record breaking streak It is September 6 1995 Baltimore Orioles fans erupt into cheers as the game ends Their team won but they are really cheering for star shortstop Cal Ripken Jr He just broke the Major League Baseball MLB record by playing his 2,131st game in a row 4
Ripken went on to extend this amazing streak playing in 2,632 consecutive games His MLB record is just one of many feats that have amazed fans over the years Read on to learn about other incredible MLB records 5
record breaking players Professional baseball has been around since 1876 During this time many great pitchers have flung the ball toward home plate Just as many powerful hitters have stepped up to bat Barry Bonds is a major offensive player in baseball history In 2001 he set the record for most home runs in a single season with 73 Bonds ended his career with a record 762 home runs Ballpark Barry Barry Bonds holds the record for most career runs batted in with 2,297 6
MOST CAREER HOME RUNS Record 762 home runs Record holder Barry Bonds Year record was set 2007 Former record holder Hank Aaron 7
