In 2013, a particular batting feat occurred for the 11th game in the past 10 seasons, in the games shown below. Prior to 2004, this same batting feat had happened only 24 times in major-league history.
What is this unusual batting feat that has become more commonplace (relatively speaking) in recent years?
Rk | Date | Tm | Opp | Rslt |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Apr 10, 2013 | LAA | OAK | L,5-11 |
2 | Aug 12, 2011 | ATL | CHC | W,10-4 |
3 | Aug 29, 2009 | CHW | NYY | L,0-10 |
4 | Aug 4, 2009 | NYM | STL | L,7-12 |
5 | Sep 2, 2008 | NYY | TBR | W,7-2 |
6 | Jun 7, 2008 | FLA | CIN | W,8-7 |
7 | May 27, 2008 | BOS | SEA | L,3-4 |
8 | Aug 22, 2007 | TOR | OAK | L,1-4 |
9 | Jul 2, 2007 | HOU | PHI | W,7-5 |
10 | May 3, 2007 | TEX | NYY | L,3-4 |
11 | Aug 28, 2005 | CIN | PIT | W,7-2 |
Generated 12/9/2013.
Hint: 1994 is the only other season with multiple games
Congratulations to John Autin! He correctly identified that a player recorded his 1000th extra-base hit in each of these games. More on this under-appreciated milestone after the jump.