Most Appearances w/out Ever Having a Decision
Posted by Chris J. on September 18, 2007
Looks likes baseball's on the verge of having one of it's most cherished records shattered. In 1998 Scott Aldred appeared in 48 games and ended with a record of 0-0. That mark of 48 games without a decision has stood lo these many years, as the countless eons have passed by since then. However, as you can see, Trever Miller's on the verge of shattering this puppy.
No, no one cares about this record. But jeepers how often does any record get crushed by over 50%?!?!?
Thanks to whoever it was on baseball think factory that pointed this out.
Here's the all-time career leaders, if you're curious.
September 18th, 2007 at 8:55 am
That's neat. Knowing how baseball works, Miller will probably win or lose 3-4 games in the last 2 weeks.
September 18th, 2007 at 8:57 am
That list isn't right; you set it for most appearances in a career without a decision. It should be for a single season. I was wondering at first why Scott Aldred wasn't on the list.
Jamie Walker of the Tigers seemed bound to break that record last year, but on his second-to-last outing in the Tiger's final series agains the Royals, Walker came into a tied extra-inning game and served up three longballs. He finished the year 0-1 (and ironically won a game in the ALDS). So, Trever doesn't have it locked up yet.
September 18th, 2007 at 9:03 am
That list isn’t right; you set it for most appearances in a career without a decision. It should be for a single season.
The first link is for single seasons. The last one is for careers.
Scott Aldred is second on the list in the single-season one.
September 18th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Is MLB marking the baseballs? I bet he chokes and wins a game.
🙂
September 18th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
How about the list for consecutive games without a decision (not just a season/career)? Bobby Seay, I believe, has the record with 116 appearances. His streak was broken this year and he's now 3-0.
September 18th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
How often does a record get crushed like that? Two, without thinking...
1 - Lifetime home runs. Ruth took the record from 150-something to 714.
2 - Before Rickey Henderson, wasn't the career leader for leadoff homeruns 38? And Rickey, last I rememebered had 81.
September 18th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
I am a little puzzle as to why #2 and #3 are worded exactly alike. And the reason I say this is that when I clicked the links they were correct. The point of the piece was to say that the record for most appearances in a season without a decision was being challenged, and that is what shows in the "Trever Miller...." link. Maybe the links were changed after the comments were posted?
September 19th, 2007 at 7:03 am
I don't know what you guys are talking about. Chris' post is clearly written and accurate.
September 19th, 2007 at 7:19 am
george,
The links weren't changed. If I had, I would've put a little note at the bottom saying that it's been edited.
Post #3 starts out the same as post #2 because I'm quoting #2 to respond to him.
I have no idea what the issue with #2 is.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:02 am
Well, the season is over, and Miller has shattered the record with 76. Not quite doubled, but he certainly has set the bar quite a bit higher than it was before. That certainly could hold up for a while.
Here's something interesting I just found out: in 1997, Chris Brock started 6 games (and made 1 relief appearance) for the Braves and didn't get a decision in any of those games.