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How often was Jackie Robinson hit by pitch?
72 times
Jackie was hit-by-pitches a total of 72 times during his career. 45. Robinson stole home plate trice in 1947, five times in 1948 and 1949, once in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955 and 1956.
Who has been hit by the most pitches in MLB history?
Hughie Jennings
During his career, Hughie Jennings was hit 287 times by pitches, which is the most by any Major League player.
Did Jackie Robinson get hit in the head with a baseball?
Jackie Robinson is helped by the Dodgers trainer and third base coach after being struck in the head by a pitch during a game in the 1949 season in Brooklyn.
Who has been hit by pitch the most 2021?
Jonathan India
| Year | National League | HBP |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 (NL AL) | Jonathan India (CIN) | 23 |
| 2020 (NL AL) | Willson Contreras (CHC) | 14 |
| 2019 (NL AL) | Anthony Rizzo* (CHC) | 27 |
| 2018 (NL AL) | Brandon Nimmo* (NYM) | 22 |
Who got hit by the most pitches?
Hughie Jennings+
Career Leaders & Records for Hit By Pitch
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Hit By Pitch |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hughie Jennings+ (18) | 287 |
| 2. | Craig Biggio+ (20) | 285 |
| 3. | Tommy Tucker (13) | 272 |
| 4. | Don Baylor (19) | 267 |
Who was the first black American president of the National baseball League?
Bill White was named to become the first black president of the National League. The distinction also made the 55-year-old former baseball player and broadcaster the first black man to head any major league sports position. William De Kova “Bill” White was born in Lakewood, Florida, on January 28, 1934.
How did Peewee Reese help Jackie Robinson?
Pee Wee Reese, he said, was a great baseball player. And Pee Wee Reese had helped Jackie Robinson smash through the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The story ignited my baseball imagination — and that of many others across the country. A statue commemorating Reese’s embrace of Robinson stands in Brooklyn.