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Tyler Tolbert Ties MLB Record for Consecutive Hits
7/10/2026, 2:40:53 PM
Tolbert’s Record-Setting Night
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Kansas City Royals utilityman Tyler Tolbert singled against the New York Mets at Citi Field, marking his 12th hit in 12 plate appearances. The hit tied the major-league record for 12 consecutive base hits, a feat previously achieved only twice in baseball history. The accomplishment was highlighted on the broadcast screen alongside the names of the two earlier record-holders.
Historical Precedents
The first player to record twelve straight hits was Johnny Kling, who did so in August 1902 while playing for the Chicago Cubs. The second was Walt Dropo, who matched the mark in 1952 a week after being traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Detroit Tigers. Both men joined an exclusive club that had stood for more than a century before Tolbert’s performance.
Kansas City Roots and Muehlebach Field
Kling’s connection to Kansas City deepens the local relevance of Tolbert’s achievement. Born in Kansas City and later buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kling purchased the Kansas City Blues minor-league team in 1933 and is credited with desegregating Muehlebach Field, the city’s historic ballpark. The stadium was later sold to New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert in 1937 and renamed Ruppert Stadium, reinstating segregation.
Significance for the Royals and Baseball History
Tolbert’s streak underscores the Royals’ offensive potential as the season progresses and adds a contemporary chapter to a record that spans more than a century. By matching feats accomplished by a 1902 Cubs catcher and a 1952 Tigers first baseman, Tolbert joins a lineage that bridges early-20th-century baseball with today’s game, offering fans a rare statistical milestone.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The hit was Tolbert’s 12th in 12 plate appearances.” — Kansas City Royals game recap
- “Tyler Tolbert tied the major-league record with 12 consecutive base hits on Tuesday.” — Kansas City Royals game recap
- “Johnny Kling recorded 12 straight hits in August 1902 with the Chicago Cubs.” — Kansas City Royals game recap
- “He accomplished the feat in 1952, a week after being traded to the Detroit Tigers from the Boston Red Sox.” — Kansas City Royals game recap
