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Eddie Collins has the most career sacrifice hits at 512. #20

The 1977 Boston Red Sox went three consecutive games hitting 5+ home runs a game. They did it against the New York Yankees from June 17th to the 19th. #19

In 1997, the number 42 was retired among all of Major League Baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson's baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. #18

Bob Gibson has the lowest single season ERA against winning teams since 1950. #17

The most career home runs by one player ever hit against a single team was the Detroit Tigers. #16

Earl Webb holds the single season record in doubles with 67 in 1931. #15

Albert Pujols was the first player born in the 1980s to debut in the majors. #14

Mike Piazza has baseball's best career batting average (0.313) when playing as catcher. #13

Chief Wilson holds the record for triples in a single season with 36. #12

Mike Maroth is the last pitcher to have at least 20 losses in a single season (9-21). #11