From 1993, their first season, until 2009, the Colorado Rockies lost game #21 of the season every year. That's the 21st game on their schedule - not their 21st loss.
They won game #21 in 2010, finally breaking the streak.
From 1993, their first season, until 2009, the Colorado Rockies lost game #21 of the season every year. That's the 21st game on their schedule - not their 21st loss.
They won game #21 in 2010, finally breaking the streak.
Greg Maddux pitched over 5000 innings and walked less than 1,000 batters. Almost a fifth of them were intentional walks.
Greg Maddux pitched over 5000 innings and walked less than 1,000 batters. Almost a fifth of them were intentional walks.
Mark McGwire was intentionally walked 150 times in his entire 16 year career.
Barry bonds was intentionally walked 120 times in just 2004.
Mark McGwire was intentionally walked 150 times in his entire 16 year career.
Barry bonds was intentionally walked 120 times in just 2004.
All the walkoff grand slams hit by the Twins have batters whose first names start with the letter J.
All the walkoff grand slams hit by the Twins have batters whose first names start with the letter J.
The first nine players to win consecutive MVP awards in MLB history played nine different positions: Jimmie Foxx(3B),Hal Newhouser(P),Yogi Berra(C),Mickey Mantle(CF),Ernie Banks(SS),Roger Maris(RF),Joe Morgan(2B),Mike Schmidt(3B),Hank Greenberg(1B)
The first nine players to win consecutive MVP awards in MLB history played nine different positions: Jimmie Foxx(3B),Hal Newhouser(P),Yogi Berra(C),Mickey Mantle(CF),Ernie Banks(SS),Roger Maris(RF),Joe Morgan(2B),Mike Schmidt(3B),Hank Greenberg(1B)
The 1994 American League MVP, Frank Thomas, and the National League MVP, Jeff Bagwell, were both born on the same day, May 27th 1968.
The 1994 American League MVP, Frank Thomas, and the National League MVP, Jeff Bagwell, were both born on the same day, May 27th 1968.
Jeremy Hermida is the only player to hit a grand slam in his first major league at bat as a pinch hitter.
Jeremy Hermida is the only player to hit a grand slam in his first major league at bat as a pinch hitter.
The 1933 A's hit 3 cycles over a span of just 13 days. The Braves only hit 2 cycles over a span of 101 years (1907-2008).
The 1933 A's hit 3 cycles over a span of just 13 days. The Braves only hit 2 cycles over a span of 101 years (1907-2008).
There are two men ever who have played in the major leagues with the first name "Williams". Remarkably they were BOTH born in May in the early 90's, they are both still playing pro baseball.
There are two men ever who have played in the major leagues with the first name "Williams". Remarkably they were BOTH born in May in the early 90's, they are both still playing pro baseball.
From 98-2003 the Al East Standings were 1. Yankees 2. Red Sox 3. Blue Jays 4. Orioles 5. Devil Rays in the exact order for six straight years.
From 98-2003 the Al East Standings were 1. Yankees 2. Red Sox 3. Blue Jays 4. Orioles 5. Devil Rays in the exact order for six straight years.
On September 19, 2021, Eddie Rosario of the Atlanta Braves hit for the cycle on five pitches, the smallest number since at least 1900
On September 19, 2021, Eddie Rosario of the Atlanta Braves hit for the cycle on five pitches, the smallest number since at least 1900
Aroldis Chapman threw a pitch clocked at 105.1 mph in 2010, the fastest pitch ever recorded in Major League Baseball history.
Aroldis Chapman threw a pitch clocked at 105.1 mph in 2010, the fastest pitch ever recorded in Major League Baseball history.
Keith McDonald hit a HR in his first major league at bat. In his second ML at bat, he become the 2nd player to hit a HR in their first two ML at bats. Three games later, his next hit was a home run.
Keith McDonald hit a HR in his first major league at bat. In his second ML at bat, he become the 2nd player to hit a HR in their first two ML at bats. Three games later, his next hit was a home run.