Starlin Castro sets RBI Record in his debut
On May 7, 2010 Starlin Castro, the first major leaguer to be born in the 1990’s, becomes the...
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Category: Record Setters
Ichiro Suzuki collected his 200th hit for 7th consecutive season
On September 3, 2007, Ichiro Suzuki collected his 200th hit in Seattle’s victory over the...
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Ichiro collects 1,414 hits in just 1000 games
On May 24, 2007, leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki goes 3-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 13-12 loss to the...
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Ichiro Suzuki makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season
Ichiro Suzuki, with the second of his two singles, a ground ball through the box, makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season. The third-inning historic safety by the Mariner outfielder from Japan surpasses George Sisler’s 84 year-old mark of 257 hits established in 1920 with the St. Louis Browns. He will finish the season with 262 hits.
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Barry Bonds breaks Babe Ruth’s major league record established in 1923 of 170 bases on balls
On October 3, 2001 Barry Bonds walks three times, breaking Babe Ruth’s major league record...
Read MoreRockies tie NL record scoring in 14 straight innings
Larry Walker hits a two-out home run in the 1st inning as the Colorado Rockies tie a National League record by scoring in 14 consecutive innings. The Rockies will not score again and lose to Philadelphia 8-1. The mark was established by the 1894 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1949 New York Giants. The major league mark is 17 set by the Boston Americans in 1903.
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Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs
On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s...
Read MoreMariners set record of futility leaving 16 men on
At the Kingdome, the Mariners tie a major league record set by the 1994 Cardinals when they leave 16 men stranded on the bases without scoring. The Blue Jays take advantage of their opponent’s lack of timely hitting and beat Seattle, 6-0.
Read MoreMontreal scores 13 to set record for most runs in an inning
1997 – The Montreal Expos score 13 runs to set a National League record for runs in a 6th inning during their 19 – 3 win over the San Francisco Giants. Montreal adds five runs in the 5th to set a National League record for runs in consecutive innings with 18.
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Ryne Sanberg breaks Joe morgan homerun record
On April 26, 1997, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs breaks Hall of Famer Joe Morgan’s major league record for most home runs by a second baseman. Sandberg’s 267th career home run at the position helps the Cubs to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Roger Clemens ties his own major league record by striking out 20 batters
On September 18, 1996, Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox ties his own major league record by...
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Mike Benjamin goes on record streak for hits over 3 games collecting 14
On June 11, 1995, the Giants’ Mike Benjamin goes 4-for-6 against the Expos. Benjamin’s...
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Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox catches his 2,226th major league game, breaking the record held by Bob Boone
On June 22, 1993, On his final day as a professional baseball player, 45 year-old Chicago White...
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Eddie Murray passes Mickey Mantle for most RBI as switch hitter
ON June 6, 1992 – Eddie Murray sets a new RBI record for switch hitters, driving in the...
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Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos
On June 16, 1991, Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the...
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Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases
On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases....
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Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by notching his 47th save of the year
On September 3, 1990, Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by...
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Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers notches his sixth career no-hitter
On June 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers notches his sixth career...
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Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king
On May 29, 1990, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the American League’s all-time stolen...
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Vince Coleman breaks Davey Lopes record stealing his 39 & 40th base without being caught
On June 24, 1989, Vince Coleman of the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5 – 2 loss to the Pirates,...
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Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher
On June 21, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a...
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Kirby Puckett ties a major league record by collecting four doubles in a game
On May 13, 1989, future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett ties a major league record by collecting four...
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Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record
On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record for...
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Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break
On July 5, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs...
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Niekro brothers pass the Perry’s in combined wins
On June 1, 1987, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians defeats the Detroit Tigers, 9-6, to...
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