On May 2, 1995, Andy Van Slyke joined one of the most prestigious power-hitting clubs in the Doubleday Baseball League, launching the 300th home run of his career in a game against Washington. The veteran outfielder, now playing for the San Diego Padres, continues to cement his legacy as one of the game’s most complete offensive threats of the past decade. The milestone blast was the latest in a career defined by both production and...
On May 2, 1995, Don Mattingly etched his name even deeper into Doubleday Baseball League history, collecting his 2,500th career hit in front of a home crowd in New York. The Yankees first baseman continues to define consistency, longevity, and professionalism—delivering yet another moment worthy of a standing ovation. The milestone hit came during a quiet but effective start to the 1995 season. Through just 33 games, the 34-year-old is...
May 2: Juan Goes Deep, Sele Shuts the Door, and Mattingly Turns Back the Clock Juan Gonzalez put up a video game stat line: 3-for-4 with three homers, four RBIs, and three runs scored. The man did everything except pitch. Unfortunately for him, Colorado’s bullpen didn’t get the memo. Despite a late push in the 8th and 9th, the Rockies dropped it to the Mets, 7–5. Meanwhile in LA, Aaron Sele gave hitters nothing to chew on. The Dodgers...