MLB has a fun list of players with the most home runs on Opening Day. The list is pretty typical, other than Adam Dunn and Richie Hebner
- 8 HR: Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Robinson
- 7 HR: Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds
- 6 HR: Gary Carter, Richie Hebner, Brooks Robinson, Scott Rolen, Dave Winfield, Carl Yastrzemski
But how about a little more obscure stat? Like Grounded into Double Plays?
The 18 players who have grounded into the most double plays on Opening Day
5 grounded into double plays
- Paul Konerko (1998-2013)
- Manny Ramírez (1994-2011)
- Iván Rodríguez (1992-2011)
- Spike Owen (1984-1995)
4 grounded into double plays
- Adam Lind (2009-2017)
- Álex Rodríguez (1996-2016)
- Aubrey Huff (2003-2012)
- Keith Hernandez (1975-1990)
- Buddy Bell (1972-1989)
- César Cedeño (1971-1985)
- Tim Foli (1972-1985)
- Tony Pérez (1967-1983)
- Tito Fuentes (1966-1977)
- Henry Aaron (1954-1976)
- Billy Williams (1961-1976)
- Joe Torre (1962-1975)
- Roberto Clemente (1956-1972)
- Ernie Lombardi (1932-1946)
Current players with 3 grounded into double plays
A handful of current players could potentially get onto this list.
- DJ LeMahieu
- Andrew McCutchen
- Corey Seager
- Jean Segura
https://www.57hits.com/players-with-the-most-grounded-into-double-plays-on-opening-day
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