Chicago Cubs Rookie Willson Contreras Homers In First At-Bat:

June 19, 2016. Chicago Cubs rookie catcher Willson Contreras hits a two-run blast on the first pitch thrown to him in the Major Leagues. The home run helped lead the Cubs to a 10-5 win, and a sweep of the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ernie Banks Hits 500th Home Run

May 12, 1970. Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run of his career off Atlanta Braves hurler Pat Jarvis. Rico Carty of the Braves retrieves the ball after it bounces back onto the field.

Sammy Sosa Hits 400th Career Home Run

May 16, 2001. Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hits his 400th career home run of Houston Astro righthander Shane Reynolds at Wrigley Field. The home run makes Sosa third on the Chicago Cubs all-time list, and the 33rd player in MLB history to hit 400 career home runs. Shop Amazon - Top Rated Products

Starlin Castro Hits First Home Run

May 7, 2010. Starlin Castro in his first big league at bat hits a home run. He is the sixth Chicago Cub to accomplish that feat. Castro will also drive in six runs in a 14-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He became the first player to have six RBI in his first game in the major leagues.

Ross Barnes Hits First Home Run

May 2, 1876. Ross Barnes of the Chicago White Stockings hit an inside-the-park home run against the Cincinnati Reds. It is the first home run in the history of the National League. Barnes would have a triple, single, two stolen bases, and scored four times.

Glenallen Hill's Rooftop Home Run

May 11, 2000. Glenallen Hill playing against the Milwaukee Brewers hits a home run onto a rooftop across the street. Hill  would hit 59 home runs as a Chicago Cub, and drive in 167 runs. His slash line was .304/.360/.564 in a Chicago Cubs uniform.