On May 16, 1933, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut. Travis sets a modern day record by collecting five singles in his first five at-bats. Travis is retired in his final two at-bats, but his Senators still defeat the Cleveland Indians, 11-10, in 12 innings.
Senators third baseman Cecil Travis becomes the second rookie to collect five hits in his first five at bats in his major league debut, joining Hall of Fame left fielder Fred Clarke, who accomplished the feat in 1894 while playing for the Louisville Colonels.
He is retired in his last two at bats In the 12-inning Griffith Stadium contest, the team’s 12-11 victory over Cleveland. The teams break the major-league record by using 11 pitchers in the extra-inning game.
