Baseball Trivia (General)/Foul Balls

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I believe in 2005 there was a ML player who hit 17 or 18 foul balls in a row.  I want to know who it was.  

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Joyce,

 There's no agreement on most number of foul balls in one at bat, much less consecutive. Here are sites that suggest answers. Hope this helps.  Tom

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56863
http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/Who_hit_the_most_foul_balls_in_one_at_bat
http://experts.about.com/q/Baseball-Trivia-General-2552/Foul-Balls.htm

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Tom Schott

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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

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I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

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SABR

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Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

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Ph.D. in American history.

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Bevy of writing awards.

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