How many unassisted triple plays have there been in major league baseball?
15 unassisted triple plays
There have only been 15 unassisted triple plays in MLB history, making this feat rarer than a perfect game.
Was there an unassisted triple play in baseball?
In MLB, a total of fifteen players have fielded an unassisted triple play, making this feat rarer than a perfect game. Of these fifteen players, eight were shortstops, five were second basemen and two were first basemen. Only Neun and Bruntlett executed unassisted triple plays that ended the game.
Who has an unassisted triple play?
There have now been 46 triple plays since the start of 2010, none of which have been unassisted. The last unassisted triple play was by Philadelphia Phillies’ Eric Bruntlett vs the New York Mets in 2009.
Who has the last unassisted triple play in major league baseball?
The last unassisted triple play in the majors came July 8, 1994, when Boston’s John Valentin turned it against Seattle. It is Oakland’s seventh triple play and first since April 7, 1996, against Detroit. The Athletics had never turned an unassisted triple play in their history.
What are the odds of an unassisted triple play in baseball?
a 1 in 12,492
There is a 1 in 12,492 chance that you will see an unassisted triple play.
How often does an unassisted triple play happen?
fifteen times
The unassisted triple play is one of the rarest fabulous feats in Major League baseball. It has been accomplished only fifteen times in baseball history and as illustrated in the quote below, it is a legacy that will follow each and every player who has ever accomplished this unbelievable feat.
What is the most triple plays in a season?
While no team has turned more than three triple plays in a season since 1916, the 1923 Cleveland team holds the dubious distinction of being the victim of the most triple plays in a single season.