Lee Trevino was struck by lightning once, during the 1975 Western Open golf tournament in Illinois. The incident left him with slight injuries and a burn mark on his back.
There is no specific information available to determine the tallest player to hit a home run in a specific event or competition. Home runs are hit by players of various heights, and it would vary depending on the circumstances and level of play.
In 1972, Larry Dierker pitched in 31 games for the Houston Astros, with an ERA of 3.4. He started all games and finished 0, pitching a total of 12 complete games. He threw 5 shutouts and recorded no saves, ending up with 15 wins and 8 losses.
He pitched a total of 644 outs, facing 887 batters. He gave up 209 hits and 81 earned runs, including 14 home runs. He struck out 115 batters and walked 51.
Kemp Wicker played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915. He played for the Chicago Cubs during his entire MLB career.
In addition to Shohei Ohtani, the other Angels pitcher who has won the Cy Young Award is Bartolo Colon, who won it in 2005.
Jake Pitler, a former baseball player and coach, died on February 9, 1970, in Hollywood, Florida, United States.
One notable player who played for both the Dodgers and the Giants is pitcher Juan Marichal. He played for the San Francisco Giants from 1960 to 1973 and then moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1975 for his final season.
Tom Glavine has won two Cy Young awards in his career. He won the award in 1991 and 1998 while playing for the Atlanta Braves.
There appears to be some confusion. Tom Daley is an Olympic swimmer, not a baseball player.
Eli Whiteside debuted on July 5, 2005, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards; he played his final game on October 1, 2012, playing for the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Marcelino López, a former Major League Baseball player, passed away on September 11, 2021, in his hometown of San José, Costa Rica. He was 83 years old.
Larry Bird was the first Celtic player to win the Rookie of the Year award in the NBA. Bird achieved this honor in the 1979-1980 season after making an immediate impact on the Celtics franchise.
Grady Sizemore played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2015. He primarily played as an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians from 2004 to 2011. Additionally, he had short stints with the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies.
The first recorded baseball fight took place on June 6, 1859, between the Brooklyn Atlantics and the Mutuals. The exact details of the fight are unclear, but it is said to have been sparked by a disputed call and resulted in chaos on the field.
Mike Boddicker played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1993.
Dick Reichle played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1952 to 1955. He primarily played as an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
Don Drysdale played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1969.
In 2011, Kelvin Herrera played as a relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. Pitchers do not have fielding stats like position players (such as fielding percentage or errors) as their primary role is pitching.
Eddie Solomon, a former Major League Baseball player, passed away on February 9, 1977, in New York City, New York, USA.
In 1845, baseball teams were not organized on a professional level like they are today. However, amateur baseball teams existed during that time, primarily in the Northeastern United States. Some well-known teams of that era include the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, the New York Baseball Club, and the Brooklyn Atlantics.
Gene Lillard played professional baseball in the Major Leagues from 1935 to 1942. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies during his career.
There is no widely known information available about a baseball player named Lon Goldstein. It's possible that he may have played in a local or amateur league, or there could be limited public records about his career. Without more specific information, it is difficult to determine when and where he was born.
The only three players to hit three home runs in a game at Shea Stadium are Claudell Washington of the Atlanta Braves (1978), Jeff Kent of the New York Mets (1999), and Jim Edmonds of the St. Louis Cardinals (2008).
It is unclear which specific Jack Reed you are referring to. There are multiple individuals with that name, and without further information, it is not possible to determine when and where a specific baseball player named Jack Reed was born.
Joe Roa, a professional baseball player, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher. He began his MLB career in 1995 with the Boston Red Sox and went on to play for several other teams including the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He retired from professional baseball in 2007.