Comments on: Only triple of a season for the cycle http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/ Seattle Mariners and general baseball discussion with David Cameron and Derek Zumsteg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ConorGlassey http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299156 ConorGlassey Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:57:17 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299156 A comprehensive list, from 1956-2007 (as far back as B-R's Play Index goes): • David Bell - 2004 • Chad Moeller - 2004 • Jeff Frye - 2001 • John Olerud - 2001 • John Olerud - 1997 • Chris Speier - 1988 • Carlton Fisk - 1984 • John Mayberry - 1977 • Tim Foli - 1976 • Jim Ray Hart - 1970 • Jim King - 1964 Gary Ward did it in 1980 with just one home run. He was the only guy I saw with that feather in his cap, although there could be others. He actually had a little power, he only played in 13 games in 1980. A comprehensive list, from 1956-2007 (as far back as B-R’s Play Index goes):
• David Bell – 2004
• Chad Moeller – 2004
• Jeff Frye – 2001
• John Olerud – 2001
• John Olerud – 1997
• Chris Speier – 1988
• Carlton Fisk – 1984
• John Mayberry – 1977
• Tim Foli – 1976
• Jim Ray Hart – 1970
• Jim King – 1964

Gary Ward did it in 1980 with just one home run. He was the only guy I saw with that feather in his cap, although there could be others. He actually had a little power, he only played in 13 games in 1980.

]]> By: Joe http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299148 Joe Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:23:21 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299148 Not only did Olerud hit more than one triple, he hit for more than one cycle. His other one, with the Mets, was on Sept 11 1997 -- he joins Bob Watson as one of only two players to hit a cycle in both the AL and NL. Buhner's, on June 23 1993, is notable because the HR was a grand slam. Four other AL players have done that as part of a cycle (Jimmie Foxx, 8-14-1933; Nap Lajoie, 07-30-1901; Tony Lazzeri, 06-03-1932; Miguel Tejada, 09-29-2001) Not only did Olerud hit more than one triple, he hit for more than one cycle. His other one, with the Mets, was on Sept 11 1997 — he joins Bob Watson as one of only two players to hit a cycle in both the AL and NL.

Buhner’s, on June 23 1993, is notable because the HR was a grand slam. Four other AL players have done that as part of a cycle (Jimmie Foxx, 8-14-1933; Nap Lajoie, 07-30-1901; Tony Lazzeri, 06-03-1932; Miguel Tejada, 09-29-2001)

]]> By: smb http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299140 smb Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:25:34 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299140 The thing about Buhner is that he was so good at hitting a ball sky high into the gap that would bounce 20 feet in the Kingdome air when it landed. I could crabwalk a triple in that much time. Ahh, the sweet yet fading memory of abundant offense... The thing about Buhner is that he was so good at hitting a ball sky high into the gap that would bounce 20 feet in the Kingdome air when it landed. I could crabwalk a triple in that much time. Ahh, the sweet yet fading memory of abundant offense…

]]> By: Evan http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299132 Evan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:45:54 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299132 It would be even cooler if that has been the only triple of Olerud's career, but sadly it was not (though given Olerud's speed - or lack thereof - would anyone have been genuinely surprised if Olerud only had one career triple). It would be even cooler if that has been the only triple of Olerud’s career, but sadly it was not (though given Olerud’s speed – or lack thereof – would anyone have been genuinely surprised if Olerud only had one career triple).

]]> By: great gonzalez http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299126 great gonzalez Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:35:10 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299126 <blockquote>Did Griffey ever hit for the cycle?</blockquote> Not that I'm aware of.

Did Griffey ever hit for the cycle?

Not that I’m aware of.

]]> By: Jim_H http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299125 Jim_H Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:14:05 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299125 Man, I'd pay to see Buhner rounding second heading for a triple again. Griffey too! I miss those days. Man, I’d pay to see Buhner rounding second heading for a triple again.

Griffey too!

I miss those days.

]]> By: jzalman http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299124 jzalman Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:11:32 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299124 You only mention Mariners. Is Olerud the only Mariner to do so, or the only person in MLB ever? Just curious. You only mention Mariners. Is Olerud the only Mariner to do so, or the only person in MLB ever? Just curious.

]]> By: Colm http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299121 Colm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:48:14 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299121 Did Griffey ever hit for the cycle? Did Griffey ever hit for the cycle?

]]> By: scraps http://ussmariner.com/2008/09/02/only-triple-of-a-season-for-the-cycle/comment-page-1/#comment-299118 scraps Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:16:48 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=5987#comment-299118 Cool! Cool!

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