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Braves Legend Bob Horner Dies at 68
26 May
Summary
- Bob Horner, who hit four home runs in one game, passed away at 68.
- He was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft and debuted without playing minors.
- Horner's 10-season career included 218 home runs despite injuries.
Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68. Horner achieved the rare feat of hitting four home runs in a single Major League game during his career.
Selected as the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft, Horner made his debut with the Braves shortly after, bypassing the minor leagues entirely. He played for Atlanta until 1986, later playing in Japan and concluding his career with the Cardinals in 1988.
Injuries marked Horner's 10-season Major League tenure, limiting him to 1,020 games. Despite these challenges, he hit .277 with 218 home runs and an .839 OPS. He was named the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year and earned an All-Star selection in 1982.
Horner's standout offensive performance included three seasons with 30 or more home runs before the age of 24. He famously hit four home runs on July 6, 1986, in a game against the Expos, becoming one of the few Braves players to achieve this in the Modern Era.
He is remembered as a key player from the late 1970s and early 1980s Braves teams alongside notable figures like Dale Murphy and Phil Niekro. Horner spent his post-playing days in Texas with his wife and two sons.
