Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda has tied an impressive MLB record by securing hits in 12 consecutive at-bats. This incredible feat, not achieved since 1952, has solidified Miranda’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the game.
The remarkable streak began during Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers when Miranda delivered a clutch single in the bottom of the eighth. Building on this success, he continued to dominate at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 on Thursday and an outstanding 4-for-4 on Friday. This flawless performance resulted in 10 consecutive hits.
Miranda’s persistence remained evident in Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, as he started by getting hit by a pitch in his first plate appearance. He followed this up with a run-scoring single in the second inning and yet another single in the fourth, matching the historic record.
Despite coming close to claiming the record outright with a line drive that narrowly missed the foul line, Miranda ultimately flied out to left field in the sixth inning. However, his extraordinary accomplishment garnered well-deserved applause from the Twins faithful.
Notably, Miranda’s hit by pitch earlier in the game helped him set a franchise record by reaching base in 13 consecutive plate appearances.
In achieving this milestone, Jose Miranda joins an exclusive group of players including Johnny Kling (1902), Pinky Higgins (1938), and Walt Dropo (1952). This remarkable streak has significantly boosted Miranda’s batting average from .294 to an outstanding .329 in just a few days.
Miranda’s performance goes beyond this record-breaking streak. In his previous 58 games, he maintained a remarkable .345 batting average, and in his last 15 games, an extraordinary .500. These outstanding contributions have played a vital role in helping the Twins stay in contention for a postseason spot. Currently trailing the Cleveland Guardians by six games for the AL Central lead, the Twins currently occupy the second wild-card spot, with Miranda’s consistent excellence serving as a driving force behind their success.