| Mark McGwire |
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St. Louis Cardinals | First Base | #25 Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'5" Weight: 250 lbs. Born: October 1, 1963 in Pomona, CA Drafted: June 4, 1984 by Oakland A's Debut: August 22, 1996 with the Oakland A's Traded: July 31, 1997 from A's to St. Louis Cardinals |
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| 1998 | AVE .299 |
G 155 |
AB 509 |
R 130 | H 152 | 2B 21 | 3B 0 | HR 70 | RBI 147 | BB 162 | K 155 | OBP .470 | SLG .752 |
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With this migthy swing, Mark McGwire sent his 62nd home run over the left field fence and himself into the baseball history. On tuesday night (8 Sept 1998) he hit his 62nd homer of the season in the 4th inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs. The cubs pitcher was Steve Trachsel and he hit the first pitch to him over the left field fence (341 feet). Old Record: Roger Maris (NY Yankees) 61 HR, 1961 |
The ball McGwire hit for his 62nd home run was delivered to the Baseball Hall of Fame, autographed and dated by the slugger. In addition to the ball, the Hall of Fame received his Louisville Slugger bat with his signature, his hat, uniform, cleats and batting gloves. |
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Mark McGwire makes history with home run No. 70 on the final day of 1998 Major Baseball League season and established the HRs in a season record. |
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Sammy Sosa Chicago Cubs | Outfilder | #21 Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'5" Weight: 250 lbs. Broke 61 HRs Season Records on 9/13/98 Finished 1998 Season with 66 HRs 2nd All-Time List 1998 National League MVP |
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| 1998 | AVE .308 |
G 159 |
AB 643 |
R 134 | H 198 | 2B 20 | 3B 0 | HR 66 | RBI 158 | BB 73 | K 171 | OBP .377 | SLG .647 |
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