the joy of sox: Most Leadoff HRs Allowed?

November 16, 2010

Which pitcher has allowed the most leadoff home runs -- meaning the first batter of the game goes deep? He has allowed 19, if that helps.

Unknown said...: Jamie Moyer; November 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Bill said...: So top of the 1st only? My first thought was Jamie Moyer, but bbref makes it look like he's only given up 12 in the top of the first.; November 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM
mattymatty said...: 19, huh... Josh Beckett?; November 16, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Dan said...: Tim Wakefield?; November 17, 2010 at 5:40 AM
allan said...: Moyer has allowed 17, actually, but there are still two other guys with more.

Wakefield: 9.
Beckett: 4.; November 17, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Unknown said...: Pedro; November 17, 2010 at 9:19 AM
allan said...: Yes.; November 17, 2010 at 9:36 AM
laura k said...: Great question.; November 18, 2010 at 12:23 PM