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OTD 1984: Dwight Gooden Became Youngest All-Star
July 10, 1984: New York Mets rookie pitcher Dwight Gooden became the youngest All-Star in Major League Baseball history
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July 10, 1984: New York #Mets SP Dwight Gooden became the youngest player (19 years old) to appear during an All-Star Game in MLB history
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The 1984 MLB All-Star Game occurred fifty-one years following the original event in 1933. It was the host team San Francisco Giants’ second time hosting the event, as well as the second ASG held in Candlestick Park. A number of great players were picked to participate that year, including perennial All-Stars Reggie Jackson and Cal Ripken Jr., yet arguably the most notable pick was a first-timer named Dwight Gooden.
Gooden was drafted fifth overall by the New York Mets and played one season in the Minors before getting called up. In his rookie season, he made headlines as the youngest All-Star in MLB history at just 19 years old and played a role in securing the National League’s 3-1 victory. Over his career, he won one Cy Young Award, three World Series, and made four All-Star appearances. His second such outing earned him the title of the youngest starting pitcher in an All-Star Game in MLB History at 21-years old.
Most consecutive Opening Day GS by a Mets SP:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 7, 2021
1. 1968-77 Tom Seaver (10)
2. 1988-91 Dwight Gooden (4)
T3. 2019-pres Jacob deGrom (3)
T3. 2008-10 Johan Santana (3) pic.twitter.com/nVQOPwMXg8
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