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Has anyone ever hit a home run cycle?

Robert wrote:

A few years ago, as I recall, a minor league player hit a solo shot, a 2-run, a 3-run, and a grand slam all in 1 game. I have looked without success, to find out who this player is. Was I dreaming this? Any help you can provide will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Robert

Mike Attiyeh's Response

No, Robert you didn't dream up this remarkable scenario. Tyrone Horne, a left-handed-batting outfielder, accomplished such a feat for the Class AA Arkansas Travelers in Texas League action on July 27, 1998 at San Antonio. Horne hit a two-run home run in the first inning, a grand slam in the second inning, a solo shot in the fifth, and a three-run opposite-field homer in the sixth. He struck out in the ninth.

Horne's four homers and 10 RBI helped the Travelers rout the Missions, 13-4. Horne went on to win the Texas League home run crown with 37 that year, also driving in 139. He never reached the major leagues.

How rare was the performance? According to the Minor League Baseball media relations department, there are no other known instances of such a feat in professional baseball history.

Always glad to be of help,

Mike Attiyeh

Author of Who Was Traded for Lefty Grove? and Ichiro, Satchel and The Babe

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