Paul O’Neill’s Only Pitching Performance

June 19, 1987: Paul O’Neill came in to pitch for only time in his career against the Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. He replaced Bill Scherrer in B7.

1st AB B7 Dion James walk

1st out B7 Ken Oberkfell flyball to CF

1st strikeout B8 Ken Griffey

1st hit B8 Andres Thomas single

1st home run B8 Ozzie Virgil 3-Run home run

2nd strikeout B8 Jeff Dedmon

2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR

He ended his career with 2 strikeouts.

Grandma’s notes show she was excited, “Imagine this!! I didn’t know he could pitch! He’s played in the infield and outfield.”