April 12, 2023

Walker a Hit

Jordan Walker of the Cardinals appears to have tied a hit-streak record:

In the Cardinals’ 7-4  win over the Colorado Rockies, Walker extended his hitting streak to 12 games, matching the longest in MLB history by a player 20 years old or younger. 

Walker ties Eddie Murphy, who set the mark with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1912. 

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Note that this comes from Elias, which is still using actual age rather than seasonal age. Walker will turn 21 on May 22nd, so 21 is his seasonal age. Murphy was in his age 20 season in 1912, as was Ted Williams when posted a nine-game streak in 1939.

Murphy set the record well before he starred in Beverly Hills Cop. Here’s his reaction to having his record tied:

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