Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers History > This Day In Dodgers History: Mark McGwire Hits Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium
Dodgers HistoryFeatured

This Day In Dodgers History: Mark McGwire Hits Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium

Matt Borelli
May 22, 2024
2 Min Read
Mark McGwire
Walter Iooss Jr./Sports Illustrated
SHARE

On May 22, 1999, Mark McGwire became the third player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium. McGwire began his day with a solo shot off Darren Dreifort in the first inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals an early 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers, however, would respond with a five-spot in the bottom half of the inning. They went on to win, 10-7, despite a big offensive performance from McGwire.

The 12-time All-Star went 3-for-4 with three RBI and reached base a fourth time via walk. He ended his night with a towering 483-foot home run off Jamie Arnold in the eighth inning that cleared the left-center field pavilion.

McGwire’s majestic blast had all of Dodger Stadium stunned and impressed by the power display.

McGwire finished the 1999 season with a .278/.424/.697 batting line, hitting an MLB-best 65 home runs and 147 RBI in 153 games. In 16 career seasons with the Cardinals and Oakland Athletics, he batted .263/.394/.588 with 583 home runs and 1,414 RBI across 1,874 games.

After his playing career ended, McGwire served as the Cardinals hitting coach from 2010-12. He then took on the same role with the Dodgers, a position he held from 2013-15.

McGwire was named the San Diego Padres bench coach at the end of the 2015 season and remained in the role through 2018. He

History of players to hit home run out of Dodger Stadium

McGwire is one of only five players to ever hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium.

The rest of the group includes Fernando Tatís Jr. (2021), Giancarlo Stanton (2015), Mike Piazza (1997) and Willie Stargell, who accomplished the feat twice (1969, 1973).

Of the players to accomplish the feat, only Piazza did so while wearing a Dodgers uniform.

Are you following Dodger Blue on Instagram? It’s the best way to see exclusive coverage from games and events, get your questions answered, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Dodger StadiumLos Angeles DodgersMark McGwire
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodgers News

Dodgers News: MLB Renames Historic Dodgertown To Jackie Robinson Training Complex

April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
2021 MLB Draft logo
Dodgers NewsFeatured

2021 MLB Draft: All 19 Los Angeles Dodgers Picks

July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
Mookie Betts, 2021 NLCS
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Mookie Betts Focused On Helping Dodgers Manufacture Runs In NLCS

October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021
Craig Counsell, Tokyo Series
Dodgers News

Craig Counsell Understands Why Cubs Weren’t The Focus Of The Media In Tokyo Series

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어