42.28 Kouros Quietly Hits in 23 Straight

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42.28 Kouros Quietly Hits in 23 Straight

Post by shoeless.db » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:27 pm

Seasons can spin by like a Brewster league fastball -- so fast we can forget to marvel at the history being made on a daily basis. One such instance occurred this month when California third baseman Quant Kouros hit in 23 consecutive games from June 6 through June 30. The streak landed him second on the all-time list in California history.

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"To be completely honest, upon the souls of my dead ancestors in Greece, I give zero shits about my stats," Kouros said as he took swings from a tee in the training area below South Pacific Field this past week. "I want to get on base every time I come up to the plate. What I did the last time up matters not at all."

Regardless of Kouros' workmanlike approach to the game, only BBA journeyman Aaron Hayes put together a longer string of games with a hit for the Crusaders. Hayes hit in 25 straight games in 2002. Hall of Famer Morris 'T-Rex' Pennebaker also hit in 23 straight for the Crusaders in 2005.

"Well, not to toot my own horn, but there's a reason I traded away Jaime Mercado for the Greek Freak," GM Shoeless said. "You don't find too many better guys to lead off for your lineup than him. And, 23 games, wow! I'm certain it won't be the last time he flirts with the California record books."

In 2041, Kouros' first full season with the Crusaders, he set all-time Crusader single-season records for runs (132) and doubles (49-Tie, Jorge Lugo, 2041). He was also fourth in stolen bases for a season (79), fourth in hit-by-pitches (16), and eighth in hits (201).

When told of his single season marks, Kouros had the following to say: "Phaw! Records. Only pathetic old men with nothing to do but dream of the good old days care about records."
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Re: 42.28 Kouros Quietly Hits in 23 Straight

Post by HoosierVic » Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:41 pm

Phaw? Is that Greek?

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