1936, the last time anyone hit sixty

This video puts into historical perspective Freddie Freeman's 59 doubles in 2023.

[@fattyfatfat1988]

I'd enjoy a video exploring that rare baseball unicorn, the platinum sombrero

[@naciremasti]

Could you do a video on presidential first pitches? Who was the first one to throw from the mound?

[@thebaseballprofessor]

Good idea. I know Howard Taft was the first POTUS to throw out a ceremonial first pitch, but that's about it. It would be easy enough to research the topic using newspapers.com

[@fattyfatfat1988]

@@thebaseballprofessor Bush Jr had a rock star appearance at Yankee Stadium after 9/11. And Obama famously wore his mom jeans to Nationals Park

[@thebaseballprofessor]

I remember Donald Trump getting massively booed at game five of 2019 World Series.@@fattyfatfat1988

[@batdwarf]

We salute your latest episode with a beer. Cheers, and happy Thanksgiving!

[@toddapplegate3988]

My grandfather was good friends with Joe Medwick. He always said that people dont understand generational talent.

[@stonesinmyblood27]

Al Simmons could’ve had multiple 60 double seasons but he was so fast he turned them into triples

[@jflopezfernandez]

Finally! Love your videos!

[@thebaseballprofessor]

Thanks! I have another one coming out tomorrow. :)

[@gus473]

​@@thebaseballprofessor🙌

[@randlemcmurphy2896]

In history just 101 times 50 doubles were hit. From 1940 to 1999 only 20 times 50 doubles were hit

[@pie4strength417]

There are some years when I don't witness even one triple.

[@thebaseballprofessor]

Triples have become so rare!

[@sdgakatbk]

@@thebaseballprofessor This is a shame because it is one of the most exciting plays in baseball. Unlike a home run, after the triple, there is the tension of the man on third. Will he score or will he be stranded at third?

[@kennethsalter9998]

Never knew bout this? Thanks !

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

Peter Edward Rose, for the HOF, or *ALL THESE* stats, are simply nonsense.

[@mpaulm]

Harder than hitting 60 home runs.👍

[@nepzski]

yeah you need speed for doubles and consistency for homeruns u just need a little plate dicipline and strength

[@orno8906]

i’ll take 50 doubles over 30 home runs in a season any year. doubles mean big innings, igniting the entire team while the thump of a home run, especially just a solo. And yes, I am aware that 50 doubles is less total bases than 30 homers, but don’t care. it’s more fun to watch someone trying to drive in a runner from second then it is one player trotting around the bases.

[@ketch0_041]

Just a talking point because I agree with you...... How many doubles would the 30 HR player have and how many HR would the 50 doubles player have? Does it make a difference in who'd you pick?

[@orno8906]

@@ketch0_041 looking at it from sheer total base aspect and how much I enjoy the drama of runner on second and a team trying to get him in, by hitting behind the runner, bunting or fly ball with tag-up, stacking base hits, etc. makes more big innings and fun!

[@bobtaylor170]

Your only problem with the channel is that you don't make enough videos. Let's have a video on triples, by all means, and one on steals of home.

[@thebaseballprofessor]

I need to quit my day job. I like making baseball videos better.

[@williamb7275]

Granderson and Rollins in 2007 were the last to hit 20 or more triples. Granderson's 23 were the first time since Dale Mitchell in 1949 that anyone hit as many.

[@williamb7275]

Only three players have hit 30 or more, the last in 1912.

[@Lordscotia3]

Sorry,59 in 60 games.

[@williamb7275]

Even more, they hit 60+ in fewer games played over the season.

[@thebaseballprofessor]

Park factors sure are a factor given so many spacious ballparks, but it's still just so incredible to hit 60+ in less than 155 regular season games.

[@Lordscotia3]

Helton hit 60 doubles in a sixty game season?

[@thebaseballprofessor]

Full season. Helton played 160 games that year.