What is the most important hit in baseball history.

[frankbmd]

May 16, 1956

[alanu]

Jackie Robinson's 1st hit, whenever that was

[Wite3]

1. Jim O'Rourke's FIRST!
2. Jackie's First
3. Aaron's 715
4. Gibson's WS HR

My list is my opinion...

Joshua

[esd10]

what about the merkle bonner

[CW]

I'm not sure if it can be considered important, or perhaps simply historically significant, but Roger Maris' 61st HR should be considered in the list of great hits.

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by CW

I'm not sure if it can be considered important, or perhaps simply historically significant, but Roger Maris' 61st HR should be considered in the list of great hits.

I agree Chuck. IMO it was both important and historically significant.

[sycks22]

Originally Posted by CW

I'm not sure if it can be considered important, or perhaps simply historically significant, but Roger Maris' 61st HR should be considered in the list of great hits.

That would be my pick too. The true home run king.

[Cooper1927]

When Nolan Ryan pummelled Robin Ventura...those multiple hits cemented the old adage - Respect your elders!

[Bugsy]

Babe Ruth's 60th.

No other hit in history has come close to generating so many discussions and arguments. It seems like all premier sluggers over the past 75 years have had to face comparisons to the 60 home run season. Is Foxx going to be the guy to break it? How about Greenberg? Mantle? Even guys like Griffey and McGwire. Four guys have topped it, but were their achievements tainted or blemished? Yes, no, maybe? That is a matter of opinion, but we still continue to have these discussions (or arguments) because of #60 in 1927.

[cubsguy1969]

I would say the shot heard round the world, too.

But I think Mike Piazza's homer 10 days after 9/11 ranks right up there. I live in New York and as a Cubs fan, despise both the Yanks and Mets, but it was hard not to be moved by that moment. I still get chills when I think about it. And, gasp!, I pulled for the Mets that night. I think just about the whole country did. Perhaps even some Braves fans.
I don't think it "started the healing," as I've heard some people say. But it sure made sports fans feel better for a few minutes, and was a first step toward returning to normalcy.

Rob

[SetBuilder]

To me: 1997 World Series Game 7.

Edgar Renteria.

[Jlighter]

Called shot, hands down. 8/10 Americans are aware of it. The same cant be said of the shot heard round the world or any other. Every child this side of the mason Dixon line at one time or another mimicked it. Whether it happened or not( I will never believe it didn't happen) it is a moment that will resonate in the minds of baseball loving people, young or old. It is the most important hit in baseball, sports and a hallmark of American History.

The Babe lives

[peterose4hof]

4,192 & 4,256

If I had to make a non-homer pick it would be Aaron's 715.