Twins Rookie Ties Improbable MLB Record Spanning Back to 1901
Recent Minnesota Twins call-up Luke Keaschall has accomplished a rare MLB feat that no player has achieved in over a century.
A former second-round selection of the Twins in 2023, the 22-year-old Keaschall was promoted to the majors for his first professional outing on April 18.
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The part-time second baseman and designated hitter prospect kicked things off on the right foot that night, going 2-for-4 with a single and a double, as well as an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base.
Fast forward five days to April 23, and Keaschall has managed to stay hot with at least one hit in each of his first five MLB appearances. But even more impressive is the improbable record he just tied.
Minnesota Twins rookie Luke Keaschall singles against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
For the second straight game on April 23, Keaschall stole two bases against the Chicago White Sox.
That gives the rookie five steals in five appearances. And according to the MLB's X account, Keaschall's five stolen bases through his first five professional games is "tied for the most stolen bases since at least 1901."
That's exactly 124 years, and by the sound of the MLB's post, there's no guarantee this record was even achieved in 1901.
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So, why has this unique "steals" feat been so difficult to accomplish?
For starters, MLB rookies typically have a tough time getting on base when they're first called up, let alone successfully stealing five bases. Keaschall is currently batting .353 with an on-base percentage of .500 following his most recent performance. That's half the battle right there.
Obviously, the other half is having the confidence, speed and technique to pull off five stolen bases in such a short span of time. What an electric start to Keaschall's big league career.
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