Question: has anyone ever hit a homerun in the congressional baseball game

title: Congressional Baseball Game
text: In 1909 , Rep. Joseph F. O'Connell of Massachusetts hit the first home run , gaining three runs for the Democrats . In the same year , Republican Rep. Edward B. Vreeland of New York was the first player to be withdrawn due to an injury . In 1957 , Rep. Gerald Ford of Michigan hit the first known grand slam , while playing for the Republicans . In 1979 , Republican Rep. Ron Paul of Texas hit what was believed to be ( at that time ) the first home run hit over the fence . Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois is the only other player to hit an out - of - the - park home run , doing so in 1997 . Paul was inducted into the Congressional Baseball Hall of Fame prior to the 2012 game . 

Answer: answer: Yes, Rep. Joseph F. O'Connell of Massachusetts hit the first home run in 1909; Republican Rep. Ron Paul of Texas hit what was believed to be ( at that time ) the first home run hit over the fence in 1979; and Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois hit an out - of - the - park home run in 1997.