Doug Ault
Douglas Reagan Ault (March 9, 1950 – December 22, 2004) was an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977–1978, 1980). He is best known for hitting the first two home runs in Blue Jays history, in the team's first Major League Baseball (MLB) game on April 7, 1977, a 9–5 Toronto win against the Chicago White Sox.
| Doug Ault | |
|---|---|
Ault during his time at Texas Tech | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: March 9, 1950 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: December 22, 2004 (aged 54) Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 9, 1976, for the Texas Rangers | |
| NPB: April 4, 1981, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: October 5, 1980, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| NPB: October 12, 1981, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .236 |
| Home runs | 17 |
| Runs batted in | 86 |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .307 |
| Home runs | 18 |
| Runs batted in | 59 |
| Teams | |
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