Two people who never really have the national attention certainly got it for their new records. One that should get more attention than it is receiving, and one that may sum up the Phillies season.
Phils outfielder Ben Revere set a Major League record for most consecutive ABs to start a career without a home run. According to Sports Illustrated, he is now chasing these records:
1,559 – most career PA without a home run since integration, including pitchers (Don Sutton, 1966-1988, not counting 24 homerless PA in the postseason)
1,887 – most PA to start a career without a home run since integration (Greg Gross, 1973-1977)
2,073 – most career PA without a home run in the modern era (Tom Oliver, 1930-1933)
2,592 - most PA to start a career without a home run, all-time (Emil Verban, 1944-1950, not counting 19 homerless PA in the 1944 World Series)
2,593 – most career PA without a home run, all-time (Dave Eggler, 1871-1885)
3,605 – longest homerless streak, all-time (Tommy Thevenow, 1926-1938)*
The other streak, broken last night was NBA referee Dick Bavetta appeared for his 2,633rd consecutive assignment, dating back to 1975 when his refereeing career began. This number surpassed Cal Ripken Jr.'s "Ironman" streak of consecutive games played for the Orioles.
Dick, I hope you enjoy your praise today. You deserve it. I leave you with the greatest wizard of all time, congratulating you.
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