Denny McLain in Las Vegas is a 1969 album released by Capitol Records, showcasing the unexpected musical side of Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain. Riding high after his historic 31-win baseball season in 1968, McLain took to the stage at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, performing a set of instrumental pop and lounge standards on the Hammond X-77 organ. The album includes renditions of tracks like More, Laura, Sunny, and a medley of The Girl from Ipanema and Meditation, all delivered in a smooth, easy-listening style with hints of jazz and exotica. While it didn't make waves on the charts, the album remains a curious cultural artifact—a rare example of a professional athlete crossing into music during the peak of his sports fame.
