Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Repack Haiku #421 (Kevin Bass)

First N.L. player
To switch-hit bombs in one game
Twice in a season
 
1992 Ultra #284 Kevin Bass
 
Bass accomplished the feat during the 1987 season. The switch hitter launched home runs from both sides of the plate against the Giants on August 3rd and then a month later against the Cubs on September 2nd.

Source: SABR Bio Project - Kevin Bass

3 comments:

  1. Kevin bass’s name
    Was perfect for baseball, but
    Didn’t rhyme with base

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  2. Recently watched a YT video where a guy talked about Bass. I didn't realize he was a Bay Area guy... and the cousin of HOF wide receiver, James Lofton.

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