On July 11, 1999, a random fan named Gylene Hoyle was picked for a Shamrock Farms promo: choose a Diamondbacks player and an exact inning for a grand slam to win $1 million.
She called Jay Bell in the 6th inning.
Bell delivered, pumping his fist around the bases as he made her an instant millionaire. Hoyle used the cash to buy a new house for her family.
The million-dollar swing. 📽️
I would love to see the #Dbacks pursue Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato. 🇯🇵
The left-handed power bat has primarily played 3B, w/ occasional corner OF appearances.
Many believe he will move to 1B. Sato hit 38 HR with a 1.015 OPS in Japan this year. 📈
JUSTIN MARTINEZ THREW THE FASTEST PITCH OF HIS CAREER!
104.2 MPH!
No hits and a strikeout in tonight's 1-inning appearance from the #Dbacks future closer!