Got into an argument with a friend about who hit the first HR at Pac Bell Park. He swears it was Barry Bonds, I say Kevin Elster. I was able to find that I was right on that one, (Bonds hit the first Splash Hit; no quarter was given ;)), but I became curious if this info is listed in one place anywhere. I’d love to know who hit the last HR at the Stick, the last at Sportsman’s Park, the first at Busch Stadium, etc etc.
Fruitless Googling has led me here.
The first home run at Busch Stadium was hit by Felipe Alou of Atlanta of May 12, 1966.
This is from a book “The Home Run Encyclopedia” and it only lists parks that were in use when it was published (1996)
Camden Yards: Paul Sorrento (CLE) 4/8/92
Fenway Park: Hugh Bradley (BOS) 4/26/12
Edison Field: Rick Reichardt (CAL) 4/19/66
New Comiskey (US Cellular): Cecil Fielder (DET) 4/18/91
Jacobs Field: Eric Anthony (SEA) 4/4/94
Tiger Stadium (RIP): Del Pratt (STL) 5/5/12
Kauffman Stadium: John Mayberry (KC) 4/10/73
County Stadium (RIP): Bill Bruton (MIL NL) 4/14/53
Metrodome: Dave Engle (MIN) 4/6/82
Yankee Stadium: Babe Ruth (NYY) 4/18/23
Oakland Coliseum: Boog Powell (BAL) 4/17/68
Kingdome (RIP): Joe Rudi (CAL) 4/6/77
Ballpark in Arlington : Dave Nilsson (MIL) 4/11/94
SkyDome: Fred McGriff (TOR): 6/5/89
Atlanta Fulton County (RIP): Joe Torre (ATL): 4/12/66
Wrigley Field: Art Wilson (CHI Feds): 4/23/14
Riverfront Stadium (RIP): Hank Aaron (ATL) 6/30/70
Coors Field: Rico Brogna (NYM) 4/26/95
Pro Player Stadium: Tim Wallach (LA) 4/5/93
Astrodome (RIP): Dick Allen (PHI) 4/12/65
Dodger Stadium: Wally Post (CIN) 4/10/62
Stade Olypique: Ellis Valentine (MTL) 4/15/77
Shea Stadium: Willie Stargell (PIT) 4/17/64
Veterans Stadium: Don Money (PHI) 4/10/71
Three Rivers Stadium (RIP): Tony Perez (CIN) 7/16/1970
Qualcomm Stadium: Ed Spiezio (SD) 4/8/1969
Candlestick Park (RIP for baseball): Leon Wagner (SF) 4/12/1960
Don’t know about Tropicana Field or the BOB.
I believe the last home run hit at Candlestick was by Raul Mondesi of the Dodgers.
Thanks BobT! I should probably go buy that book. If anyone can find a Website, please let me know.