Mike Piazza reflects on iconic Mets home run following 9/11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by discussing his historic home run for the New York Mets. The event occurred 10 days after the 2001 terrorist attacks during the team's first game back in New York City. Appearing on the MLB Network, Piazza described the at-bat against Steve Karsay as an experience driven by adrenaline and support from the crowd. The former catcher credited a sense of calm and faith for helping him navigate the emotional intensity of the evening. Piazza retired after the 2007 season with a career.308 batting average and 427 home runs. He spent eight of his 16 professional seasons with the Mets, finishing his career with 2,127 hits.
- •Mike Piazza hit a home run in the Mets' first game following the 2001 terrorist attacks.
- •Piazza appeared on the MLB Network on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy to share his perspective.
- •The catcher faced Steve Karsay during the at-bat.
- •Piazza finished his career with 427 home runs and 1,335 RBIs.
- •The 12-time All-Star spent eight seasons playing for the New York Mets.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mets news: Mike Piazza looks back on emotional home run after 9/11
"It’s September 11. The U.S. is reminiscing the tragic event that took place back in 2001, when the Twin Towers collapsed in New York City. One of the most historic moments in sports took place 10 days later, when Mike Piazza hit a home run playing for the New York Mets in the club’s first game since the terrorist attacks. The Hall of Fame catcher […] The post Mets news: Mike Piazza looks back on emotional home run after 9/11 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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