Fentanyl is the strongest opiate on the planet at 100x stronger than oral morphine. While it is normally used as an anesthetic, it's used in transdermal patches as a timed-release pain med for severe pain patients.
A+E Networks. On January 11, 1973,the owners of Americaâs 24 major league baseball teams vote to allow teams in theAmerican League (AL) to use a âdesignated pinch-hitterâ that could bat for the pitcher, while still allowing the pitcher to stay in the game.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza Trot Into Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken Griffey Jr., at left in 2009, slammed 630 home runs in his career. Mike Piazza, at right in 2005, hit 396 as a catcher, the most at the position.