Grandma's Scorebook

Arturo DeFreites’ First Home Run

  • 1978
  • Debuts & Firsts

Arturo DeFreites hits his first and only home run

Reds 6, Braves 4 in Atlanta

Sept. 22, 1978: Arturo DeFreites hit his first and only home run of his career against the Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. He hit a solo home run (Deep LF) off Mickey Mahler in T2.

He ended his career with 11 hits, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs.