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A’s first baseman breaks one of Barry Bonds’ modern records
TL;DR
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has broken Barry Bonds' record for consecutive games with a walk, achieving 19 games in a row. This surpasses Bonds' previous record of 18 games set in 2002.
Key points
- Nick Kurtz broke Barry Bonds' record for consecutive games with a walk.
- Kurtz achieved 19 consecutive games with a walk.
- Bonds' previous record was 18 games set in 2002.
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Q&A
What record did Nick Kurtz break?
Nick Kurtz broke Barry Bonds' modern-day record for consecutive games with a walk, achieving 19 games in a row.
How does Kurtz's performance compare to Barry Bonds during their streaks?
Kurtz has five home runs and a .963 OPS during his 19-game streak, while Bonds had 34 walks and a 1.389 OPS in his 18-game streak.
Who are the other players that have drawn walks in consecutive games like Kurtz?
Other players who have drawn walks in 15 or more consecutive games include Nick Johnson, Chipper Jones, and Lenny Dykstra.