A Honolulu, HA native, Charlie Hough was the only Hawaiian to play for the Marlins until last season’s Jordan Yamamoto debut. Born on this date in 1948, Hough started the Marlins first ever contest and won it.
A knuckleballer by trade, Hough struck out each of the first two batters he faced that day, April 5th, 1993, Jose Offerman and Brett Butler. He went on to pitch six full innings, with four strikeouts, six hits allowed, two walks issued, and three Dodger runs on the board. Fortunately for Hough, the Marlins scored five off Dodger starter Orel Hershiser, on 10 hits and a walk.