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Taken from San Francisco by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft, Corkins threw an Eastern League no-hitter in 1969, was called up, and on September 22 served up Willie Mays's 600th career home run. He was a lifetime .202 hitter with five HR in 119 at-bats. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 22, 1969: Willie Mays joins Babe Ruth in the 600-homer club with a blast off Mike Corkins, while batting for rookie George Foster. Bobby Bonds sets a major-league record with his 176th strikeout, as San Francisco beats San Diego 4–2.