List of Major League Baseball single-game records
Updated: 11/6/2025, 1:50:31 AM Wikipedia source
The following is a list of single-game baseball records and unusual events. The following criteria are used for inclusion:
Only events occurring within a single plate appearance, inning, or game are included; cumulative or aggregate records achieved over more than one game are not listed. Events occurring during post-season play are included, but events occurring during an All-Star Game are not included, nor are events for which the record in question is limited to post-season play.
Tables
· Individual batting/hitting
Four home runs in a game
Four home runs in a game
Event
Four home runs in a game
# of occurrences
20
Most Recent
Kyle Schwarber
August 28, 2025
2 grand slams in one inning
2 grand slams in one inning
Event
2 grand slams in one inning
# of occurrences
1
Most Recent
Fernando Tatís
April 23, 1999
1 grand slam from each side of the plate in the same game
1 grand slam from each side of the plate in the same game
Event
1 grand slam from each side of the plate in the same game
# of occurrences
1
Most Recent
Bill Mueller
July 29, 2003
Grand slam on first career pitch
Grand slam on first career pitch
Event
Grand slam on first career pitch
# of occurrences
2
Most Recent
Daniel Nava
June 12, 2010
Three sacrifice flies in a game
Three sacrifice flies in a game
Event
Three sacrifice flies in a game
# of occurrences
12
Most Recent
José López
April 15, 2008
10 or more runs batted in during a game
10 or more runs batted in during a game
Event
10 or more runs batted in during a game
# of occurrences
17
Refs
Baseball Almanac
Hitting for the natural cycle
Hitting for the natural cycle
Event
Hitting for the natural cycle
# of occurrences
14
Refs
Baseball Almanac
6 singles in a 9-inning game
6 singles in a 9-inning game
Event
6 singles in a 9-inning game
# of occurrences
18
Refs
Baseball Almanac
4 home runs in a game
4 home runs in a game
Event
4 home runs in a game
# of occurrences
18
Refs
Baseball Almanac
6 or more runs scored in a game
6 or more runs scored in a game
Event
6 or more runs scored in a game
# of occurrences
19
Refs
Baseball Almanac
7 or more runs scored in a game
7 or more runs scored in a game
Event
7 or more runs scored in a game
# of occurrences
1
Most Recent
Guy Hecker
August 15, 1886
Home run on first pitch in the major leagues
Home run on first pitch in the major leagues
Event
Home run on first pitch in the major leagues
# of occurrences
3
Refs
Baseball Almanac
Home run in final at bat in the major leagues
Home run in final at bat in the major leagues
Event
Home run in final at bat in the major leagues
# of occurrences
69
Refs
Baseball Almanac
Home run in first at bat in the major leagues
Home run in first at bat in the major leagues
Event
Home run in first at bat in the major leagues
# of occurrences
138
Refs
Baseball Almanac
Inside-the-park grand slam
Inside-the-park grand slam
Event
Inside-the-park grand slam
# of occurrences
224
Hitting for the cycle
Hitting for the cycle
Event
Hitting for the cycle
# of occurrences
344
| Event | # of occurrences | Most Recent | Refs |
| Four home runs in a game | 20 | Kyle Schwarber August 28, 2025 | |
| 2 grand slams in one inning | 1 | Fernando Tatís April 23, 1999 | |
| 1 grand slam from each side of the plate in the same game | 1 | Bill Mueller July 29, 2003 | |
| Grand slam on first career pitch | 2 | Daniel Nava June 12, 2010 | |
| Three sacrifice flies in a game | 12 | José López April 15, 2008 | |
| 10 or more runs batted in during a game | 17 | Baseball Almanac | |
| Hitting for the natural cycle | 14 | Baseball Almanac | |
| 6 singles in a 9-inning game | 18 | Baseball Almanac | |
| 4 home runs in a game | 18 | Baseball Almanac | |
| 6 or more runs scored in a game | 19 | Baseball Almanac | |
| 7 or more runs scored in a game | 1 | Guy Hecker August 15, 1886 | |
| Home run on first pitch in the major leagues | 3 | Baseball Almanac | |
| Home run in final at bat in the major leagues | 69 | Baseball Almanac | |
| Home run in first at bat in the major leagues | 138 | Baseball Almanac | |
| Inside-the-park grand slam | 224 | ||
| Hitting for the cycle | 344 |
· Collective batting/hitting
Two inside the park grand slams by two teammates in a game
Two inside the park grand slams by two teammates in a game
Event
Two inside the park grand slams by two teammates in a game
# of occurrences
1a
References
Baseball Almanac
2 pinch-hit grand slams (by batters on different teams) in a game
2 pinch-hit grand slams (by batters on different teams) in a game
Event
2 pinch-hit grand slams (by batters on different teams) in a game
# of occurrences
1b
References
Baseball Almanac
10 home runs by one team in a game
10 home runs by one team in a game
Event
10 home runs by one team in a game
# of occurrences
1c
References
Baseball Almanac
Home runs by same 2 consecutive batters twice in same inning
Home runs by same 2 consecutive batters twice in same inning
Event
Home runs by same 2 consecutive batters twice in same inning
# of occurrences
1d
References
AP Online
5 sacrifice flies by one team in a game
5 sacrifice flies by one team in a game
Event
5 sacrifice flies by one team in a game
# of occurrences
2e
References
CBS Sportsline
9 or more home runs by one team in a game
9 or more home runs by one team in a game
Event
9 or more home runs by one team in a game
# of occurrences
2
References
Baseball Almanac
5 or more home runs by one team in an inning
5 or more home runs by one team in an inning
Event
5 or more home runs by one team in an inning
# of occurrences
2f
References
Wikipedia [better source needed]
3 grand slams by both teams in a game
3 grand slams by both teams in a game
Event
3 grand slams by both teams in a game
# of occurrences
3
References
Baseball Almanac
3 sacrifice flies by one team in a single inning
3 sacrifice flies by one team in a single inning
Event
3 sacrifice flies by one team in a single inning
# of occurrences
4
References
Baseball Almanac
4 home runs by 4 consecutive batters
4 home runs by 4 consecutive batters
Event
4 home runs by 4 consecutive batters
# of occurrences
10g
References
MLB.com
3 grand slams by one team in a game
3 grand slams by one team in a game
Event
3 grand slams by one team in a game
# of occurrences
1
References
Washington Post[dead link]
| Event | # of occurrences | References |
| Two inside the park grand slams by two teammates in a game | 1a | Baseball Almanac |
| 2 pinch-hit grand slams (by batters on different teams) in a game | 1b | Baseball Almanac |
| 10 home runs by one team in a game | 1c | Baseball Almanac |
| Home runs by same 2 consecutive batters twice in same inning | 1d | AP Online |
| 5 sacrifice flies by one team in a game | 2e | CBS Sportsline |
| 9 or more home runs by one team in a game | 2 | Baseball Almanac |
| 5 or more home runs by one team in an inning | 2f | Wikipedia [better source needed] |
| 3 grand slams by both teams in a game | 3 | Baseball Almanac |
| 3 sacrifice flies by one team in a single inning | 4 | Baseball Almanac |
| 4 home runs by 4 consecutive batters | 10g | MLB.com |
| 3 grand slams by one team in a game | 1 | Washington Post[dead link] |
· Individual pitching
10 consecutive strikeouts in a game
10 consecutive strikeouts in a game
Event
10 consecutive strikeouts in a game
# of occurrences
3h
References
Baseball Almanac
20 or more consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a game
20 or more consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a game
Event
20 or more consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a game
# of occurrences
2
References
Baseball Almanac
First 27 batters retired without a perfect game
First 27 batters retired without a perfect game
Event
First 27 batters retired without a perfect game
# of occurrences
2
6 or more home runs surrendered in a game
6 or more home runs surrendered in a game
Event
6 or more home runs surrendered in a game
# of occurrences
4
References
Baseball Almanac
Base on balls given to the first 4 batters
Base on balls given to the first 4 batters
Event
Base on balls given to the first 4 batters
# of occurrences
4
References
Baseball Almanac
Intentional base on balls with the bases loaded
Intentional base on balls with the bases loaded
Event
Intentional base on balls with the bases loaded
# of occurrences
6
References
Baseball Almanac
Home run surrendered on first pitch in major leagues
Home run surrendered on first pitch in major leagues
Event
Home run surrendered on first pitch in major leagues
# of occurrences
7
References
Baseball Almanac
Perfect game bid lost on the 27th batter
Perfect game bid lost on the 27th batter
Event
Perfect game bid lost on the 27th batter
# of occurrences
13
4 consecutive strikeouts in a single inning
4 consecutive strikeouts in a single inning
Event
4 consecutive strikeouts in a single inning
# of occurrences
17
References
Baseball Almanac
Perfect game
Perfect game
Event
Perfect game
# of occurrences
24
4 strikeouts in a single inning
4 strikeouts in a single inning
Event
4 strikeouts in a single inning
# of occurrences
62
References
Baseball Almanac
Home run surrendered to first batter faced in major leagues
Home run surrendered to first batter faced in major leagues
Event
Home run surrendered to first batter faced in major leagues
# of occurrences
69
References
Baseball Almanac
Immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, side retired)
Immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, side retired)
Event
Immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, side retired)
# of occurrences
104
References
Baseball Almanac
No-hitter
No-hitter
Event
No-hitter
# of occurrences
313
| Event | # of occurrences | References |
| 10 consecutive strikeouts in a game | 3h | Baseball Almanac |
| 20 or more consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a game | 2 | Baseball Almanac |
| First 27 batters retired without a perfect game | 2 | |
| 6 or more home runs surrendered in a game | 4 | Baseball Almanac |
| Base on balls given to the first 4 batters | 4 | Baseball Almanac |
| Intentional base on balls with the bases loaded | 6 | Baseball Almanac |
| Home run surrendered on first pitch in major leagues | 7 | Baseball Almanac |
| Perfect game bid lost on the 27th batter | 13 | |
| 4 consecutive strikeouts in a single inning | 17 | Baseball Almanac |
| Perfect game | 24 | |
| 4 strikeouts in a single inning | 62 | Baseball Almanac |
| Home run surrendered to first batter faced in major leagues | 69 | Baseball Almanac |
| Immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, side retired) | 104 | Baseball Almanac |
| No-hitter | 313 |
· Baserunning
Two triple steals by the same team in a game
Two triple steals by the same team in a game
Event
Two triple steals by the same team in a game
# of occurrences
1i
References
Baseball Almanac
A single baserunner caught stealing 4 times in a game
A single baserunner caught stealing 4 times in a game
Event
A single baserunner caught stealing 4 times in a game
# of occurrences
1j
References
Baseball Almanac
8 stolen bases by a team in a single inning
8 stolen bases by a team in a single inning
Event
8 stolen bases by a team in a single inning
# of occurrences
2
References
Baseball Almanac
Home stolen 3 times by the same team in a game
Home stolen 3 times by the same team in a game
Event
Home stolen 3 times by the same team in a game
# of occurrences
5
References
Baseball Almanac
A single baserunner caught stealing twice in a single inning
A single baserunner caught stealing twice in a single inning
Event
A single baserunner caught stealing twice in a single inning
# of occurrences
10
References
Baseball Almanac
Home stolen twice by a single baserunner in a game
Home stolen twice by a single baserunner in a game
Event
Home stolen twice by a single baserunner in a game
# of occurrences
11
References
Baseball Almanac
One player stealing second, third, and home in a single inning
One player stealing second, third, and home in a single inning
Event
One player stealing second, third, and home in a single inning
# of occurrences
53
References
Baseball Almanac
| Event | # of occurrences | References |
| Two triple steals by the same team in a game | 1i | Baseball Almanac |
| A single baserunner caught stealing 4 times in a game | 1j | Baseball Almanac |
| 8 stolen bases by a team in a single inning | 2 | Baseball Almanac |
| Home stolen 3 times by the same team in a game | 5 | Baseball Almanac |
| A single baserunner caught stealing twice in a single inning | 10 | Baseball Almanac |
| Home stolen twice by a single baserunner in a game | 11 | Baseball Almanac |
| One player stealing second, third, and home in a single inning | 53 | Baseball Almanac |
References
- Kevin Kouzmanoff was the first to do so, on September 2, 2006
- As of 2002. This event was much more common before the modern era (i.e. the turn of the 20th century); there have been o
- As of 9 September 2023.
- This may seem impossible. However, a sacrifice fly can be awarded without an out being recorded, if the fielder in quest
- This may seem impossible. However, by definition a perfect game requires more than simply retiring the first 27 batters
- These six events may be the only times in the history of baseball when a team has deliberately and with premeditation al
- Baseball Reference lists 6, but Hideki Okajima surrendered a home run on his first pitch April 2, 2007.
- This is possible when a batter who has been struck out reaches first base safely under a dropped third strike. That is,
- The Baseball Almanac states that 17 pitchers have accomplished this feat. Of these, all but Chuck Finley have only once
- Some sources do not include the two perfect games thrown in the 19th century, because of differences in the rules of pla
- Baseball Reference lists 64, but Russ Johnson took Shane Komine deep in Komine's 2nd pitch on July 30, 2006. As well, Br
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats20.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_grsl.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/total_bases_records.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/hits.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/feats/6_hits_1_game.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_trip1.shtml
- Harper reaches base 7 times without a swing, MLB.comhttps://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-ties-record-for-walks-in-a-game-c177023166
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_wk3.shtml
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-23-sp-77-story.html
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_runs1.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_rbi1.shtml
- baseball-almanac.comhttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_gidp.shtml
- baseball-almanac.comhttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/sacrifice_flies_records.shtml
- The Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/seattle-mariners-ride-flurry-of-sacrifice-flies-to-11-6-victory-over-kansas-city-royals/
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats4.shtml
- baseball-almanac.comhttp://baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats11.shtml
- SBNation.comhttps://www.sbnation.com/2010/6/12/1515230/daniel-nava-grand-slam-first-at-bat-boston-red-sox-vs-phillies-2010
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_strik.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_ip.shtml
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- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/home_runs_allowed_records.shtml
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_wild1.shtml
- MLB.comhttps://www.mlb.com/news/aroldis-chapman-throws-a-pitch-105-1-mph-c190404910
- www.ballysports.comhttps://www.ballysports.com/national/news/rangers-utility-player-brock-holt-throws-30-4-mph-pitch-in-mop-up-duty
- RSNhttps://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/brock-holt-has-umps-check-glove-after-slow-pitches-vs-athletics
- "Yankees edge Cubs in 18th inning and the teams combined for a record 48 strikeouts"http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/yankees-sweep-cubs-18-in-game-featuring-record-48-strikeouts-050817
- "Chicago Cubs 26, Philadelphia Phillies 23 (1922)"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2698031-the-top-15-highest-scoring-mlb-games-in-history
- "Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Box Score, August 25, 1922"https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN192208250.shtml
- "The Highest Scoring Games – Society for American Baseball Research"https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-highest-scoring-games/
- Baseball's Triple Plays – Trivia & Miscellanea Archived 2011-02-21 at the Wayback Machinehttp://tripleplays.sabr.org/tp_trivia.htm
- texas.rangers.mlb.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20040902202251/http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/tex/history/timeline2.jsp
- Baseball Almanachttp://baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats8.shtml
- Cut4https://www.mlb.com/cut4/video-bizarre-play-in-los-angeles-features-three-separate-throwing-errors/c-93804524