May 13, 2010

College Infielder Hits in 42 Straight Games: Garrett Wittels, a Florida International University infielder, has extended his hitting streak to 42 games -- fourth-place all-time in college with Robin Ventura (58 in 1987), Phil Stephenson (47 in 1981), Roger Schmuck (45 in 1971) and Chuck Abbott (42 in 1996).

posted by rcade to baseball at 10:08 AM - 3 comments

"Roger Schmuck?" Poor guy.

posted by NoMich at 10:21 AM on May 13, 2010

NoMich, that was my immediate reaction, too. Bugger the hitting streak.

posted by owlhouse at 06:11 PM on May 13, 2010

I can hear him:

"..... It's pronounced Shmook."

Sure it is, tough guy.

posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 09:13 PM on May 13, 2010

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