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OTD in 2019: Travis d’Arnaud’s Historic Game Was Capped Off With a GW-HR
July 15, 2019: Tampa Bay Rays C Travis d'Arnaud became the 1st MLB catcher to hit 3 home runs as the leadoff hitter plus hit the GW-HR
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MLB catchers are mostly known for their critical role in a team’s defensive execution, but many have been known to have a high impact on the offensive end as well. Mike Piazza, for example, almost ranks top 50 in home runs scored all-time, just behind Cal Ripken Jr. despite having to manage a pitching staff as well. On this day in 2019, Rays C Travis d’Arnaud pulled off his own impressive HR feat as he almost joined the exclusive group of players to hit four homers in one game as leadoff hitter behind the plate.
July 15, 2019: Tampa Bay #Rays C Travis d’Arnaud became the 1st catcher to hit 3 HRs while batting leadoff in MLB history as he capped off the historic game with a go-ahead 3-run HR off Aroldis Chapman in the 9th inning to collect all 5 RBIs for Tampa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
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TRAVIS D’ARNAUD’S HISTORIC GAME WAS CAPPED OFF WITH A GW-HR
D’Arnaud was among the league’s best offensive players at the catcher position, a fact solidified by winning the Silver Slugger award in 2020. His talent earned him a spot in history the season prior during a 5-4 victory over his team’s divisional rival New York Yankees. He became the first-ever catcher to record three home runs as the leadoff hitter. He accounted for all five of Tampa’s RBIs, including a go-ahead three-run homer against All-Star and World Series Champion Aroldis Chapman.
July 15, 2019: Tampa Bay #Rays C Travis d’Arnaud became the 1st catcher to hit 3 HRs while batting leadoff in MLB history as he capped off the historic game with a go-ahead 3-run HR off Aroldis Chapman in the 9th inning to collect all 5 RBIs for Tampa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
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