Bob Rush gave up 176 home runs in his big-league career. Stan Musial hit more of those than anyone.
Musial hit 10 homers against Rush, a right-hander who pitched for the Cubs, Braves and White Sox from 1948-60.
Rush posted a 3.65 ERA despite a 127-152 record in the big leagues.
The first time Musial hit a home run against Rush was Oct. 2, 1949, a solo shot in the fourth inning of a game St. Louis won, 13-5, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Boxscore
His last two homers against Rush came in one game: July 17, 1958, at St. Louis. Musial hit a two-run homer in the first against Rush and followed with a three-run shot in the third. Boxscore
In a May 1973 interview with Baseball Digest, Rush said of Musial, “He was one of the greatest hitters I ever pitched against or saw during my playing career. He is a real credit to the baseball profession, both on and off the field.”
Musial’s most memorable hit against Rush was a double, not a home run.
On Aug. 12, 1956, Musial doubled in the sixth inning against Rush for the 1,071st extra-base hit of his career, tying Mel Ott of the Giants for the National League record. Boxscore
Rush is one of seven pitchers to yield 10 or more home runs to Musial. The list:
Warren Spahn, 17
Preacher Roe, 12
Johnny Antonelli, 11
Murry Dickson, 11
Don Newcombe, 11
Robin Roberts, 10
Bob Rush, 10
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