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Compton Gets 50th Home Run
Monday, July 31st , 1905
The San Lorenzo Quemados defeated the Patillas Panaderos 7-2 yesterday in a game that featured Richard Compton's 50th career home run.
In the clubhouse, the Quemados first baseman spoke about the milestone achievement. "To be honest, I don't even remember my first home run," he said. "But this one I don't think I'll forget. Who knows if I'll hit another hundred, or fifty, or even ten?"
On his historic day, Compton banged out 2 hits in 4 at-bats and scored 1 run with 3 RBI.
Compton's career batting average stands at .232, and he has 50 home runs.
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