GIANTS IN-GAME NOTES
This is his first-ever multi-homer game.
The only other Giants pitchers to homer twice in a game (since 1913) are: Jim Gott (May 12, 1985 vs. STL), Jim Hearn (July 9, 1955 vs. Brooklyn), Dave Koslo (July 7, 1949 vs. Philadelphia), Art Nehf (July 29, 1924 vs. St. Louis) and Hal Schumacher (April 24, 1934 at Philadelphia).
He’s the fourth Giants pitcher to pitch and hit a home run on Opening Day. The full list fromElias:
Year Date Team/Opp Player
1956 04/17/1956 NYG vs PIT Johnny Antonelli
1929 04/18/1929 NYG at PHN Larry Benton
1884 05/01/1884 NYN vs CHI Mickey Welch
2017 04/02/2017 SFG at ARI Madison Bumgarner
Bumgarner now has 16 career home runs, the most for any active player whose primary position is pitcher.
Bumgarner holds the Giants franchise record for home runs by a pitcher with 16, surpassingJohnny Antonelli (15) and Hal Schumacher (15).
Most recent Giants to hit 2+ HR on Opening Day: Madison Bumgarner (2017), Barry Bonds (2002), Matt Williams (1994), Willie Mays (1964), Bob Elliott (1952).
