On this day in MLB history: October 6
The best line on file for October 6: Phil Nevin, 3-for-4, 3 HR, 6 RBI in 2001. Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter on this day in 2010, one of 3 rare feats on October 6. Born on October 6: Jake Bauers, Bryson Stott, Ruben Sierra and 65 more.
Multi-homer games on October 6
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Phil Nevin | SD vs COL | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 6 RBI |
| 2024 | Mark Vientos | NYM vs PHI | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2024 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD vs LAD | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2020 | Giancarlo Stanton | NYY vs TB | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2020 | George Springer | HOU vs ATH | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2018 | Gary Sanchez | NYY vs BOS | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2008 | B.J. Upton | TB vs CHW | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2001 | Roosevelt Brown | CHC vs PIT | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on October 6
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gerrit Cole | HOU vs CLE | 7 IP, 12 K, 1 ER |
| 2012 | Justin Verlander | DET vs ATH | 7 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2001 | Kevin Appier | NYM vs WSH | 8 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2020 | Tyler Glasnow | TB vs NYY | 5 IP, 10 K, 4 ER |
| 2017 | Stephen Strasburg | WSH vs CHC | 7 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
| 2010 | Cliff Lee | TEX vs TB | 7 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on October 6
- 2010Roy Halladayno-hitter, Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds
- 1910Bill Collinscycle, Boston Doves vs Philadelphia Phillies
- 1886Matt Kilroyno-hitter, Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Born on October 6
- Jake Bauers1B · MILborn 1995 · 30
- Bryson Stott2B · PHIborn 1997 · 28
- Ruben SierraDHborn 1965 · 60
- Freddy GarciaSPborn 1976 · 49
- Darren OliverRPborn 1970 · 55
- Alfredo GriffinSSborn 1957 · 68
- Oil Can BoydSPborn 1959 · 66
- Jerry GroteCborn 1942 · 83
- Pop Snyderborn 1854 · 171
- Robert PersonRPborn 1969 · 56
Lines from the game logs on file (from 2001), regular season and playoffs. Finals games are the champion against the runner-up in the postseason on file. No-hitters and cycles go back to 1876.