Hipolito Pichardo from the Chronology

Feb 10, 2002 - The Astros sign free agent P Hipolito Pichardo to a 1-year contract.

Apr 23, 1999 - Royals P Hipolito Pichardo undergoes right elbow surgery which will keep him out the rest of the season.

Jul 29, 1995 - At Kauffman Stadium‚ the Royals top the Tigers 5-4 on Jon Nunnally's HR in the 16th inning‚ KC's first extra-base hit in the game following 21 singles‚ including 5 by OF Vince Coleman. The AL record is 26 set by the Brewers in 1992. Nine players hit in the 9th slot‚ including winning P Hipolito Pichardo‚ who bats twice‚ and pitches 5 hitless innings. He is the 1st Royals' pitcher to go to the plate since Mark Littell in 1977‚ though IF David Howard‚ who tossed 2 innings in '94‚ batted while pitching. Four relievers hold the Tigers hitless over the last 9.2 innings.

Jul 21, 1992 - Royals rookie P Hipolito Pichardo hurls a one-hitter against the Red Sox‚ defeating Boston by a score of 8-0. Luis Rivera's double in the 6th inning is the only safety.