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While the list is far from complete, it does include most of the major record accomplishments of the 2007 season.

REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS SET IN 2007 ML: Craig Biggio, Most times hit by pitch in a career (post-1900), 285 NL: Craig Biggio, Most home runs leading off a game, 53 ML: Barry Bonds, Most career

ML: Barry Bonds, Most career intentional bases on balls, 688 ML: Barry Bonds, Most seasons with 100 or more walks, 14 ML: Prince Fielder, MIL, Youngest player to hit at least 50 home runs in a

1 Society For American Baseball Research Baseball Records Committee UNOFFICIAL LIST OF RECORDS SET AND TIED IN 2007 The December newsletter is devoted to an unofficial list of regular season records set or tied in the past season, along with some major individual accomplishments. Thanks to Bill, Nowlin, Wayne McElreavy, Stan Tyler, and David Vincent who contributed items to these lists. While the list is far from complete, it does include most of the major record accomplishments of the 2007 season. For a more complete list of major league records set and tied in 2007 see the 2008 editions of The Sporting News Complete Baseball Record Book and Elias s The Book of Baseball Records. REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS SET IN 2007 ML: Craig Biggio, Most times hit by pitch in a career (post-1900), 285 NL: Craig Biggio, Most home runs leading off a game, 53 ML: Barry Bonds, Most career home runs, 762 ML: Barry Bonds, Most career home runs by a lefthanded batter, 762 ML: Barry Bonds, Most career home runs by a left fielder, 725 ML: Barry Bonds, Most bases on balls in a career, 2,558 ML: Barry Bonds, Most career intentional bases on balls, 688 ML: Barry Bonds, Most seasons with 100 or more walks, 14 ML: Prince Fielder, MIL, Youngest player to hit at least 50 home runs in a season, 23 yrs 139 days ML: Julio Franco, NY Mets, Oldest player to hit a home run, 48 years, 254 days ML: Julio Franco, NY Mets, Oldest player to have a run batted in, 49 years, 25 days ML: Ryan Howard, PHI, Most strikeouts in a season, 199 ML: Chipper Jones, Most home runs under one manager (Bobby Cox) from start of career, 386 NL: Chipper Jones, Most career home runs by a switch hitter, 386 ML: Jeff Kent, Most career home runs by a second baseman, 339 ML: Albert Pujols, Most consecutive seasons of 30 or more home runs from start of career, 7 AL: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most home runs hit in April, 14 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most home runs in a season by a third baseman, 52 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Youngest player to reach 500 home runs, 32 yrs, 8 days ML: Jimmy Rollins, PHI, Most plate appearances in a season, 778 ML: Jimmy Rollins, PHI, Most at-bats in a season, 716 ML: Sammy Sosa, Most career home runs by a right fielder, 538 ML: Sammy Sosa, Most major league parks with a home run, 45 ML: Ichiro Suzuki, Most consecutive seasons of 200 or more hits from start of career, 7 AL: Ichiro Suzuki, April 29, 2006-May 16, 2007, Most consecutive stolen bases without being caught, 45 ML: Frank Thomas, Most career home runs by a designated hitter, 261 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most runs scored by one team in a game, 30 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most runs batted in by one team in a game, 30 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most runs scored by one team in a doubleheader, 39 ML: Chicago White Sox (8), New York Yankees (8), August 2, Most runs scored by both teams in the second inning, 16 Craig Biggio Prince Fielder Jimmy Rollins Alex Rodriguez

REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS TIED IN 2007 ML: Adrian Beltre, SEA, May 28, July 6, Most games with four or more extra-base hits in a season, 2

game, 6 NL: Rafael Furcal, LA, May 15, Most consecutive games with four hits, 3 ML: Andruw Jones, ATL, May 20, Most strikeouts in a game, 5 ML:

Ordonez, DET, August 12, Most home runs in an inning (2nd), 2 ML: Mark Reynolds, ARI, August, 18, 19, 20, 21, Most consecutive strikeouts by a

consecutive games with an extra-base hit, 11 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most home runs hit in April, 14 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees,

Ichiro Suzuki, Most consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits, 7 ML: Boston, April 22, Most consecutive home runs in an inning (3rd) (M.

Braun) 3 AL: New York, July 31, August 1, Most home runs in two consecutive games, 13 ML: St.

Louis, September 18, Most players used by one team in an extra-inning game (14 Inn.), 28 NL: St. Louis (28), Phila.

) ML: Seattle, Most pinch-hitters used in an inning, 6 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most plate appearances in a nine-inning game by one team, 65

2 REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS TIED IN 2007 ML: Adrian Beltre, SEA, May 28, July 6, Most games with four or more extra-base hits in a season, 2 AL: Elijah Dukes, TB, April 2, 5, Most home runs in first two games of career, 2 AL: Chone Figgins, LA, June 18, Most hits in a nine-inning game, 6 NL: Rafael Furcal, LA, May 15, Most consecutive games with four hits, 3 ML: Andruw Jones, ATL, May 20, Most strikeouts in a game, 5 ML: Bengie Molina, SF, May 7, Most home runs in an inning (5th), 2 ML: Craig Monroe, DET, June 14, Most strikeouts in a game, 5 ML: Magglio Ordonez, DET, August 12, Most home runs in an inning (2nd), 2 ML: Mark Reynolds, ARI, August, 18, 19, 20, 21, Most consecutive strikeouts by a non-pitcher, 9 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most consecutive seasons with 35 or more home runs, 10 AL: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most consecutive games with an extra-base hit, 11 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Most home runs hit in April, 14 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, Sep 5, Most home runs in an inning (7th), 2 ML: Aaron Rowand, PHI, July 14, 17, Most games with four or more extra-base hits in a season, 2 AL: Ichiro Suzuki, Most consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits, 7 ML: Boston, April 22, Most consecutive home runs in an inning (3rd) (M. Ramirez, J.Drew, M. Lowell, J. Varitek), 4 ML: Milwaukee, September 9, Most consecutive home runs to start a game (R. Weeks, J. Hardy, R. Braun) 3 AL: New York, July 31, August 1, Most home runs in two consecutive games, 13 ML: St. Louis, August 6, Most consecutive hits in an inning (5th), 10 NL: St. Louis, September 18, Most players used by one team in an extra-inning game (14 Inn.), 28 NL: St. Louis (28), Phila.(25), September 18, Most players used by both team in an extra-inning game (14 Inn.) ML: Seattle, Most pinch-hitters used in an inning, 6 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most plate appearances in a nine-inning game by one team, 65 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most at-bats in a nine-inning game by one team, 57 AL: Texas, August 22 (1G), Most players scoring two or more runs in a nine-inning game, 9 NL: Washington, Most consecutive games from start of season failing to score in the first inning, 22 Chone Figgins Elijah Dukes Rafael Furcal Bengie Molina Andruw Jones Magglioe Ordonez Aaron Rowand Mark Reynolds

REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS SET IN 2007 ML: Trevor Hoffman, Most career saves, 524 AL: Bobby Jenks, CHI, Most consecutive batters retired in a season, 41 ML: Randy Johnson, Most strikeouts in a

498 AL: Mike Mussina, Most consecutive seasons with ten or more wins, 16 AL: Mariano Rivera, Most career saves, 443 NL: St. Louis, September 18, Most pitchers used in an extra-inning game (14 Inn.

Louis (10) Pittsburgh (8), September 30, Most pitchers used by both teams in a nine-inning game, 18 REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS TIED IN 2007 ML: Bartolo Colon, LA Angels, Most consecutive starts

Texas ML: Bobby Jenks, CHI White Sox, Most consecutive batters retired in a season, 41 ML: Joe Kennedy, ARI, August 14, Most batters hit in an inning, 3 ML: Sergio Mitre, FLA, August 31, Most batters

3 REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS SET IN 2007 ML: Trevor Hoffman, Most career saves, 524 AL: Bobby Jenks, CHI, Most consecutive batters retired in a season, 41 ML: Randy Johnson, Most strikeouts in a career by a lefthanded pitcher, 4,616 ML: Greg Maddux, Most consecutive seasons with ten or more wins, 20 ML: Mike Mussina, Most consecutive games started from start of career (no relief appearances) 498 AL: Mike Mussina, Most consecutive seasons with ten or more wins, 16 AL: Mariano Rivera, Most career saves, 443 NL: St. Louis, September 18, Most pitchers used in an extra-inning game (14 Inn.), 11 NL: St. Louis (10) Pittsburgh (8), September 30, Most pitchers used by both teams in a nine-inning game, 18 REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS TIED IN 2007 ML: Bartolo Colon, LA Angels, Most consecutive starts won against one team, 12, vs. Texas ML: Bobby Jenks, CHI White Sox, Most consecutive batters retired in a season, 41 ML: Joe Kennedy, ARI, August 14, Most batters hit in an inning, 3 ML: Sergio Mitre, FLA, August 31, Most batters hit in an inning, 3 ML: Chase Wright, NY Yankees, April 23, Most home runs allowed in an inning, (3rd), 4 ML: Chase Wright, NY Yankees, April 23, Most consecutive home runs allowed in an inning, (3rd), 4 ML: Colorado, September 7, Most pitchers used in a nine-inning game, 10. ML: Kansas City, Most consecutive games allowing a grand slam, 3 ML: St. Louis, September 30, Most pitchers used in a nine-inning game, 10 REGULAR SEASON FIELDING RECORDS SET IN 2007 ML: Greg Maddux, Most career double plays by a pitcher, 94 ML: Placido Polanco, DET, Most consecutive errorless chances at second base, 888 (still active) ML: Placido Polanco, DET, Most consecutive errorless games at second base, 181 (still active) AL: Kevin Youkilis, BOS, Most consecutive errorless games at first base in a career, 190 (still active) ML: Colorado, Highest fielding percentage in a season,.9892 REGULAR SEASON GENERAL RECORDS SET IN 2007 AL: Boston, Most consecutive seasons without lowest winning percentage in league, 75 ML: Chicago Cubs, Most consecutive seasons without winning the World Series, 99 ML: Florida, Fewest complete games in a season, 0 ML: New York Yankees, Most seasons with 200 or more home runs, 10. ML: New York Yankees, Most consecutive years with 200 or home runs, 8 ML: New York Yankees, Most seasons with 100 or more home runs, 82 NL: San Francisco, Most seasons with 100 or more home runs, 71 ML: Texas, Fewest complete games in a season, 0 ML: Washington, Fewest complete games in a season, 0 Placido Polanco Kevin Youkilis Mike Mussina Bobby Jenks

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES WORTH NOTING IN 2007 Moises Alou, NY Mets, Hit safely in 30 consecutive games Garrett Anderson, LA Angels, August 21, Had 10 runs batted in Craig Biggio reached 3,000 hits

Lost 12 consecutive games Roger Clemens reached 350 wins Elijah Dukes, TB, April 2, hit a home run in his first official at-bat Mark Ellis, OAK, June 4, Hit for the cycle (11 Inn.

hit at least 35 doubles in ten consecutive seasons Aubrey Huff, BAL, June 29, Hit for the cycle Chipper Jones reached 2,000 hits Carlos Lee, HOU, April 13, Hit three home runs in a game Fred Lewis,

4 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES WORTH NOTING IN 2007 Moises Alou, NY Mets, Hit safely in 30 consecutive games Garrett Anderson, LA Angels, August 21, Had 10 runs batted in Craig Biggio reached 3,000 hits Clay Buchholz, BOS, September 1, Pitched a no-hit game against Baltimore, 10-0 Mark Buehrle, CHI White Sox, April 18, Pitched a no-hit game against Texas, 6-0 Chris Capuano, MIL, May13-August 30, Lost 12 consecutive games Roger Clemens reached 350 wins Elijah Dukes, TB, April 2, hit a home run in his first official at-bat Mark Ellis, OAK, June 4, Hit for the cycle (11 Inn.) Tom Glavine reached 300 wins Curtis Granderson, DET, had 20 or more doubles, triples, and home runs ( ) Willie Harris, ATL, July 21, Had six hits in a game Todd Helton became first player to hit at least 35 doubles in ten consecutive seasons Aubrey Huff, BAL, June 29, Hit for the cycle Chipper Jones reached 2,000 hits Carlos Lee, HOU, April 13, Hit three home runs in a game Fred Lewis, SF, May 13, Hit for the cycle Pedro Martinez reached 3,000 strikeouts Justin Morneau, MIN, July 6, Hit three home runs in a game Mike Mussina reached 500 games started Jake Peavy, SD, April 25, Struck out nine consecutive Arizona batters Andy Pettitte reached 200 wins Jimmy Rollins, PHI, had 20 or more doubles, triples, and home runs ( ) Alex Rodriguez reached 500 home runs Curt Schilling reached 3,000 strikeouts Alfonso Soriano, CHI Cubs, June 8, Hit three home runs in a gamesammy Sosa reached 600 home runs Miguel Tejada consecutive games played streak ended at 1,152 Frank Thomas, TOR, September 17, Hit three home runs in a game Frank Thomas reached 500 home runs Jim Thome reached 500 home runs Troy Tulowitzki, COL, April 29, Executed an unassisted triple play in 7th inning at Atlanta (Chipper Jones the batter) Justin Verlander, DET, June 12, Pitched a no-hit game against Milwaukee, 4-0 Luis Vizcaino, NY Yankees, July, 21, Had two relief wins in a day Brandon Webb, ARI, Had 42 consecutive scoreless innings Brad Wilkerson, TEX, July 3, Hit three home runs in a game Troy Tulowitzki Curtis Granderson Brandon Webb

.MOST PRODUCTIVE PLAYERS WHO MADE THEIR DEBUTS IN THE YEARS 1886-1890 David Frank has compiled lists of players who debuted in a specific year and went on to compile the highest totals in various

1886 Games: Billy Shindle, 1422; Lou Bierbauer, 1383; Wilbert Robinson, 1371; Elmer Smith, 1234; Jack Boyle, 1086 Runs: Billy Shindle, 992; Elmer Smith, 912; Lou Bierbauer, 819; Jack Boyle, 668; Hub

1388; Jack Boyle, 1067 2B: Billy Shindle, 226; Wilbert Robinson, 212; Lou Bierbauer, 208; Elmer Smith, 196; Farmer Vaughn, 147 3B: Elmer Smith, 136; Billy Shindle, 97; Lou Bierbauer, 95; Jack Boyle,

McKean, 1654; Tom Daly, 1654 Runs: George Van Haltren, 1639: Mike Griffin, 1405; Lave Cross, 1333; Mike Tiernan, 1313; Ed McKean, 1227 RBI: Lave Cross, 1371; Ed McKean, 1124; George Van Haltren,

Haltren, 285: Ed McKean, 272; Tom Daly, 262 3B: Mike Tiernan, 162; George Van Haltren, 161: Ed McKean, 158; Lave Cross, 135; Mike Griffin, 108 HR: Mike Tiernan, 106; George Van Haltren, 69: Ed

5 .MOST PRODUCTIVE PLAYERS WHO MADE THEIR DEBUTS IN THE YEARS David Frank has compiled lists of players who debuted in a specific year and went on to compile the highest totals in various career categories: games, hits, home runs, etc. This list covers the top five for the years Games: Billy Shindle, 1422; Lou Bierbauer, 1383; Wilbert Robinson, 1371; Elmer Smith, 1234; Jack Boyle, 1086 Runs: Billy Shindle, 992; Elmer Smith, 912; Lou Bierbauer, 819; Jack Boyle, 668; Hub Collins, 653 RBI: Lou Bierbauer, 835; Billy Shindle, 758; Wilbert Robinson, 722; Elmer Smith, 663; Jack Boyle, 564 Hits: Billy Shindle, 1561; Lou Bierbauer, 1521; Elmer Smith, 1454; Wilbert Robinson, 1388; Jack Boyle, B: Billy Shindle, 226; Wilbert Robinson, 212; Lou Bierbauer, 208; Elmer Smith, 196; Farmer Vaughn, 147 3B: Elmer Smith, 136; Billy Shindle, 97; Lou Bierbauer, 95; Jack Boyle, 94; Farmer Vaughn, 93 HR: Elmer Smith, 37; Lou Bierbauer, 33; Billy Shindle, 31; Jack Boyle, 23; Farmer Vaughn, Games: Lave Cross, 2275; George Van Haltren, 1984: Tommy Tucker, 1687; Ed McKean, 1654; Tom Daly, 1654 Runs: George Van Haltren, 1639: Mike Griffin, 1405; Lave Cross, 1333; Mike Tiernan, 1313; Ed McKean, 1227 RBI: Lave Cross, 1371; Ed McKean, 1124; George Van Haltren, 1014: Tommy Tucker, 932; Mike Tiernan, 851 Hits: Lave Cross, 2645; George Van Haltren, 2532: Ed McKean, 2083; Tommy Tucker, 1882; Mike Tiernan, B: Lave Cross, 411; Mike Griffin, 313; George Van Haltren, 285: Ed McKean, 272; Tom Daly, 262 3B: Mike Tiernan, 162; George Van Haltren, 161: Ed McKean, 158; Lave Cross, 135; Mike Griffin, 108 HR: Mike Tiernan, 106; George Van Haltren, 69: Ed McKean, 66; Tom Daly, 49; Lave Cross, Games: Jake Beckley, 2389; Kid Gleason, 1966; Ed Delahanty, 1835; Dummy Hoy, 1796; Hugh Duffy, 1737 Runs: Billy Hamilton, 1697; Jake Beckley, 1602; Ed Delahanty, 1599; Hugh Duffy, 1552; Dummy Hoy, 1426 RBI: Jake Beckley, 1578; Ed Delahanty, 1464; Hugh Duffy, 1302; Duke Farrell, 912; Kid Gleason, 823 Hits: Jake Beckley, 2934; Ed Delahanty, 2596; Hugh Duffy, 2282; Billy Hamilton, 2164; Dummy Hoy, B: Ed Delahanty, 522; Jake Beckley, 473; Hugh Duffy, 325; Dummy Hoy, 248; Billy Hamilton, 242 3B: Jake Beckley, 244; Ed Delahanty, 185; Duke Farrell, 123; Dummy Hoy, 121; Hugh Duffy, 119 HR: Hugh Duffy, 106; Ed Delahanty, 101; Jake Beckley, 87; Walt Wilmot, 58; Duke Farrell, Games: Herman Long, 1874; Jack Doyle, 1564; Jimmy McAleer, 1020; Bug Holliday, 928; Jack Crooks, 794 Runs: Herman Long, 1455; Jack Doyle, 971; Bug Holliday, 728; Jimmy McAleer, 619; Jack Crooks, 536 RBI: Herman Long, 1055; Jack Doyle, 968; Bug Holliday, 617; Jimmy McAleer, 469; Dusty Miller, 421 Hits: Herman Long, 2127; Jack Doyle, 1806; Bug Holliday, 1134; Jimmy McAleer, 1007; Dusty Miller, 769 2B: Herman Long, 342; Jack Doyle, 315; Bug Holliday, 162; Dusty Miller, 139; Jimmy McAleer, 114 3B: Herman Long, 97; Bug Holliday, 71; Jack Doyle, 64; Dusty Miller, 50; Jack Stivetts, 46 HR: Herman Long, 91; Bug Holliday, 65; Charlie Duffee, 35; Jack Stivetts, 35; Jack Doyle, Games: George Davis, 2368; Tommy Corcoran, 2200; Jesse Burkett, 2067; Patsy Donovan, 1821; Bobby Lowe, 1818 Runs: Jesse Burkett, 1720; George Davis, 1539; Patsy Donovan, 1318; Tommy Corcoran, 1184; Bobby Lowe, 1131 RBI: George Davis, 1437; Tommy Corcoran, 1135; Bobby Lowe, 984; Jesse Burkett, 952; Steve Brodie, 900 Hits: Jesse Burkett, 2850; George Davis, 2660; Patsy Donovan, 2253; Tommy Corcoran, 2252; Bobby Lowe, B: George Davis, 451; Jesse Burkett, 320; Tommy Corcoran, 289; Bobby Lowe, 230; Patsy Donovan, 207 3B: Jesse Burkett,182; George Davis, 163; Tommy Corcoran, 155; Bill Joyce, 106; Steve Brodie, 89 HR: Jesse Burkett 75; George Davis, 73; Bobby Lowe, 71: Bill Joyce, 70; Tommy Corcoran, 34 Wilbert Robinson Lave Cross Jake Beckley Herman Long Jesse Burkett

Courtesy of Walt Wilson, here are the batterymates for the two men who pitched the Cincinnati Reds to consecutive National League pennants in 1939-1940 and a World Series win in 1940.

Starts Shutouts Ernie Lombardi 220 19 Jimmie Wilson 40 4 Gilly Campbell 20 1 Ray Lamanno 19 0 Gus Mancuso 17 1 Rollie Hemsley 16 0 Mickey Livingston 16 1 Willard Hershberger 13 1 Dewey Williams 12 1

6 Courtesy of Walt Wilson, here are the batterymates for the two men who pitched the Cincinnati Reds to consecutive National League pennants in and a World Series win in Paul Derringer pitched for St. Louis (NL) ; Cincinnati (NL) ; and Chicago (NL) He made 445 starts and threw 32 shutouts. Starts Shutouts Ernie Lombardi Jimmie Wilson 40 4 Gilly Campbell 20 1 Ray Lamanno 19 0 Gus Mancuso 17 1 Rollie Hemsley 16 0 Mickey Livingston 16 1 Willard Hershberger 13 1 Dewey Williams 12 1 Billy Holm 9 0 Clyde McCullough 9 1 Len Rice 9 0 Clyde Manion 7 1 Dick West 7 1 Hank Erickson 5 0 Paul Gillespie 4 0 Chico Hernandez 4 0 Bob O'Farrell 4 0 Al Lakeman 3 0 Al Todd 3 0 Jack Crouch 2 0 Spud Davis 1 0 Bill DeLancey 1 0 Roy Easterwood 1 0 Mike Gonzalez 1 0 Mickey Kreitner 1 0 Johnny Riddle 1 0 Total Bucky Walters pitched for Philadelphia (NL) ; Cincinnati (NL) ; and Boston (NL) He made 398 starts and threw 42 shutouts. Starts Shutouts Ernie Lombardi Ray Mueller Ray Lamanno 49 4 Bill Atwood 41 5 Jimmie Wilson 34 3 Earl Grace 20 1 Dick West 14 0 Willard Hershberger 12 0 Al Lakeman 10 1 Al Unser 8 1 Al Todd 6 1 Rollie Hemsley 5 1 Joe Just 4 1 Johnny Riddle 3 0 Bill Baker 2 0 Cap Clark 1 0 Tony DePhillips 1 0 Walter Stephenson 1 0 Dewey Williams 1 0 Total Three of Walters shutouts were with more than one catcher. One of Derringer s shutouts was with more than one catcher.

OYO Baseball Hall of Fame Collector s Checklist

OYO Baseball Hall of Fame Collector s Checklist RARY PRODUCT SERIES UPC Seq Numbered to 505 George Brett: Hall of Fame: American League: Generation 1 All Star Game Edition 1 099304293881 Rare Hall Of Fame: Earl Weaver: Baltimore Orioles: Generation