In baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one base hit. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each In Baseball statistics, a hit (denoted by H) sometimes called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches According to the Official Baseball Rules, such a streak is not ended if "all of a batter's plate appearances (one or more) in a game result in a base on balls, hit batsman, defensive interference or obstruction or a sacrifice bunt. Baseball rules differ slightly from league to league but in general share the same basic gameplay " However, if a player has a no hits and a sacrifice fly, then streak is terminated. In Baseball, a batted ball is considered a sacrifice fly if the following four criteria are met There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit [1]
Joe DiMaggio holds the Major League Baseball record with 56 consecutive games. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe That streak lasted from May 15 to July 17, 1941. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games DiMaggio hit . 408 during his streak (91 for 223), with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs. [2] Under 1941 rules, if Dimaggio had only walks during a game of the streak, the streak would have been over.
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There have been 52 occurrences in Major League Baseball where a player had a hitting streak of at least 30 games. [3] Multiple streaks in the same season have occurred in 1922 (George Sisler and Rogers Hornsby), 1987 (Paul Molitor and Benito Santiago), 1997 (Nomar Garciaparra and Sandy Alomar, Jr.), 1999 (Vladimir Guerrero and Luis Gonzalez), and 2006 (Chase Utley and Willy Taveras). Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K Rogers Hornsby ( April 27, 1896 in Winters Texas - January 5, 1963 in Chicago Illinois) nicknamed "The Rajah" Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Paul Leo Molitor (nicknamed Molly or The Ignitor) (born August 22 1956 in Vadnais Heights Minnesota) is a former American Baseball player Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Santos "Sandy" Alomar Jr, or in the Spanish naming system Santos Alomar Velázquez (born June 18, 1966 in Salinas Puerto Rico Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Luis Gonzalez may refer to Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins Luis González (infielder Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic) is a Center fielder for the Colorado Rockies. In addition, 1924 included one whole streak (Sam Rice) and the beginning of another (George Sisler). Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K A similar event occurred in 2006 with two whole streaks (Utley and Taveras) and the end of another (Jimmy Rollins). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic) is a Center fielder for the Colorado Rockies. James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star
Keeler's streak started in his final game of the 1896 season, and continued through the first 44 games of the 1897 season. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Henry Keeler ( March 3, 1872 - January 1, 1923) in Brooklyn, New York, nicknamed "Wee Willie" was The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) William Frederick Dahlen ( January 5 1870 - December 5 1950) Nicknamed "Bad Bill" for his ferocious temperament was The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18 1886 – July 17 1961 nicknamed " The Georgia Peach," was a baseball player and is regarded by historians The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Paul Leo Molitor (nicknamed Molly or The Ignitor) (born August 22 1956 in Vadnais Heights Minnesota) is a former American Baseball player The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Thomas Francis Holmes ( March 29 1917 — April 14 2008) was an American right and Center fielder and manager Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Eugene Napoleon DeMontreville ( March 10, 1873 in St Paul Minnesota - February 18, 1935 in Memphis Tennessee) was a The Washington Senators were a 19th century Baseball team The team was also known as the Washington Statesmen and the Washington Nationals. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Fred Clifford Clarke ( October 3, 1872 &ndash August 14, 1960) was a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18 1886 – July 17 1961 nicknamed " The Georgia Peach," was a baseball player and is regarded by historians The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Luis Antonio Castillo (born September 12 1975 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball (MLB Second baseman The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. George Hartley McQuinn ( May 29, 1910 – December 24, 1978) was a Major League Baseball First baseman. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dominic Paul DiMaggio (born February 12 1917 in San Francisco California) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) George Stacey Davis ( August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was a Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Chase defensively In his day Hal Chase was almost universally considered one of the best fielders in the game -- not just at first base but at any position even compared The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Rogers Hornsby ( April 27, 1896 in Winters Texas - January 5, 1963 in Chicago Illinois) nicknamed "The Rajah" The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Henry Emmett Manush ( July 20 1901 &ndash May 12 1971) nicknamed Heinie, was an American Left fielder The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Harry Edwin Heilmann ( August 3, 1894 &ndash July 9, 1951) nicknamed “ Slug,” was a Major League Baseball player who The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Harold Morris III (born April 9 1965 in Fort Rucker Alabama) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who played The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar William Van Winkle "Jimmy" Wolf ( May 12 1862 &ndash May 16 1903) also known as Chicken Wolf was an American The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Edward James Delahanty (October 30 1867 &ndash July 2 1903 nicknamed "Big Ed" was a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player from 1888 to 1903 The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Napoléon "Nap" Lajoie or often la-ZHWAY per the Canadian French pronunciation or as he himself usually pronounced it LAJ-a-wayLee Allen in ''The American League The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Vada Edward Pinson Jr ( August 11 1938, Memphis Tennessee - October 21 1995, Oakland California) was an American The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. William Henry Davis (born April 15 1940 in Mineral Springs Arkansas, United States) is a former Center fielder in Major League The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1 1939 San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a major league baseball player with a 15 year Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ronald LeFlore (born June 16, 1948 in Detroit Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kenneth Francis Landreaux (born December 22 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Calvin Alexander McVey ( August 30, 1849 &ndash August 20, 1926) was a professional Baseball player during the 1860s The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Joan 'Dusty' Miller is a former Canadian politician who served as the first woman mayor of Thunder Bay Ontario from 1978 until the end of 1980 when she was defeated The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Elmer Smith is a common name that can refer to different people Elmer Smith (19th century outfielder (1868-1945 a baseball outfielder who played from 1886 The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Tristram E Speaker ( April 4, 1888 - December 8, 1958) nicknamed “Spoke” (a play on his last name and “Grey Eagle” (for his prematurely The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Charles John Grimm ( August 28 1898 - November 15 1983) nicknamed "Jolly Cholly" was an American First baseman The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Jerome O'Terrell Walton (born July 8 1965 in Newnan Georgia) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Santos "Sandy" Alomar Jr, or in the Spanish naming system Santos Alomar Velázquez (born June 18, 1966 in Salinas Puerto Rico The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Center fielder for several Major League Baseball The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Luis Gonzalez may refer to Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins Luis González (infielder The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic) is a Center fielder for the Colorado Rockies. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Rollins ended the 2005 season with a 36-game streak and extended it through the first two games of the 2006 season. Sisler had a hit in the last game of 1924 and the first 34 games of 1925. Major League Baseball recognizes two hitting streak records: Longest hitting streak in one season, and longest hitting streak over multiple seasons (e. g. Rollins 2005-2006). [4] Keeler's, Sisler's, and Rollins' streaks are listed as 44, 34, and 36 games when discussing single-season streaks, and 45, 35, and 38 games when discussing multiple-season streaks.
This list omits Denny Lyons of the 1887 American Association Philadelphia Athletics, who had a 52-game hitting streak. Dennis Patrick Aloysius Lyons ( March 12, 1866 &ndash January 2, 1929) was a Major League Baseball player This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team [5] In 1887, the major leagues adopted a new rule which counted walks as hits, a rule which was dropped after that season. Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit A base on balls ( BB) is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in Baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire Lyons hit in 52 consecutive games that season, but his streak included two games (#22 and #44) in which his only "hits" were walks. In 1968, MLB ruled that walks in 1887 would not be counted as hits, so Lyons' streak was no longer recognized, though it still appears on some lists. The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit In 2000 Major League Baseball reversed its 1968 decision, ruling that the statistics which were recognized in each year's official records should stand, even in cases where they were later proven incorrect. Paradoxically, the ruling affects only hit totals for the year; the batting champion for the year is not recognized as the all-time leader despite having the highest single-season average under the ruling, and Lyons' hitting streak is not recognized.
Minor League Baseball records
The longest streaks in the history of Minor League Baseball and other Professional Baseball leagues:
DiMaggio set the Minor League record as a member of the San Francisco Seals. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Joseph William Wilhoit ( December 20, 1885 - September 25, 1930) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Roman Mejias ( August 9, 1930 in Abreus Cuba) was a former professional baseball player who played Outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1955-1965 The Big State League is a proposed new independent baseball league to be operated in the state of Texas, scheduled to begin play May 2008 Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) The Illinois - Indiana - Iowa League was a Minor league baseball organization that operated for the better part of 60 years mostly in those three Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Harry Kenneth Chozen ( September 27, 1915 — September 16, 1994) was a professional Baseball player in the 1930's and 40's The Southern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar John Bates may refer to John Bates (designer, fashion designer who designed Diana Rigg's clothes in The Avengers John Bates (SDP The Southern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Brandon Eric Watson (born September 30, 1981 in Los Angeles California) is an American Center fielder who is currently a free The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Herbert Chapman ( January 19, 1878 – January 6, 1934) was an English Association football player and manager The Southeastern League was the name of three Baseball circuits in Minor league baseball league which operated in the southeastern and south central United States Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Frank Lelivelt (born November 14, 1885 in Chicago Illinois, died January 20, 1941 in Seattle Washington) was an The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting The West Texas-New Mexico League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1937 through 1955 Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Paul Owens may refer to Paul Owens (baseball (1924–2003 American baseball executive and manager Paul Owens (gospel singer (1924–2002 The Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League, also known as the PONY League, was a Class D Minor league baseball circuit that played from 1939 through Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January John Costa Rizzo (born July 30, 1912 in Houston Texas, died December 4, 1977 in Houston Texas) was an Outfielder This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jose Manuel Cora Amaro (born May 14, 1965 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) was a Baseball player with an 11 year career in the MLB The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Carlos Castro (Bobby Treviño (born August 15, 1943 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a former Outfielder in The Texas League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Joseph Sweeney ( December 29, 1904 — April 18, 1957) was an American First baseman and coach in The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Brent Robert Gates (born March 14 1970, Grand Rapids Michigan) was a Major League Baseball second and Third baseman. The California League is a Class A Advanced Minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Scott Anthony Seabol is the son of Karen Seabol (deceased and Robert Seabol and was born on born May 17, 1975. The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Frontier League, based in Troy Illinois, is a professional independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Greg Tubbs was a Major League Baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1993 The Southern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Pioneer League is a Minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. David Eric Doster (born October 8, 1970 in Fort Wayne Indiana) is a retired Major League Baseball Second baseman. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Robert Charles Fick (born March 15, 1974 in Torrance California) is a Major League Baseball First baseman who is currently a The Midwest League is a Class A Minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Arizona League is a Minor league baseball league that operates in and around Phoenix, Arizona. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) John Anderson may refer to Science John H D Anderson (1726&ndash1796 Scottish natural philosopher John Anderson (zoologist The United League Baseball, based in the Southern United States is an independent baseball league which operates in Texas and Louisiana Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Kevin James Hooper (born December 7, 1976 in) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder currently playing for the Wichita Wingnuts The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Florida State League is a Class A Advanced Minor League Baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Texas League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Desi Wilson (born May 9, 1969) was a First baseman for the San Francisco Giants in the 1996 season The Golden Baseball League, based in Dublin California, is a professional independent baseball league with teams in the western United States and Canada Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Galloway or Mike Galloway may refer to Michael Galloway (politician, Texas politician Mike Galloway (footballer, Scottish The Frontier League, based in Troy Illinois, is a professional independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Pioneer League is a Minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Frontier League, based in Troy Illinois, is a professional independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Stephen Douglas Brady (born November 23, 1969 in Jacksonville Illinois) is a retired Major League Baseball Second baseman. This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The California League is a Class A Advanced Minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. For the professional hockey team see San Francisco Seals (hockey. Unrecognized by Minor League Baseball is the 69 game hitting streak by Joe Wilhoit in 1919. Joseph William Wilhoit ( December 20, 1885 - September 25, 1930) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing Wilhoit was in the independent Western League at the time and his record is considered the all-time Professional Baseball record. The Western League is a name given to several circuits in American Minor league baseball. [6]
College Baseball records
| Player | Classification | Games | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Ventura | NCAA Division I | 58 | 1987 |
| Nick Diyorio | NCAA Division II | 49 | 2005-06 |
| Sam Barth | NCAA Division II | 47 | 2001-2002 |
| Damian Costantino | NCAA Division III | 60 | 2001-03 |
| Tommy Stewart | NAIA | 54 | 1995 |
College Softball records
| Player | Classification | Games | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Graziano | NCAA Division I | 43 | 1993-94 |
| Kerstein McVicker | NCAA Division II | 35 | 1991 |
| Robin Martz | NCAA Division II | 35 | 2004 |
| Heather Bortz | NCAA Division III | 44 | 2003-04 |
| Kim White | NAIA | 28 | 1996 |
See also
References
- ^ The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Official info: Official Rules
- ^ Joe DiMaggio Hitting Streak by Baseball Almanac
- ^ Consecutive Games Hitting Streaks
- ^ ESPN - Phils' Rollins extends streak to 36 games - MLB
- ^ http://www.thebaseballpage.com/stats/lists_feats/30game_hit_streaks.htm
- ^ Joe Wilhoit and Ken Guettler. Robin Mark Ventura (vɨnˈtɝə born July 14 1967 in Santa Maria California) is a former professional Baseball player a Third baseman The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) In Baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing Pitcher and trying to produce offense for one's team Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively The Baseball Research Journal (January, 2000).
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