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Walk Off Home Run Knowledge Base

Has anyone ever hit a walk-off home run as their first career major league home run? Today I was at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati when Drew Stubbs hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning. As it turns out, it was Stubbs' first career home run. Does anyone know of any other player whose first career home run in the major leagues came as a walk off homer?
Do you think baseball teams should mob their teammate after a walk-off hit or home run? Why or why not? After Kendy Morales hit a walk-off home run, he was mobbed at the plate by his teammates. Unfortunately he broke his leg during the celebration. He is also considered one of the Angels best players. Should celebrations still be continued?
What is a walk-off home run in baseball? I just saw the Dodgers beat the Mets by a "walk-off home run" in the 13th inning. I don't know what that means. Wow! Thank you, guys. Six answers within the firs ten minutes! Thanks. Oops. I'm trying to edit: "firs" should have been "first." And "six" should have been "seven."
Batters hitting a walk off home run? I now hear the phase of a batter hitting a "walk off home run". Walk does it mean?
Has there been a team to win a game on a walk off home run at the opposing team's ball field? I know a home team can only win on a walk-off but there have been occasions where the home team batted first as in the case of a make-up game.
In baseball, what is a walk-off home run? I've also heard the term walk-off double. David Ortiz has had several walk-off home runs this season.
What is a walk off home run? I know what a home run is but a walk off?
Why do ML baseball players untuck their shirts when they hit a walk off home run? The last couple Milwaukee Brewers games that have been won by walk-off homers I've noticed the guys untuck their shirts when they are rounding the bases.
What walk-off home run call was this? I'm looking for the video clip of a walk off home run where the announcer yells "The unbelievable has happened. Fly, fly, fly away!" I thought it was the Ichiro walk-off against Rivera, but I can't find it. Does anyone know where to find the video?
Did Jose Gullien really wanted that walk off Home Run or did he want the out.? For all the Kansas City Royals Fans. We should've hit that walk off home run.
What determines a walk-off home run? I've heard the term used many times in many different situations. It also doesn't have to be a home run.
What the difference between a walk-off home run and a regular home run? So does that mean that a walk-off home run can only hit by the home team? Being that a go ahead home run in the top of the ninth would not end the game. It might win it, but it wouldn't end the game.
Teams that have officially clinched their division on a walk-off Home Run? Anyone know how many teams have had a magic number of 1 going into a game, and hit a home run to end the game and the division race?
What was the greatest walk-off home run ever hit (NOT by a player on your team)? I'm a Twins fan, so my biased opinion is that Kirby Puckett's Game 6 shot in 1991 was the greatest walk-off homer ever. But I'm looking for an objective answer here. Pick a player who didn't play for your team. Who's the best ever: Bobby Thompson? Bill Mazeroski? Carlton Fisk? Joe Carter? Somebody Else? Let's hear it!
Why do hitters remove their hats just before touching home plate after a walk-off home run? I've been watching baseball for over two decades now, but I've only recently noticed this phenomenon. When did this start and with who? Why do they do it? What's the significance?
Has there ever been a pitcher who hit a walk-off home run? If so, who? @At Soundless Dawn: I meant in a game where he had thrown a pitch. Though I wouldn't doubt that he did it at least once with the Red Sox when he was a pitcher.
Do you find it hilarious that Will Kendry injured himself by jumping and celebrating his own walk off home run? What are the odds of that! Do you think he could be laughing at his own injury from acting like a fool? What are your thoughts on this? How could it be possible for someone to just break their own leg like this and NOT have it intentionally done?
how far was carlos gonzalez' walk off home run? The walk off he hit on july 31, 2010 that also completed his cycle. It went 3rd deck in Coors field.
Can someone give me a link for the magglio ordonez walk off home run with fox broadcast in alcs 2006? do not give me a link that just says youtube.com and thats it. i really wanna see it.
Has anybody ever hit a walk-off home run that gave him a cycle? If you find one, please make sure it was done in the pros.
What actually is a "walk off home run?"? I have heard the term several times, but I'm not sure of it's actual meaning.
Just what exactly is a WALK OFF home run? I had never heard the term until two or three years ago, now every time I tune into Sportscenter on ESPN I hear the term being bandied about.
who are the active major league baseball walk-off home run leaders? I know that David Ortiz has six, and I know the top 12 all-time, only Barry Bonds is among that group with ten. Jimmie Foxx, Stan Musial, Babe Ruth, Frank Robinson and Mickey Mantle are the all-time leaders with 12. But I want to know the current active all-time leaders list.
Why do they say "walk-off" run, "walk-off" home run, etc.? I realize they mean that the teams "walk off" the field because the run or home run ends the game...but why don't they just say that? Why don't they call it a "game winning run" or a "game winning homerun"? The other day I heard a sportscaster start to say "game winning", caught himself and changed to "walk off." I don't get it.
Where does the phrase "Walk off"come from. As in they got a walk off home run.? I have not been following baseball very close the past few years. This seems to be a fairly new term and they use it a lot. Some one give me the skinny
Has there ever been back to back walk off home runs by one player? Albert has hit a walk off home run in two consecutive games against the cubs, I was wondering if any other player has done this in mlb history?
Braves vs Diamondbacks Walk Off Home Run? Are the Braves now considered contenders in the NL?
About last night walk off home run hit by Texas' Cruz? Can any one explain me why all 4 runs counted when only one run was necessary to win the game? I have always known that in the last inning, with a game tied, a hitter who his a HR with a man on base has only to touch first base in order to win the game.
What is a walk-off home run? Where, when and why did the term "walk-off" come into being? I actually find the term a little annoying. Thanks in advance for your input.
What is a walk off hit or home run? During the latter stages of a baseball game, the term 'walk off' comes up quite a bit. I'm not understanding what a walk off hit/home run is....
What did you think of Prince Fielders walk-off home-run celebration yesterday? If you didn't see it, it can be found here: http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&content_id=6823408&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil I personally find it very disrespectful of the game.
Baseball: When did the term "walk-off Home run" begin? i don't remember commentators using it when i was kid? i always hear sports commentators using the phrase " a walk -off homer by Alex Rodriguez" .. does anyone know who started this term? and when?
What exactly is a "Walk Off" home run in Major League Baseball? As opposed to just a normal run of the mill home run.
Hey, What does "walk off home-run" mean? I've heard this term before but don't know what it means. Just want to know. thanks.
There is goes walk off home run for albert pujols and the redbirds do it again? and they sweep the cubs in st louis as albert pujols does it again and the redbirds win 3 to 2 hell yeah Your thoughts
What is a "walk off" home run? The announcers at the Little League world series kept alluding to such a thing.
What's a "walk-off" home run? can there also be a "walk-off" base hit?
Have you ever seen a walkoff home run, hit, walk, etc in person? I have seen a walk off home run and today I saw a walk off hit it
Mets walk off home run!!!!!!!!!!!? What an amazing way to win a game. Reyes and Delgado really came through and did everything they could. It was magical. You never see a balked in run! lol. was anybody watching?
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