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Walter Mueller

Walter John Mueller (December 6, 1894 – August 16, 1971) was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates, from 1922 to 1926. He is best known for becoming the first player to hit a home run off the first pitch ever thrown to him in the major leagues.

Walter was the father to Don Mueller, who also played in the major leagues, during the 1940s and 1950s, as well as the brother of fellow major leaguer, Heinie Mueller. Provided by Wikipedia