What Is a Pinch-Hit Grand Slam in Baseball?
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ES Baseball is full of exciting moments, but few plays are more dramatic than a pinch-hit grand slam. Whether you are a new fan or someone brushing up on baseball terms, this is one play that every fan should know.
In this article, we will break down what a pinch-hit grand slam is, how rare it is, and who holds the record for hitting the most in Major League Baseball (MLB).
What Does “Pinch-Hit” Mean in Baseball?
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Managers use pinch hitters when they think another player would have a better chance of getting a hit than the scheduled batter.
Pinch hitters usually come off the bench cold, meaning they haven’t been in the game and haven’t had time to warm up by playing. That makes their task even harder, and their success even more impressive.
What Is a Grand Slam?
A grand slam happens when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded, meaning there are runners on first, second, and third base. When the ball clears the outfield fence in fair territory, all four runners (the three on base and the batter) score. It’s the most runs you can score on a single play in baseball.
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What Is a Pinch-Hit Grand Slam?
A pinch-hit grand slam happens when a pinch hitter comes into the game and immediately hits a grand slam. Since pinch hitters don’t usually have the rhythm of the game, hitting any home run is tough, and hitting a grand slam is even rarer.
Who Has Hit the Most Pinch-Hit Grand Slams in MLB?
The record for the most career pinch-hit grand slams is held by Richie Sexson and Willie McCovey, each with three pinch-hit grand slams.
Willie McCovey, a Hall of Famer for the San Francisco Giants, was known for his powerful bat and ability to change games with one swing. Richie Sexson, who played in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was also known for his ability to deliver in clutch moments off the bench.
