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unusual facts about hit by a pitch



Donnie Moore

When Moore came in to shut down the rally, there were 2 outs and a runner on first (Rich Gedman, who had been hit by a pitch).

Willard Schmidt

On April 26, 1959, Schmidt became the first player in major league history to get hit by a pitch twice in the same inning by two different pitchers, when Bob Rush and Lew Burdette of the Milwaukee Braves hit him in the third inning of an 11–10 Cinicinnati's victory.


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Ham Wade

Three other players have been hit by a pitch in their only Major League plate appearance: Harvey Grubb in 1912, Cy Malis in 1934, and Fred Van Dusen in 1955.

Jarry Park Stadium

September 29, 1971: Batting against Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs, Ron Hunt is hit by a pitch for the 50th time during the season.

Jason Varitek

During a nationally televised game on July 24, 2004, Varitek shoved his glove into the face of the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch and gestured towards pitcher Bronson Arroyo, causing a bench-clearing brawl.