What baseball record will, in all likelyhood, never be broken?

Answer 1

Johnny Vandermeer's back to back no-hitters. To break it you'd have to throw THREE IN A ROW. No way.

Answer 2

Walter Johnson's career shutout record (114), and probably any records having to do with complete games or innings pitched. Pitchers simply do not pitch as much as they used to. When was the last time anyone had 300 innings or as many as 20 complete games in a season? No, starters are routinely pulled for relievers, and in particular closers, even when the other team is being routed, once pitch counts reach a certain level, which is lower than it used to be. (Yes, they did track pitch counts in the 1960s.)

I don't blame the five-man rotation as others do. The Mets had a five-man rotation in 1969, and Tom Seaver went 25-7, with almost all of those games being complete games.

Answer 3

Everyone will always go to DiMaggio's 56 game record(actually hit in 62 in the minors..by the way)....and Ripkens consecutive game record.....what both of these only need a strong healthy (no steroids) individual that can endure the pressure of time and/or the situation (media hassle).....to me the one to really stand out and never be broken is that of Don Newcombe....winning the MVP.....Rookie of the Year.....and CY Young Award during his career.....what are the odds of that happening???....this record will stand the test of time especially where now it is hard for a pitcher to win the MVP award.....which brings me to 1978......the Red Sox blowing a 14 game lead the last two months of the season and having to win the last 8 in a row just to get to the "Bucky Dent" game....that is another record that will never be broke..........stinkin' Red Sox.......Go Yankees!!!

Answer 4

Cy Youngs career wins record will never be broken. Look at the runner-up right now. It isn't even close. Plus pitchers are pitching a significant amount less of games right now.

Answer 5

56 game hitting streak by Joltin Joe.

56 games through all kinds of pitchers, sickness and injuries. Amazing!

Some folks have gotten into the 30's, but nothing close.

Answer 6

Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak. The way managers and players are these days, players get simple days off to rest. Not cutting on any of the players, its just times have changed.

Answer 7

Every record will eventually be broken now with steroids in almost every sport out there. I would be shocked if a record didnt get broken within the next 50 years.

Answer 8

The 56 game hit streak. I think if someone were to get close, a pitcher may walk the batter to keep him from getting the record.

Answer 9

CaL Ripken's streak of consecutive games played will NEVER be broken. Due to the enormous salaries in baseball, along with babied players, there is NO incentive for a player to play with minor injuries.
E-mail me in 50 years and you will tell me I am right!!!

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Answer 10

i think the home run record will never be broken because now adays players have to juice their sevles up with steriods also the pitchers have inheirited new pitches that will keep the ball in the park so their u go

Answer 11

I agree with djboy, but I am gonna have to say Hank Aaron's home run record because I think it's possible that Derek Jeter will beat Cal's record but nothing against Cal cause that is my home town!