Hardest record to beat in baseball?
Question:which of the following will be the toughest record to beat and why?
1.cal ripkens most consecutive games
2.joe dimaggio's most consecutive hits
3.hank aron most hrs ever
4.most homers in a season bonds (w/o steroids though)
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Cal Ripken's consecutive games streak has to be the hardest of those listed. Although, you left one another one that would be mighty tough to beat, Hack Wilson's single season RBI record of 191.Maybe you were only concerned with offensive records, but there are 2 pitching records that will definitely never be beat: the record for most career wins (511) and the record for most career losses (316), both held by Cy Young.
most consecutive games...
because (hate saying it) so many athletes take steriods that none of these guys will ever be healthy enough to break that record.
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I would deffinately say #1 just because all the rest of the records except the last one are going to be broken and i still think AROD will break the HR single season record2 thousand some odd games is AMAZING
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I will address each in order of ease to break the record:Hank Aarons record- I think A-Rod and Pujols honestly have a great shot at it eventually because they started so early hitting homers at a young age. Bonds didn't start bombing till late 20's. These guys were already mashing by 22.
Single season homers- I think its tough but if you get a hitter in the right park, it can be done again. That being said, Bonds/Sosa/McGwire were obviously roided up. I don't consider their records records.
Dimaggios streak - this is a tough one. Basically get a hit for two straight months is asking a lot. I think a player like Ichiro is capable because he hits lead off (more ab's) and has amazing speed with great contact (not many k's). Still tough to do, but i think it will be done in the next 20 years by a speedster (Reyes is coming along with his eye at the plate).
Ripkens streak - I can't see this being broken maybe ever honestly. With such specialization in baseball and the increasing wear and tear on the body, managers give players days off here and there all the time. I don't imagine anyone touching this record any time soon.
Other records I think are tough to beat-the triples record and Gagnes consecutive saves streak. That saves streak didn't draw enough press but that was flat out crazy.
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2. Joe DiMaggio's most consecutive hits seems like the hardest record above to beat. Someone can always get lucky with home runs. Hank Aaron's record is about to be broken by Bonds, and all someone has to do for Ripken's record is just play one inning a game for it to count.In baseball when did players stop leaving their gloves at their positions for the other team to use?
Given those choices #2 Joe D's hit streak.However , none of these is IMPOSSIBLE. Cy Youngs 511 wins is THE ONLY IMPOSSIBLE RECORD TO BREAK !
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511 Wins316 Loss
Set by the one and only Cy Young. Try having a pitcher win more and lose more games than this guy in his career.
But from your list... i'd say Joe Dimaggio's.
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Pete Rose came the closest to breaking DiMaggios record with 44.But I am going to have to go with the game played streak since it is har dot basically go 15+ season playing all 162 games, and not get injured.
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Assuming you mean Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak, that's the course I'm going to take. So much can go wrong over 56 games to keep you from getting that one hit, all it takes is one day. Then if you get close to 56, say maybe 50 or 55, who's to say you see a pitch to hit? What pitcher wants to go down on the books as the guy who gave you the hit to tie or break the record? When all they have to do is throw junk pitches for one game to break your record, it's not that hard. It isn't like you're camped at 73 homers for a week.The consecutive games streak can be broken by playing in every game, be it as a pinch hitter, defensive sub, or what ever.
Truth be told, I'm not sure either of those records will fall.
A lot of people are throwing Cy's Win-Loss numbers up, but in all fairness, those guys pitched every other day; nobody doubts the W-L, Innings Pitched, Complete Games, or any of those type pitching records will ever fall. A more contemporary pitching stat that would be tough to beat is Nolan Ryan's 5714 strikeouts. Clemens is number two on that list and he's more than a thousand behind, despite having been in the Majors for more than twenty years.
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the hardest one to beat is not on this list, nor has it been mentioned yet.Randy Johnson's number of birds destroyed by fastballs.
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#2 joe dimaggio was by far one of the best average contact hitters of all time and so far i dont see anyone in college or the majors with that kinda focus and desire to play the game that is needed to do that plus pitching these days makes that very very difficult
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H.E.G. There's something to keep in mind here, when Lou Gehrig set his 2130 consecutive games played streak, back then people said his record wouldn't be broken either.There IS no record that in baseball that is unattainable to acheive, it's just a matter of high improbability as was demonstrated by Cal Ripken when he surpassed Gehrig's streak.
That being said, I think that Ripken's streak is probably the hardest record to beat because:
A. In order to be playing everyday, you have to be without a doubt one of the best (if not THE best) player at your position to begin with.
Secondly, you'd better be ready to play everday for over 15 seasons straight. That includes playing through sickness, nagging injuries, countless double-headers, extra inning games, and extended hours at the ballpark with weather delayed games.
You'd also better hope that you don't get injured in a brawl with another team that prohibits you from playing. You'd better stay disciplined enough not to get yourself suspended from playing by the league.
I think when you consider what it takes to do what Gehrig and Ripken did in their respective careers, they demonstrated that the task wasn't easy, but they both played well enough in those streaks to each earn a spot in Cooperstown, and both have contributed to world series champions (Cal in 83, and Gehrig playing along with some guy named Babe Ruth).
However I would like to give Dimaggio at least an honorable mention, his 56 game hitting streak was quite amazing as well. As well as Aaron who hit home runs without the aid of steroids.
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I would say Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak is the hardest. Miguel Tejada is currently working on it but he has a LONG LONG way to go.How about Rickey Henderson's 1406 Career Stolen bases? That's a full 50% more than #2 all-time (Lou Brock: 938.) Only 2 Active players even have 500 career SB and they are both old as dirt (Kenny Lofton and Barry Bonds.) Another Rickey Record that will never be broken is 130 SB in one season.
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First of all, Cecilia is the name of my wife. I would say the 511 wins posted by Cy Young will not be approached by anybody in our lifetime.Major League Baseball record for Run Batted In for a given week?
#2And whoever said 44 is close to 56 is stupid...you'd have to get a hit in 12 more consecutive games...that usually equates to about 15 or so calendar days or 1/2 a month. All it takes to stop the hit record is a couple of intentional walks after a groundout or strikeout.
I'd say Ripken's is 2nd...Miguel Tejada is the active leader with 1084..still 1548 behind Ripken.
And you can play as little as a 1/2 inning for the consecutive game streak to continue. See rule below.
***MLB's rule 10.24(c), defining consecutive game streaks, is as follows: "A consecutive game playing streak shall be extended if the player plays one half inning on defense, or if he completes a time at bat by reaching base or being put out. A pinch running appearance only shall not extend the streak. If a player is ejected from a game by an umpire before he can comply with the requirements of this rule, his streak shall continue." This peculiar rule means that a pinch-runner can come into a game, steal a base, get caught stealing, and even score a run, but still will not be credited with a (consecutive) game played if he does not stay in the game afterward. Similarly, a player can take the field and contribute to the game in many ways--field a ball in play, make a putout, make an assist, commit an error--but is not credited with a (consecutive) game played if he does not play an entire half inning. The rule can be waived if the player suffers a certifiable injury (as Matsui did)rather than simply making a bogus appearance to extend the streak. Case closed.
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Hands down it would be Cy Youngs win record cuz that will never even come close to being reached. Everyone make s a big deal about 300 wins these days.But choosing from your list it has to be the Ironman Cal Ripken Jrs record because alot of players like to rest here an there an i just dont see it being touched.
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Skywalker makes some very good points. In my humble opinion, the two records that will be difficult to beat are the consecutive games and consecutive hits. What Cal did was nothing short of remarkable. If you recall, Cal struggled quite a bit when he first began. How many managers today would stick with a rookie that struggled? For that matter, how many managers will rest a player just to him fresh for the playoffs? This record will be difficult to break.As for DiMaggio's 56 consecutive game hitting streak. He was an amazing hitter. After his streak was broken, he strung together another hitting streak, 15 or 20 games, I honestly do not remember, but what a display of hitting prowess. For a hitter to accomplish this, he will have to have quality and quantity at-bats. It also helps to have speed on the base paths. Ichiro, Juan Pierre immediately come to mind. These guys can put the ball in play and more often than not beat out an infield hit.
Another milestone that you did not mention is 300 wins by a pitcher.
Tom Glavine is the closest with 292 wins. After he breaks the mark, who else is close? With the way the pitching rotations are set up today, we will be lucky to see a 20 game winner, let alone someone winning enough games to push them over the 300 mark. Longevity is another reason why you will see less and less 300 game winners as time goes on.
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I would have to say it would be a tie for me on Ripkens consecutive games and DiMaggio's consecutive hits.The players nowadays don't seem to be able to play through the pain, which is what both of these men did. Today, if a player's arm aches or they feel a twinge in the leg, they don't play and I don't think that is a decision made solely by the manager. The players of today don't have the same dedication to do whatever is necessary for the team to win. It saddens me because I am a fan of the game, but I do understand that the rules have changed for the players and that it is unfortunately a business and these players have to protect their future earnings by sustaining a longer career.
These records created by DiMaggio and Ripken should be admired for the sole reason that we all know that they played everday whether they were injured, sick, or tired. They gave the team and the fans everything they had, everyday.
There is another record that I believe may be broken but not in my lifetime.Ryan Nolan's 7 no-hitters.
Easy answer is Cy Young's win record... 511 wins will never be broken...
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