Category: Milestones

Milestones

Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia A’s collects his 4,000th hit

Jul 18, 1927 | Batting Feat, Milestones

On July 18, 1927, Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia A’s collects his 4,000th hit. Cobb’s double caroms...

Jim Bunning first pitcher since cy young to record 1000 strikeouts in both leagues

Apr 14, 1968 | Milestones, Pitching Feats
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list

Jun 22, 1982 | Batting Feat, Milestones
Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game

Aug 7, 2004 | 300th Victory, Milestones
Oakland A’s manager Billy Martin notches his 1,000th

Jul 8, 1982 | Manager, Milestones
Walter Johnson wins his 300th career game in 9-8 Slugfest

May 14, 1920 | 300th Victory, Milestones
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies breaks Stan Musial’s all-time National League hit record with hit No. 3,631.

Aug 10, 1981 | Milestones
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees draws the 2,000th walk of his career

Jul 17, 1934 | Milestones
Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout

Jun 24, 1983 | 3000 Strikeout, Milestones
Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-run homer

May 4, 1975 | Milestones
Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game

Jul 25, 1941 | 300th Victory, Milestones
Honus Wagner becomes the first player in baseball’s modern era to reach 3,000 hits

Jun 9, 1914 | 3000 Hit Club, Milestones
Jim Thome hit his 500th career homer

Sep 16, 2007 | 500 Homerun, Milestones
Mel Ott hit his 400th career home run and collected his 1,500th career RBI

Jun 1, 1941 | Milestones
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club

May 14, 1967 | 500 Homerun, Homerun History, Milestones
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 500th home run

Aug 11, 1929 | 500 Homerun, Milestones
Cleveland Indians take the field wearing numbers on their uniform sleeves

Jun 26, 1916 | Milestones, Uniforms
Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games

Jul 24, 1978 | Hitting Streaks, Milestones
Tom Seaver wins his 300th game in New York

Aug 4, 1985 | 300th Victory, Milestones
Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th home run

Jun 9, 2008 | 600 Homerun, Milestones

3000 Hit Club

Alex Rodriguez joins the 3,000 hit club with a 1st-inning homer

Jun 19, 2015

On June 19, 2015 At Yankee Stadium, Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees joins the 3,000 hit club with a...

Craig Biggio of the Astros collects his 3,000th career hit

Jun 28, 2007
Wade Boggs of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit

Aug 7, 1999
Tony Gwynn collects his 3,000th hit

Aug 6, 1999
Paul Molitor of the Minnesota Twins collects the 3,000th hit of his career.

Sep 16, 1996

Jim Bunning first pitcher since cy young to record 1000 strikeouts in both leagues

Apr 14, 1968 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

On April 14, 1968, Jim Bunning records the 1,000th strikeout of his National League career. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-hander becomes the first pitcher since Cy Young to record 1,000 K’s in both the National and American leagues.

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list

Jun 22, 1982 | Batting Feat, Milestones

On June 22, 1982, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time...

Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia A’s collects his 4,000th hit

Jul 18, 1927 | Batting Feat, Milestones

On July 18, 1927, Ty Cobb of the Philadelphia A’s collects his 4,000th hit. Cobb’s double caroms...

Jim Bunning records the 1,000th strikeout of his National League career

Apr 14, 1968 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

Barry Bonds hit his 755th homer to tie Hank Aaron as the all-time leader in that category

Aug 4, 2007 | Milestones

Barry Bonds hit his 755th homer to tie Hank Aaron as the all-time leader in that category

Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run

Jul 26, 1978 | Milestones

On July 26, 1978, Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run in a 12-3...

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits his 535th home run to move into third place on the all-time list

Sep 19, 1968 | Milestones

On September 19, 1968, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits his 535th home run to move into...

Keith Hernandez reaches 1000 RBI

Apr 26, 1988 | Milestones

On April 26, 1988, New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez hits a pair of home runs and drives in seven runs during a 13-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves. The seven RBI give Hernandez 1,000 for his major league career.

Ted Williams becomes the fourth major league player to hit his 500th home run

Jun 17, 1960 | 500 Homerun, Milestones

On June 17, 1960, at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ted Williams becomes the fourth major league...

Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics play the first night game in American League history

May 16, 1939 | Ball Park, ballpark, Milestones

On May 16, 1939, the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics play the first night game in...

Nolan Ryan drives in winning run after striking out 4500th batter

Sep 9, 1987 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

On September 9, 1987, Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros strikes out 16 batters to surpass the...

Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game

Oct 6, 1985 | 300th Victory, Milestones

On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th...

John Smoltz strikes out Felipe Lopez of the Washington Nationals for his 3,000th career strikeout

Apr 22, 2008 | 3000 Strikeout, Milestones

On April 22, 2008, John Smoltz strikes out Felipe Lopez of the Washington Nationals for his 3,000th career strikeout, becoming the 16th pitcher to reach that mark.

Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer

Aug 4, 2007 | 500 Homerun, Milestones

Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer

Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs ending their record of 29 consecutive victories

Jul 27, 1987 | Milestones, Minor Leagues

On July 27, 1987, the Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs, 7-5, to end their...

Mel Harder becomes 50th pitcher to win 200 games

May 10, 1944 | 200 Win, Milestones

On May 10, 1944, Mel Harder of the Cleveland Indians wins his 200th career game. With a 5-4...

Andy Pettitte becomes 27th lefty to win 200 game

Sep 19, 2007 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

On September 19, 2007, New York’s Andy Pettitte won his 200th game, defeating the Orioles,...

Aaron reaches 600 homeruns – only 3rd man to do this

Apr 27, 1971 | 600 Homerun, Homerun History, Milestones

On April 27, 1971, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron becomes the third man to reach the 600-home run milestone. Aaron hits a 350-foot blast off Giants’ hurler Gaylord Perry, joining Babe Ruth and Willie Mays in the exclusive club. Aaron will eventually surpass both players, becoming the game’s all-time home run king.

Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros becomes the first pitcher in history to record 4,000 strikeouts

Jul 11, 1985 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

FollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow On July 11, 1985, Nolan Ryan of the Houston...

Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer

Jun 18, 1976 | Milestones

On June 18, 1976, Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer, giving the Brewers a 3-2 win over...

Robin Yount becomes the third youngest player to reach 3,000 hits

Sep 9, 1992 | 3000 Hit Club, Milestones

On September 9, 1992, Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers singles against Jose Mesa of the...

Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3000th hit

Aug 13, 1979 | 3000 Hit Club, Milestones

Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3,000th hit

Bob Feller earns his 200th career victory

Jul 2, 1950 | Milestones

On July 2, 1950, Hall of Fame righthander Bob Feller earns his 200th career victory, against the...

Robinson and Gaston – first African-American managers oppose each other in MLB history

Jun 27, 1989 | Milestones

On June 27, 1989, African-American managers oppose each other for the first time in major league...

Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black lineup in major league history

Sep 1, 1971 | Milestones

On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black lineup in major league...

Jackie Robinson Debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Apr 10, 1947 | Debut, Milestones

On April 10, 1947, in one of the most significant moments in baseball history, Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player of the 20th century to sign a major league contract. Robinson signs a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers, whose general manager, Branch Rickey, had personally recruited Robinson from the Negro Leagues…

Hall of Fame pitcher Mickey Welch wins the 300th game of his career

Jul 28, 1890 | 300th Victory, Milestones

On July 28, 1890, future Hall of Fame pitcher Mickey Welch wins the 300th game of his career....

Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games

May 10, 1970 | Milestones, Pitching Feats

On May 10, 1970, Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league...

Pete Alexander wins his 300th game

Sep 20, 1924 | 300th Victory, Milestones

On September 20, 1924, future Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Chicago Cubs wins...

Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts

Apr 27, 1983 | Milestones, Pitching Feats, Record Setters

On April 27, 1983, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan becomes the all-time strikeout king in major league history. The Houston Astros’ ace strikes out Brad Mills of the Montreal Expos to record his 3,509th strikeout, surpassing Walter Johnson for the all-time record.