Society For American Baseball Research Baseball Records Committee Lyle Spatz, Editor December 2009

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1 Society For American Baseball Research Baseball Records Committee Lyle Spatz, Editor December 2009 Not everything that counts is counted; not everything that is counted is worth counting. ---Albert Einstein UNOFFICIAL LIST OF RECORDS SET AND TIED IN 2009 As always, the December newsletter contains unofficial lists of regular season records set or tied in the past season, along with some major individual accomplishments. Thanks to Ev Cope, Joe Dittmar, Bill Nowlin, Stan Tyler, and David Vincent who contributed items. While these lists are far from complete, they do include most of the major record accomplishments of the 2009 season. For a more complete list of major league records set and tied in 2009 see the 2010 edition of Elias s The Book of Baseball Records. REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS SET IN 2009 ML: Derek Jeter, Most hits by a shortstop, 2,731 ML: Chipper Jones, ATL, Most home runs under one manager (Bobby Cox) from start of career, 426 NL: Chipper Jones, ATL, Most career home runs by a switch hitter, 426 ML: Joe Mauer, MIN, Highest one-season batting average by catcher, 100 or More Games,.365 ML: David Ortiz, Most career home runs by a designated hitter, 274 ML: Albert Pujols, STL, Most consecutive seasons of 30 or more home runs from start of career, 9 ML: Albert Pujols, STL, Most intentional walks received by a right-handed batter, 44 ML: Mark Reynolds, ARI, Most strikeouts in a season, 223 ML: Brian Roberts, BAL, Most doubles in a season by a switch hitter, 56 AL: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, October 4, Most runs batted in in an inning, 7 ML: Ichiro Suzuki, SEA, Most consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits, 9 ML: Ichiro Suzuki, SEA, Most consecutive seasons of 200 or more hits from start of career, 9 ML: Ichiro Suzuki, SEA, Most seasons leading league in singles, 9 ML: Ichiro Suzuki, SEA, Most consecutive seasons leading league in singles, 9 AL: Ichiro Suzuki, SEA, Most consecutive seasons with 150 or more singles, 9 AL: Boston, May 7, Most runs in an inning before an out was made, 12 (6th inning) ML: Boston, Most times for a franchise scoring ten or more runs in an inning, 31 AL: Cleveland, April 18, Most extra-base hits in an inning, 8 ML: Cleveland, April 18, Most runs scored in the second inning, 14 ML: New York Yankees, Most home games hitting at least one home run, 80 REGULAR SEASON BATTING RECORDS TIED IN 2009 ML: Carl Crawford, TB, May 3, Most stolen bases in a game (post-1898), 6 ML: Michael Cuddyer, MIN, August 23, Most home runs in an inning, 2 ML: Dexter Fowler, COL, April 27, Most stolen bases in a game by a rookie (post-1898), 5 ML: Ross Gload (21) and Wes Helms (17), FLA, Most pinch-hits in a season by teammates, 38 ML: Ken Griffey, Jr., Most opening day home runs in a career, 8 AL: Ian Kinsler, TEX, April 15, Most hits in a nine-inning game, 6 NL: Albert Pujols, STL, Most grand slams in a season, 5 ML: Alex Rios, TOR, Most games in a career with five or more strikeouts, 2 ML: Alex Rios, TOR, June 4, Most strikeouts in a nine-inning game, 5 AL: Alex Rodriguez, Most seasons with 30 or more home runs, 13 AL: Alex Rodriguez, Most consecutive seasons with 30 or more home runs, 12 ML: Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees, October 4, Most home runs in an inning, 2 ML: Josh Willingham, WAS, July 27, Most grand slams in a game, 2 ML: Boston, May 7, Most runs in an inning before an out was made, 12 ML: Chicago Cubs, September 8, Most consecutive hits to start a game, 8 AL: Cleveland, April 18, Most total bases in an inning, 27 AL: LA Angels, August 16, Most runs scored in the thirteenth inning, 9 ML: NY Yankees, Most players with 20 or more home runs, 7 ML: Philadelphia, Most players with 30 or more home runs, 4

2 REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS SET IN 2009 ML: Mark Buehrle, CHI White Sox, July 23, 28, Most consecutive batters retired over two games, 45 ML: Trevor Hoffman, Most career saves, 591 ML: Randy Johnson, Most strikeouts in a career by a left-handed pitcher, 4,875 ML: Andy Pettitte, Most career runners picked off (since 1973), 92 AL: Mariano Rivera, Most career saves, 526 AL: Cleveland, May 7, Most runs allowed in an inning before an out was made, 12 (6th inning) ML: NY Yankees, April 18, Most runs allowed in the second inning, 14 AL: NY Yankees, April 18, Most extra-base hits allowed in an inning, 8 REGULAR SEASON PITCHING RECORDS TIED IN 2009 ML: Baltimore, Most victorious debuts by a starting pitcher (post-1893), 5 AL: Baltimore, August 16, Most runs allowed in the thirteenth inning, 9 ML: Boston May 27, Most wild pitches in a game by one team, 6 REGULAR SEASON FIELDING RECORDS SET OR TIED IN 2009 ML: Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS, May 20, Tied record for most putouts by an outfielder in a nine-inning game, 12 NL: Albert Pujols, STL, Most assists in a season by a first baseman, 185 ML: Ivan Rodriguez, Most games played as a catcher, 2,288 AL: CHI White Sox, August 7, Most double plays turned by ground outs, 6 ML: New York Yankees, Most consecutive games without an error (May 14-June 1), 18 REGULAR SEASON GENERAL RECORDS SET OR TIED IN 2009 AL: Boston, Most consecutive seasons without lowest winning percentage in league, 77 ML: Chicago Cubs, Most consecutive seasons without winning the World Series, 101 ML: Los Angeles Dodgers, Most consecutive home games won to start a season, 13 ML: New York Yankees, Most seasons with 100 or more home runs, 84 ML: New York Yankees, Most pennants won, 40 ML: Pittsburgh, Most consecutive losing seasons, 17 Albert Pujols Mark Buehrle Brian Roberts Chipper Jones

3 2009 PERFORMANCES WORTH NOTING Eric Bruntlett, PHI, August 23, Executed an unassisted triple play as a second baseman Mark Buehrle, CHI White Sox, July 10, Pitched a perfect game against Tampa Bay, 5-0 A. J. Burnett, NY Yankees, June 20, Struck out the side on nine pitches (3rd inning vs. FLA) Melky Cabrera, NY Yankees, August 2, Hit for the cycle Michael Cuddyer, MIN, May 22, Hit for the cycle Andre Ethier, LA Dodgers, June 26, Hit three home runs in a game Johnny Gomes, CIN, August 13, Hit three home runs in a game Adrian Gonzalez, SD, August 11, Had six hits in a nine-inning game Todd Helton, Reached 500 doubles Orlando Hudson, LA Dodgers, April 13, Hit for the cycle Torii Hunter, LA Angels, June 13, Hit three home runs in a game Derek Jeter, Reached 1,500 runs scored Randy Johnson, Reached 300 wins Andruw Jones, TEX, July 8, Hit three home runs in a game Ian Kinsler, TEX, April 15, Hit for the cycle Ian Kinsler, TEX, April 15, Had six hits in a nine-inning game Paul Konerko, CHI White Sox, July 7, Hit three home runs in a game Jason Kubel, MIN, April 17, Hit for the cycle Adam Lind, TOR, September 29, Hit three home runs in a game Andrew McCutchen, PIT, August 1, Hit three home runs in a game Ricky Nolasco, FLA, September 29, Struck out nine batters in a row Ross Ohlendorf, PIT, September 5, Struck out the side on nine pitches (7th inning vs. STL) Gerardo Parra ARI, May 13, Hit a home run in his first major league at bat Felix Pie, BAL, August 14, Hit for the cycle Mariano Rivera, Reached 500 saves Freddy Sanchez, PIT, May 25, Had six hits in a nine-inning game Jonathan Sanchez, SF, July 10, Pitched a no-hit game against San Diego, 8-0 Jordan Schafer, ATL, April 5, Hit a home run in his first major league at bat Gary Sheffield, Reached 500 home runs Gary Sheffield, Became the third player to hit a home run as a teenager and as a 40-year-old Troy Tulowitzki, COL, August 10, Hit for the cycle Dan Uggla, Became the second baseman to reach 100 home runs in the fewest games, 502 Dan Uggla, Became the first second baseman to have 30 or more home runs in three consecutive seasons B. J. Upton, TB, October 2, Hit for the cycle Omar Vizquel, Became the first player ever to play shortstop in 21 seasons Jayson Werth, PHI, May 12, Stole second, third, and home in one inning (7th) Chris Young, ARI, September 6, Hit three home runs in a game Ryan Zimmerman, WAS, Batted safely in 30 consecutive games Arizona, May 4, Executed a triple play vs. LA Dodgers Boston, May 20, Four home runs in an inning (fifth inning) J. Varitek, D. Ortiz, J. Bay, M. Lowell Milwaukee, September 6, Executed a triple play vs. San Francisco NY Yankees, May 20, Three consecutive home runs (second inning), Nick Swisher, Robinson Cano, Melky Cabrera Philadelphia, August 23, Executed a triple play vs. NY Mets Pittsburgh, April 12, Executed a triple play vs. Cincinnati Texas, May 20, Executed a triple play vs. Detroit YOSELOFF SABR BASEBALL RESEARCH GRANT Over the past five years, the Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research Grant Program has awarded nearly $44,000 to 29 individuals for a total of 32 grant projects. Their research has been published in the Baseball Research Journal, The National Pastime, SABR s minor league database, as part of the BioProject, in committee newsletters and presented at SABR conventions and conferences. If you have a baseball research project that you haven t pursued due to lack of funds for travel, library fees, or other expenses, why not apply? Maybe we ll be publishing your research next. The application form is available on the SABR website under Awards. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2010.

4 MOST PRODUCTIVE PLAYERS WHO MADE THEIR DEBUTS IN THE YEARS The following is a list 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: Chris Speier, 2260; Chris Chambliss, 2175; Ron Cey, 2073; George Hendrick, 2048; Dave Kingman, 1941 Runs: Cecil Cooper, 1012; Ron Cey, 977; George Hendrick, 941; Chris Chambliss, 912; Dave Kingman, 901 RBI: Dave Kingman, 1210; Ron Cey, 1139; Cecil Cooper, 1125; George Hendrick, 1111; Chris Chambliss, 972 Hits: Cecil Cooper, 2192; Chris Chambliss, 2109; George Hendrick, 1980; Ron Cey, 1868; Chris Speier, B: Cecil Cooper, 415; Chris Chambliss, 392; George Hendrick, 343; Ron Cey, 328; Chris Speier, 302 3B: Derrell Thomas, 54; Chris Speier, 50: Darrell Porter, 48; Cecil Cooper, 47; Frank Taveras, 44 HR: Dave Kingman, 442; Ron Cey, 316; George Hendrick, 267; Cecil Cooper, 241; Ben Oglivie, Games: Dwight Evans, 2606: Buddy Bell, 2405; Mike Schmidt, 2404; Bob Boone, 2264; Gary Matthews, 2033 Runs: Mike Schmidt, 1506; Dwight Evans, 1470: Buddy Bell, 1151; Gary Matthews, 1083; Davy Lopes, 1023 RBI: Mike Schmidt, 1595; Dwight Evans, 1384; Buddy Bell, 1106; Gary Matthews, 978; Bob Boone, 826 Hits: Buddy Bell, 2514; Dwight Evans, 2446; Mike Schmidt, 2234; Gary Matthews, 2011; Bob Boone, B: Dwight Evans, 483; Buddy Bell, 425; Mike Schmidt, 408; Garry Maddox, 337; Gary Matthews, 319 3B: Dwight Evans, 73; Jorge Orta, 63; Garry Maddox, 62; Mike Schmidt, 59; Buddy Bell, 56; Enos Cabell, 56 HR: Mike Schmidt, 548; Dwight Evans, 385; Gary Matthews, 234; Buddy Bell, 201; Cliff Johnson, Games: Dave Winfield, 2973; George Brett, 2707; Dave Parker, 2466; Brian Downing, 2344; Frank White, 2324 Runs: Dave Winfield, 1669; George Brett, 1583; Dave Parker, 1272; Brian Downing, 1188; Ken Griffey, 1129 RBI: Dave Winfield, 1833; George Brett, 1595; Dave Parker, 1493; Brian Downing, 1073; Andre Thornton, 895 Hits: George Brett, 3154; Dave Winfield, 3110; Dave Parker, 2712; Ken Griffey, 2143; Brian Downing, B: George Brett, 665; Dave Winfield, 540; Dave Parker, 526; Frank White, 407; Ken Griffey, 364 3B: George Brett, 137; Dave Winfield, 88; Phil Garner, 82; Ken Griffey, 77; Dave Parker, 75 HR: Dave Winfield, 465; Dave Parker, 339; George Brett, 317; Brian Downing, 275; Gorman Thomas, Games: Robin Yount, 2856; Gary Carter, 2295; Jim Rice, 2089; Keith Hernandez, 2088; Fred Lynn, 1969 Runs: Robin Yount, 1632; Jim Rice, 1249; Keith Hernandez, 1124; Fred Lynn, 1063; Gary Carter, 1025 RBI: Jim Rice, 1451; Robin Yount, 1406; Gary Carter, 1225; Fred Lynn, 1111; Keith Hernandez, 1071 Hits: Robin Yount, 3142; Jim Rice, 2452; Keith Hernandez, 2182; Gary Carter, 2092; Fred Lynn, B: Robin Yount, 583; Keith Hernandez, 426; Fred Lynn, 388; Jim Rice, 373; Gary Carter, 371 3B: Robin Yount, 126; Jim Rice, 79; Larry Herndon, 76; Claudell Washington, 69; Al Cowens, 68 HR: Jim Rice, 382; Gary Carter, 324; Fred Lynn, 306; Larry Parrish, 256; Robin Yount, Games: Willie Randolph, 2202; Jack Clark, 1994; Chet Lemon, 1988; Dave Collins, 1701; Roy Smalley, 1653 Runs: Willie Randolph, 1239; Jack Clark, 1118; Chet Lemon, 973; Roy Smalley, 745; Omar Moreno, 699 RBI: Jack Clark, 1180; Chet Lemon, 884; Roy Smalley, 694; Willie Randolph, 687; Dan Ford, 566 Hits: Willie Randolph, 2210; Chet Lemon, 1875; Jack Clark, 1826; Roy Smalley, 1454; Rick Manning, B: Chet Lemon, 396; Jack Clark, 332; Willie Randolph, 316; Roy Smalley, 244; Dan Ford, 214 3B: Omar Moreno, 87; Craig Reynolds, 65; Willie Randolph, 65; Chet Lemon, 61; Dave Collins, 52 HR: Jack Clark, 340; Chet Lemon, 215; Roy Smalley, 163; Ellis Valentine, 123; Dan Ford, 121 Cecil Cooper Dwight Evans Dave Winfield Gary Carter Willie Randolph

5 CATCHING SI JOHNSON AND SYL JOHNSON Courtesy of Walt Wilson, here are the batterymates for two journeyman right-handers who had long careers and are easily confused with one another--at least by me. CATCHING SI JOHNSON Si Johnson pitched for Cincinnati (NL) ; St. Louis (NL) ; Philadelphia (NL) , 1946; and Boston (NL) He made 272 starts and threw 13 shutouts. Ernie Lombardi 51 0 Bennie Warren 40 1 Mickey Livingston 27 2 Clyde Sukeforth 22 0 Clyde Manion 20 2 Mickey Owen 16 0 Phil Masi 11 0 Bruce Ogrodowski 11 0 Gilly Campbell 10 1 Rollie Hemsley 10 2 Bob O Farrell 9 0 Lena Styles 8 0 Casper Asbjornson 7 1 Bobby Bragan 5 0 Don Padgett 5 1 Herb Bremer 3 1 Spud Davis 3 1 Stew Hofferth 3 0 Bill Atwood 2 0 Hank Camelli 2 0 Jack Crouch 2 1 Hank Erickson 2 0 Johnny Gooch 1 0 Wally Millies 1 0 Ken O'Dea 1 0 Total CATCHING SYL JOHNSON Syl Johnson pitched for Detroit (AL) ; St. Louis (NL) ; Cincinnati (NL) 1934; and Philadelphia (NL) He made 209 starts and threw 11 shutouts. Jimmie Wilson 71 9 Johnny Bassler 31 0 Gus Mancuso 31 1 Al Todd 15 1 Spud Davis 13 0 Earl Grace 12 0 Bill Atwood 10 0 Earl Smith 6 0 Bob O'Farrell 5 0 Larry Woodall Bill DeLancey Bennie Warren 3 0 Cap Clark 1 0 Bill Lewis 1 0 Wally Millies 1 0 Gabby Street 1 0 Ernie Vick 1 0 Total All of Johnson s shutouts were with one catcher. All of Johnson s shutouts were with one catcher. Si Johnson Syl Johnson

6 CATCHING SCOTT MCGREGOR AND MIKE BODDICKER Courtesy of Walt Wilson, here are the batterymates for left-hander Scott McGregor and right-hander Mike Boddicker, the aces of the last Baltimore Orioles team to win a World Series. CATCHING SCOTT MCGREGOR Scott McGregor pitched for Baltimore (AL) He made 309 starts and threw 23 shutouts. Rick Dempsey Joe Nolan 34 2 Dan Graham 31 2 Terry Kennedy 18 1 Floyd Rayford 18 1 Al Pardo 11 0 Dave Skaggs 11 1 John Stefero 6 0 Carl Nichols 1 1 Orlando Sanchez 1 0 Larry Sheets 1 0 Tom Shopay 1 0 Total All of McGregor s shutouts were with one catcher. CATCHING MIKE BODDICKER Mike Boddicker pitched for Baltimore (AL) ; Boston (AL) ; Kansas City (AL) ; and Milwaukee (AL) He made 309 starts and threw 16 shutouts. Rick Dempsey 85 7 Terry Kennedy 42 2 Tony Pena 29 0 Rich Gedman 26 1 Rick Cerone 21 2 Mike Macfarlane 16 0 Brent Mayne 16 0 Floyd Rayford 16 3 Al Pardo John Stefero Joe Nolan 8 0 Mickey Tettleton 7 0 John Marzano 6 0 Joe Kmak 5 0 Tim Spehr 4 0 Tom Lampkin 3 0 Carl Nichols 2 0 Dave Nilsson 2 0 Dan Graham 1 0 Bob Melvin 1 0 Dave Van Gorder 1 0 Total All of Boddicker s shutouts were with one catcher.