On this day in MLB history: September 16
The best line on file for September 16: Dominic Canzone, 5-for-5, 3 HR, 4 RBI in 2025. Chone Figgins hit for the cycle on this day in 2006, one of 4 rare feats on September 16. Born on September 16: Jakob Junis, Tim Raines Sr., Robin Yount and 56 more.
Multi-homer games on September 16
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dominic Canzone | SEA vs KC | 5-for-5, 3 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2022 | Yordan Alvarez | HOU vs ATH | 4-for-4, 3 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2020 | Kyle Higashioka | NYY vs TOR | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2004 | Aramis Ramirez | CHC vs CIN | 4-for-5, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2003 | Richard Hidalgo | HOU vs COL | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2026 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC vs ATL | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2026 | Ethan Salas | SD vs COL | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2025 | Carter Jensen | KC vs SEA | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2025 | Cal Raleigh | SEA vs KC | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2024 | Andrew Benintendi | CHW vs LAA | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2022 | Carlos Santana | SEA vs LAA | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2022 | Christian Walker | ARI vs SD | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2022 | Matt Chapman | TOR vs BAL | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2022 | Luis Rengifo | LAA vs SEA | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2022 | Brandon Drury | SD vs ARI | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on September 16
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Corey Kluber | CLE vs HOU | 7 IP, 14 K, 1 ER |
| 2013 | Cliff Lee | PHI vs MIA | 8 IP, 14 K, 2 ER |
| 2014 | Jake Arrieta | CHC vs CIN | 9 IP, 13 K, 0 ER |
| 2021 | Jordan Montgomery | NYY vs BAL | 5.2 IP, 12 K, 1 ER |
| 2018 | Jacob deGrom | NYM vs BOS | 7 IP, 12 K, 3 ER |
| 2015 | Gio Gonzalez | WSH vs PHI | 7 IP, 12 K, 2 ER |
| 2010 | Jonathan Sanchez | SF vs LAD | 7 IP, 12 K, 1 ER |
| 2008 | Dan Haren | ARI vs SF | 9 IP, 12 K, 0 ER |
| 2024 | Shota Imanaga | CHC vs ATH | 6 IP, 11 K, 2 ER |
| 2018 | Justin Verlander | HOU vs ARI | 7 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2014 | Drew Hutchison | TOR vs BAL | 6.1 IP, 11 K, 6 ER |
| 2006 | Cole Hamels | PHI vs HOU | 7.2 IP, 11 K, 2 ER |
| 2025 | Freddy Peralta | MIL vs LAA | 6 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
| 2023 | Chris Sale | BOS vs TOR | 6 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
| 2020 | Luis Castillo | CIN vs PIT | 7 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on September 16
- 2006Chone Figginscycle, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Texas Rangers
- 1988Tom Browningperfect game, Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1965Dave Moreheadno-hitter, Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Indians
- 1960Warren Spahnno-hitter, Milwaukee Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
Born on September 16
- Jakob JunisRP · TEXborn 1992 · 34
- Tim Raines Sr.LFborn 1959 · 67
- Robin YountCFborn 1955 · 71
- Orel HershiserSPborn 1958 · 68
- Mickey TettletonDHborn 1960 · 66
- Brandon MossRFborn 1983 · 43
- Robbie GrossmanRFborn 1989 · 37
- Mel HallLFborn 1960 · 66
- Mark ParentCborn 1961 · 65
- Desi RelafordSSborn 1973 · 53
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.