina, and known to Baseball fans as Jim Ray Hart) is a retired The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Frederick Joseph Patek (ˈpɑːˌtɛk born October 9, 1944 in Seguin, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player for the The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration David Arthur Kingman (born December 21, 1948, in Pendleton Oregon) nicknamed "Kong" and "Sky King" is a former Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the César Cedeño Encarnación (ˈsesar seˈd̪eɲo born February 25, 1951 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former Center fielder The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Bobby Ray Murcer ( May 20 1946 – July 12 2008) was an American Major League Baseball Outfielder who played The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. César Leonardo Tovar ( July 3, 1940 - July 14, 1994) nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Richard Walter Zisk (born February 6, 1949 in Brooklyn New York) was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado Arkansas) is an American former player in Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Timothy John Foli (born December 8 1950 nicknamed Crazy Horse is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Larry Eugene Hisle (born May 5, 1947 in Portsmouth Ohio) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played with the The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Michael Dwaine Phillips ( August 19, 1950 in Beaumont Texas) is a former professional baseball player who played Short stop in the Major Leagues "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Lyman Wesley Bostock Jr ( November 22, 1950 - September 23, 1978) was an American professional Baseball player The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius James Michael "Mike" Hegan (born July 21, 1942 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball player and a Radio The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Robert Jose Watson (born April 10 1946 in Los Angeles California) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball for The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. John Claiborn Mayberry (born February 18, 1949, in Detroit Michigan) is a 1967 graduate of Northwestern High School, and former The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. John Anthony Brohamer Jr (born February 26, 1950 in Maywood, California) was a Major League Baseball Second baseman from The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP André Thornton (born August 13 1949 in Tuskegee Alabama) nicknamed "Thunder" is a former First baseman and Designated hitter The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Christopher Edward Speier (born June 28, 1950 in Alameda California) is a former Major League Baseball player and current bench coach Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Michael Lee Cubbage (born July 21, 1950) in Charlottesville VA was an American Baseball player who played Major League Baseball from The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Darnell "Disco Dan" Glenn Ford (born May 19, 1952 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional baseball player who played The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Iván Alvarez DeJesús (born January 9, 1953 in Santurce Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1974 to 1988 for the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Frederic Michael "Fred" Lynn (born February 3 1952 in Chicago Illinois) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Michael Anthony Easler (born on November 29, 1950 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder with a 14 year The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Gary Lamell Ward (born December 6, 1953 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder and right-handed The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Charles William Moore Jr (born June 21, 1953 in Birmingham Alabama) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Willie Dean McGee (born November 2 1958 in San Francisco California) is a former center and Right fielder in Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Dwight Michael Evans (born November 3, 1951 in Santa Monica California) nicknamed "Dewey" is a former Right fielder and The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Jeffrey N Leonard (born September 22 1955 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball with a The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Keith Hernandez (nicknamed "Mex" (born October 20, 1953, in San Francisco California) is a former Major League Baseball First "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Oddibe McDowell (born August 25 1962 in Hollywood Florida) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Richard Leo "Rich" Gedman (born September 26, 1959) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and left-handed batter who played with The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Keith Anthony Phillips (born April 25, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball Utility player who had The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Kirby Puckett (March 14 1960 – March 6 2006 was a Center fielder The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Candido Maldonado Guadarrama (born September 5, 1960 in Humacao Puerto Rico) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from to for the Los The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Timothy Raines (born September 16 1959 in Sanford Florida) nicknamed "Rock"is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Albert Hall ( March 7, 1958 in Birmingham Alabama) He attended Jones Valley High School Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Robin R Yount (jɔnt born September 16, 1955 in Danville Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Michael Lewis Greenwell (born July 18, 1963 in Louisville Kentucky) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, Kelly Wayne Gruber (born February 26, 1962 in Houston Texas) played at Westlake High School where his number was later retired and was a Major League The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Center fielder for several Major League Baseball The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder with "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Gary Eugene Redus (born November 1, 1956 in Athens Alabama) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Robert Randall Thompson (born May 10, 1962 West Palm Beach Florida) is a retired Baseball Infielder with an 11 year career from The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Paul Leo Molitor (nicknamed Molly or The Ignitor) (born August 22 1956 in Vadnais Heights Minnesota) is a former American Baseball player The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Raymond Lewis Lankford (born June 5 1967 in Los Angeles California) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Andújar Cedeño Donastorg ( August 21, 1969 in La Romana, Dominican Republic – October 28, 2000 in Santo Domingo The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Mark Eugene Grace (born June 28, 1964 in Winston-Salem North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball player for 16 seasons with the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Jay Campbell Buhner (born August 13, 1964, in Louisville Kentucky) nicknamed "Bone" was a powerful Right-handed hitter in Major The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. David Travis Fryman (born March 25, 1969 in Lexington Kentucky) is a former Third baseman and Shortstop in Major League Baseball The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Scott Cooper may refer to Scott Cooper (baseball, former third baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox St The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Rondell Bernard White (born February 23, 1972 in Milledgeville Georgia) is a former Outfielder and Designated hitter in Major Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the For the football player of the same name see Greg Jeffries (football player. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro (born June 30, 1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) better known as Tony Fernández The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP John Steven Mabry (born October 17 1970 in Wilmington Delaware) is a former Major League Baseball player The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year John William Valentin (ˈvælɨntɪn born February 18 1967 in Mineola New York) is a former Shortstop and Third baseman in The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Alex Ochoa (born March 29, 1972 in Miami Lakes, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Michael Roy Blowers (born April 24, 1965, in Würzburg, Germany) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman and The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Alphonse Dante Bichette (ˈdɑnteɪbɪˈʃɛt born November 18, 1963 in West Palm Beach Florida) is a former American Major League Baseball The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Neifi Neftali Pérez (ˈneɪ̪fi or /ˈnɛfi/ in English and /ˈneifi/ in Spanish; born June 2, 1973 in Villa Mella, Dominican The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Christopher Verdell Singleton (born August 15, 1972 in Martinez California) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: José Antonio Valentín (born on October 12, 1969 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman, who is currently The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Jason Daniel Kendall (born June 26, 1974 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Milwaukee The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Michael Thomas Lansing (born April 3, 1968 in Rawlins Wyoming) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder who played for the The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Eric Cesar Chavez (born December 7, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is a Mexican-American Third baseman in Major The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Jacinto Damion Easley (born on November 11, 1969 in New York City, New York) is a Major League Baseball player who plays for The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Jeffrey Dustin Frye (b August 31 1966 in Oakland, California) is a former baseball player who played second base for the Texas Rangers The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974 The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Craig Alan Biggio (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player who played his entire career The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Gregory Joseph Colbrunn (born July 26, 1969 in Fontana California) was a Major League Baseball player for 13 seasons The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Stephen Bradley Wilkerson (born June 1, 1977 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an Outfielder and First baseman for the Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Eric James Byrnes (born February 16 1976 in Redwood City California) also known as " Crash Test Dummy " " Byrnesie The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Travis Lee Hafner (ˈhæfnɚ (born June 3, 1977 in Jamestown North Dakota) is a Left-handed hitting Designated hitter in The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Chad Edward Moeller (born February 18, 1975 in Upland California) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the New York Yankees The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Daryle Lamar Ward (born June 27, 1975 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder and First baseman for the Chicago Cubs The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. David Michael Bell (born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Eric Valent (born April 4, 1977 in La Mirada California) is a former Major League Baseball player and current Minor league baseball "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Mark Charles "Tex" Teixeira (tʰɛˈʃɛɹə born April 11, 1980 in Annapolis Maryland) is a Major League Baseball player with the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Jeffrey Graham DaVanon (born December 8, 1973 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder in the The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Mark James Grudzielanek (ˌɡɹʌdzɪˈlɑnɨk (born June 30 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who currently The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Dwight Randolph "Randy" Winn (born June 9 1974 in) is an Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success José Bernabé Reyes (born June 11, 1983, in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic) is an All-Star Major League Baseball Shortstop "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Luke Brandon Scott (born June 25, 1978 in De Leon Springs Florida) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who currently plays The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Carlos Alfonso Guillén (born September 30, 1975) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Switch-hitter who plays for the The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Gary Nathaniel Matthews Jr (born August 25 1974 in San Francisco, California) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Desmond DeChone "Chone" Figgins (pronounced 'Shawn' (born January 22, 1978 in Leary, Georgia) is a Third baseman The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Frederick Deshaun Lewis (born December 9, 1980 in) is an Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Mark William Ellis (born June 6, 1977 in) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman, currently playing for the Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Aubrey Lewis Huff (born December 20, 1976 in Marion Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter, Third baseman The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena (born December 4, 1985 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is an Outfielder for the Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 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This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Washington Senators were a 19th century Baseball team The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The original Buffalo Bisons Baseball club played in the National League between 1879 and 1885. The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century The 1891 Milwaukee Brewers were an American Professional baseball team and a member of the minor Western League and the major American Association In 1890 the short-lived Players League included a team called the New York Giants. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The Toledo Maumees of 1890 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. Floyd Caves "Babe" Herman ( June 26 1903 - November 27 1987) was an American Right fielder in Major The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Robert William Meusel ( July 19 1896 – November 28 1977) was an American left and Right fielder in Major The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. John Good "Long John" Reilly ( October 5 1858 - May 31 1937) was an American First baseman in Major League The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Kenton Lloyd Boyer ( May 20 1931 – September 7 1982) was an American Third baseman and manager in Major The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Louis Rogers "Pete" Browning ( June 17 1861 - September 10 1905) was an American center and Left fielder The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 César Cedeño Encarnación (ˈsesar seˈd̪eɲo born February 25, 1951 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former Center fielder The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Fred Clifford Clarke ( October 3, 1872 &ndash August 14, 1960) was a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane ( April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962) was a Catcher and manager in Major League The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Robert Pershing Doerr (born April 7 1918 in Los Angeles California) is a former Second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903  – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Charles Herbert "Chuck" Klein ( October 7 1904 - March 28 1958) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. David L (Dave Orr ( September 29, 1859 - June 2 1915) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball from 1883 through The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Christopher Edward Speier (born June 28, 1950 in Alameda California) is a former Major League Baseball player and current bench coach Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Robert Jose Watson (born April 10 1946 in Los Angeles California) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball for The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Frank White Jr (born September 4, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Major League Baseball player, and coach The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Stephen Bradley Wilkerson (born June 1, 1977 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an Outfielder and First baseman for the Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D
• Only once since 1957 has a player had the minimum of 4 plate appearances and hit for the natural cycle: Brad Wilkerson on 6/24/2003 for the Expos versus the Pirates.
• There have been six cycles in which the home run was a grand slam. This happened five times in the American League and once in the National League
• On June 3, 1932, Tony Lazzeri became the only player in major league history to accomplish both feats listed above: hitting a natural cycle and ending it with a grand slam. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Anthony Michael "Tony" Lazzeri ( December 6, 1903 — August 6, 1946) was an American Major League Baseball player This is often overlooked because Lazzeri did it in the same game that teammate Lou Gehrig hit four home runs. Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903  – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American Listed below are the 15 Major League Baseball players who have hit four Home runs in a single game
• Nap Lajoie, Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, and Chuck Klein all hit for the cycle in the same season that they won the Triple Crown. Napoléon "Nap" Lajoie or often la-ZHWAY per the Canadian French pronunciation or as he himself usually pronounced it LAJ-a-wayLee Allen in ''The American League James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx ( October 22 - July 21) ( nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was an American First Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903  – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American Charles Herbert "Chuck" Klein ( October 7 1904 - March 28 1958) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the For other uses of this term see Triple crown In Baseball, the Triple Crown refers to A batter who (at season's end leads
• Gary Ward (1980) and Daryle Ward (2004) became the first father/son combo to hit for the cycle. Gary Lamell Ward (born December 6, 1953 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder and right-handed Daryle Lamar Ward (born June 27, 1975 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder and First baseman for the Chicago Cubs
• Gus Bell (1951) and David Bell (2004) became the first grandfather/grandson combo to hit for the cycle. David Russell "Gus" Bell Jr ( November 15 1928 - May 7 1995) was an American center and Right fielder David Michael Bell (born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman.
• Since 1956, 3 "reverse natural" cycles have been accomplished, i. e. , the home run was followed by the triple, then the double, and finally the single: Jim Fregosi (1968), Luke Scott (2006), and Carlos Gomez (2008). James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball Luke Brandon Scott (born June 25, 1978 in De Leon Springs Florida) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who currently plays Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena (born December 4, 1985 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is an Outfielder for the Minnesota Twins The home run of Scott's cycle was also the first of his Major League career.
• John Olerud and Bob Watson are the only players to hit for the cycle in both leagues. John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in Robert Jose Watson (born April 10 1946 in Los Angeles California) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball for
• On August 29, 1948, Jackie Robinson became the first African American player to hit for the cycle in the major leagues. Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

External links

• MLB.com (omits defunct franchises)
• Baseball Almanac
• Baseball Reference
• Hickok Sports
• http://www.retrosheet.org/cycles.htm