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John Malarkey

1872–1949

John Malarkey earned a win by hitting his own walk-off home run.

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John Malarkey became the only pitcher in major league history to earn a victory by hitting his own walk-off home run.

On September 10, 1902, he hit a solo home run against St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike O'Neill in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the Boston Beaneaters a 4–3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader at South End Grounds.

Compiled from Wikipedia. Automated record.

Sources cited

  1. John Malarkey — WikipediaWikipediaReference