This Day in Baseball: Carey Hits for the Cycle

By Precious Sanders @pdsanders99

On June 20, 1925, Max Carey became the first switch-hitter to hit for the cycle, helping the Pirates defeat Brooklyn, 21-5. In addition to his four hits in six trips to the plate, the Pittsburgh outfielder scored two runs and drove in four RBIs at Forbes Field.

Max Carey, 1912 baseball card (Library of Congress)