#Rocky May 4

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For the 30-Day BASEBALL Coach4aday Challenge today I am writing about ROCKY the top hitter for the KC Athletics in 1964.

In 1964 the American League (AL) team with the worst record was the Kansas City Athletics, who finished the season with a record of 57 wins ,105 losses, and 1 tie. Here is info on that 1964 tie that was due to fireworks and political speeches.

Even with the tie KC finished in 10th place in the AL, 42.5 games behind the first-place New York Yankees.

As for the team’s best hitter, that title likely belongs to Outfielder Rocky Colavito, who hit .274 with 34 home runs and 102 RBIs in 160 games. It would be the only season for Colavito in KC.

FAQ on Mr. Colavito

His full name is Rocco Domenico Colavito. He was born in the Bronx on August 10, 1933.

Colavito hit four home runs in one game on June 10, 1959, becoming the eighth player in Major League Baseball history to accomplish the feat. He also hit a double in that game, setting a record for total bases in a game with 16.

He was a talented musician who played the accordion and guitar. Rocco often entertained fans and teammates with his music during his playing career.

Rocky was known for his fierce competitive spirit and his willingness to stand up for his teammates. He was involved in several on-field altercations during his career, including charging into the stands Yankee Stadium in 1961

Colavito was one of the first players to sign a million-dollar contract in professional baseball. In 1965, he signed a five-year, $1 million deal with the Cleveland Indians, making him the highest-paid player in the game at the time.

Here is an interview about him hitting 4 homeruns in a single game in 1959.