1991 – In the Phils’ 10-inning victory, John Kruk gets hit by a pitch for the first time in 2,682 at bats when the Pirates’ Randy Tomlin plunks him. “It didn’t feel good,” grouses Kruk. Herm Winningham had held the record for active players (1,799 appearances).

On August 22, 1991 — 1991 – In the Phils’ 10-inning victory, John Kruk gets hit by a pitch for the first time in 2,682 at bats when the Pirates’ Randy Tomlin plunks him. “It didn’t feel good,” grouses Kruk. Herm Winningham had held the record for active players (1,799 appearances).


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