Legendary slugger Ted Williams continues to own the longest on-base streak in baseball history. Williams reached safely in 84 consecutive games during the 1949 season.
What player has the longest streak of consecutive games played?
MLB announces Lou Gehrig Day
A quarter century ago, Cal Ripken Jr. broke one of baseball’s most unbreakable records, toppling Lou Gehrig’s 2,130-game streak, which stood for 56 years, in 1995. Ripken went on to play 501 more games and set the record at a seemingly unreachable 2,632 games.
Who has the most consecutive hits in a row?
Joe DiMaggio holds the Major League Baseball record with a streak of 56 consecutive games in 1941 which began on May 15 and ended July 17. DiMaggio hit .408 during his streak (91-for-223), with 15 home runs and 55 runs batted in.
Who has the most games played in MLB history?
Pete Rose has played the most games in Major League Baseball history with 3,562 games.
Who holds the record for most hits in a career?
Pete Rose has the most hits in Major League Baseball history with 4,256 hits.
What is the record for most consecutive at bats with a hit?
The longest on record is a three-way tie: the Tigers’ Walt Dropo (1952), the Red Sox’s Pinky Higgins (1938) and the Cubs’ Johnny Kling (1902) all got hits in 12 straight at-bats.
Who has the most consecutive wins in baseball?
For streaks that have included both regular and postseason games, the 1970 and 1971 Baltimore Orioles hold the top two positions with 17 and 16 consecutive victories, respectively. Several entries in the table are denoted as including ties.
Which baseball player played the longest?
Most Seasons Played
| Player | Years Played | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Ryan | 1966-1993 | 27 |
| Cap Anson | 1871-1897 | 27 |
| Deacon McGuire | 1884-1912 | 26 |
| Tommy John | 1963-1989 | 26 |
What current MLB player has played the longest?
Active Leaders & Records for Games Played
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Games Played |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Albert Pujols (21, 41) | 2971 |
| 2. | Miguel Cabrera (19, 38) | 2587 |
| 3. | Robinson Cano (16, 38) | 2234 |
| 4. | Yadier Molina (18, 38) | 2146 |
Who has the most doubles in MLB history?
Career Leaders & Records for Doubles
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tris Speaker+ (22) | 792 |
| 2. | Pete Rose (24) | 746 |
| 3. | Stan Musial+ (22) | 725 |
| 4. | Ty Cobb+ (24) | 724 |
Who has the most pickoffs in MLB?
Pitching records (1876–present)
| Record | Player | # |
|---|---|---|
| Most no-hitters | Nolan Ryan | 7 |
| Most strikeouts | Nolan Ryan | 5,714 |
| Most shutouts | Walter Johnson | 110 |
| Most pickoffs | Steve Carlton | 144 |