On 5.18.1969, Kinetetsu Buffaloes 1B Jim Gentile hit a homer, but pulled a muscle and collapsed on his way to first base. He would crawl to first and be substituted for a pinch runner. Thus, he would become the only player in NPB history with fewer runs scored (7) than Home Runs (8)
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