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In probability theory, every baseball game is a Bernoulli trial in which a hitter either does or does not get a hit. DiMaggio's streak of 56 consecutive games with hits awaits an equal streak: "The probability is .0003 that a .350 hitter will have a hitting streak of at least 56 games in a season.
In 1940, however, the Yankees failed to top the American League (AL) for the first time in DiMaggio's career, despite his league-leading .352 batting average, [4] and a 23-game hitting streak that was the longest in MLB that season. [5] The Yankees got off to a mediocre start in 1941, and were mired in fourth place in the middle of May.
The day after the streak ended DiMaggio started another streak that lasted 16 games, therefore hitting safely in 72 of 73 games. [37] [38] The closest anyone has come to equaling DiMaggio is Pete Rose, who hit safely in 44 straight games in 1978. [39] [40] During the streak, DiMaggio played in seven doubleheaders. The Yankees' record during the ...
Right off the bat, any sports fan has to agree with the following: Cal Ripken's consecutive games-played streak, Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, John A few come to mind.
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Two hard hit shots came close, but great defensive stops by third baseman Ken Keltner ended the streak. [93] "Joltin' Joe" actually hit in 57 straight MLB games – singling in the 1941 All-Star game held mid-streak [94] – and 73 out of 74 regular season games, starting a 17-game streak the day after his 56-game one ended. [95]
Consecutive games won. 24 – Carl Hubbell, New York Giants – July 18, 1936 – May 27, 1937 (record set over two seasons) Consecutive games won within a single season. 19 (3 tied) Tim Keefe, New York Giants – June 23 – August 10, 1888; Rube Marquard, New York Giants – April 11 – July 3, 1912 (streak began on Opening Day)