April 25 in San Francisco Giants History: New York Giants rookie Cliff Melton strikes out 13 batters in his major league debut (1937)

On April 25, 1937, New York Giants rookie Cliff Melton becomes the first rookie to fan at least ten batters in his major league debut, finishing with 13 strikeouts in a complete-game loss to the Boston Bees at the Polo Grounds. The 25-year-old southpaw, who loses the 3-1 contest due to the weak defe

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