In 1985, Randy Bass seemed to break Sadaharu Oh's single season record of 55 home runs, so the pitchers in Yomiuri Giants were given instructions to give intentional walks to Bass.
Randy Bass seemed to break Sadaharu Oh's single season record of 55 home runs. This was in 1985. The pitchers in Yomiuri Giants were given instructions. This was in 1985. This was to give intentional walks to Bass.