Batting and Baserunning Records
For details on the calculation of the B-W Baseball Batting and Baserunning Records and the criteria used to determine eligibility for record-holder status, see the Statistical Glossary and the Rules of Eligibility. You may also be interested in B-W’s Pitching Records and Fielding Records.
Games
Most Games Played, Career — 138 — Jim Leffler, 2000–2003.
Most Games Played, Season — 45 — Jim Anderson, 1991.
At Bats
Most Times at Bat, Career — 480 — Erik Young, 1986–1989; and Steve Murphy, 1993–1996.
Most Times at Bat, Season — 165 — Paul Farrah, 1988; and Andy Palmer, 1988.
Hits
Most Hits, Career — 183 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
Most Hits, Decade
- 1960s — 71 — Dick Senko, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — 104 — Ken Preseren, 1974–1976.
- 1980s — 183 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 165 — Steve Murphy, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — 178 — Jim Leffler, 2000–2003.
Most Hits, Season — 64 — Joey Dallas, 1991.
Most Hits, Game — 7 — Andy Palmer vs. Ohio Northern University, April 9, 1988.
Most Consecutive Hits — 10 — Andy Palmer, May 3–6, 1990.
Longest Hitting Streak — 24 Games — Steve Murphy, 1996.
Runs
Most Runs Scored, Career — 136 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
Most Runs Scored, Decade
- 1960s — 39 — Les Dingledine, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — 64 — Dale Engelking, 1975–1978.
- 1980s — 136 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 110 — Steve Murphy, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — 123 — Dan Melito, 2003–2006.
Most Runs Scored, Season — 47 — Paul Farrah, 1988.
Most Runs Scored, Game — 6 — Dave Rozzo vs. Hiram College, April 29, 1986; and Mike Turchan vs. Lake Erie College, March 24, 2002.
Runs Batted In
Most Runs Batted In, Career — 144 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Most Runs Batted In, Decade
- 1960s — 45 — Dick Senko, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — 66 — Pat George, 1974–1977.
- 1980s — 130 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 103 — Joel Nichols, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — 144 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Most Runs Batted In, Season — 50 — Pat Shannon, 2002.
Singles
Most Singles, Career — 140 — Steve Murphy, 1993–1996.
Most Singles, Season — 51 — Paul Farrah, 1988.
Doubles
Most Doubles, Career — 47 — Dan Melito, 2003–2006.
Most Doubles, Decade
- 1960s — 7 — Jim Kopp, 1960–1963.
- 1970s — 27 — Dale Engelking, 1975–1978.
- 1980s — 34 — Dave Rozzo, 1985–1988; and Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 36 — Joel Nichols, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — 47 — Dan Melito, 2003–2006.
Most Doubles, Season — 18 — Pat Shannon, 2003.
Most Doubles, Game — 3 — Phil Stringer vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene College, April 5, 1990; Brian Johnson vs. John Carroll University, April 12, 2001; Pat Shannon vs. Case Western Reserve University, April 1, 2003; Mike Turchan vs. Walsh University, April 3, 2003; and Kevin Brown vs. Case Western Reserve University, April 13, 2006.
Most Consecutive Doubles — 4 — Mike Turchan, April 3–5, 2003.
Triples
Most Triples, Career — 11 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
Most Triples, Decade
- 1960s — 3 — Art VanRensselaer, 1961–1963; Steve Hays, 1963–1964; and John Scovil, 1964.
- 1970s — 8 — Pat George, 1974–1977.
- 1980s — 11 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 6 — Greg Andrego, 1991–1994.
- 2000s — 7 — Mike Turchan, 2002–2005.
Most Triples, Season — 5 — Pat George, 1976; and Pete Rowe, 2002.
Home Runs
Most Home Runs, Career — 34 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Most Home Runs, Decade
- 1960s — 7 — Jerry Schrock, 1960–1963.
- 1970s — 10 — Dean Horger, 1973–1976.
- 1980s — 18 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 19 — Joel Nichols, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — 34 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Most Home Runs, Season — 16 — Pat Shannon, 2002.
Most Home Runs, Game — 3 — Dave Rozzo vs. Muskingum College, 1987; Erik Young vs. John Carroll University, May 3, 1989; and Dana Gollner vs. Capital University, April 16, 1990.
“The Cycle”
- Chris Matejcik vs. Mount Union College, May 12, 1994.
- Steve Conter vs. Thomas More College, March 12, 2001.
- Mike Farrell vs. Hiram College, April 14, 2005.
Walks
Most Walks, Career — 84 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
Most Walks, Decade
- 1960s — 25 — Bernie Simmons, 1966–1969.
- 1970s — 53 — Ed Pizzuto, 1974–1977.
- 1980s — 84 — Erik Young, 1986–1989.
- 1990s — 64 — Chris Matejcik, 1991–1994.
- 2000s — 71 — Kevin Brown, 2003–2006.
Most Walks, Season — 49 — Joe Velky, 1986.
Hit by Pitch
Most Times Hit by a Pitch, Career — 19 — Kevin Brown, 2003–2006.
Most Times Hit by a Pitch, Season — 13 — Cody Kidd, 2007.
Sacrifices
Most Sacrifices, Career — 21 — Doug Dockus, 1984–1988.
Most Sacrifices, Season — 11 — Dave Rojeck, 1986; and Doug Dockus, 1988.
Strikeouts
Most Strikeouts, Career — 82 — Brian Johnson, 1998–2001.
Most Strikeouts, Season — 37 — Doug Dockus, 1988.
Lowest Strikeout Percentage, Career — 4.32% — Pat Hoag, 1993–1996.
Lowest Strikeout Percentage, Season — 1.90% — Pat Fogarty, 1983.
Stolen Bases
Most Stolen Bases, Career — 71 — Bill Snyder, 1980–1983.
Most Stolen Bases, Decade
- 1960s — 27 — Jim Bukac, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — 46 — Doug Shook, 1973–1976.
- 1980s — 71 — Bill Snyder, 1980–1983.
- 1990s — 47 — Eric Ridge, 1997–1999.
- 2000s — 40 — Brian Keller, 2000–2003.
Most Stolen Bases, Season — 29 — Bill Snyder, 1981.
Most Stolen Bases, Game — 4 — Jim Anderson, 1991.
Most Consecutive Stolen Bases — 43 — Bill Snyder, 1980–1981.
Highest Stolen Base Percentage, Career (Min. 25 Attempts) — 96.43% — Eric Hyduk, 1991–1994.
Highest Stolen Base Percentage, Season (Min. 15 Attempts) — 100% — Bill Snyder, 1981.
On-Base Percentage
Highest On-Base Percentage, Career — .557 — Joe Velky, 1986–1987.
Highest On-Base Percentage, Decade
- 1960s — .350 — Gus Corfman, 1967–1969.
- 1970s — .452 — Dale Herbert, 1970–1973.
- 1980s — .557 — Joe Velky, 1986–1987.
- 1990s — .491 — Joey Dallas, 1990–1992.
- 2000s — .474 — Dan Melito, 2003–2006.
Highest On-Base Percentage, Season — .612 — Dale Herbert, 1971.
Slugging Percentage
Highest Slugging Percentage, Career — .744 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Highest Slugging Percentage, Decade
- 1960s — .476 — Dick Senko, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — .532 — Dale Herbert, 1970–1973.
- 1980s — .704 — Joe Velky, 1986–1987.
- 1990s — .644 — Joel Nichols, 1993–1996.
- 2000s — .744 — Pat Shannon, 2000–2003.
Highest Slugging Percentage, Season — .828 — Pat Shannon, 2002.
Batting Average
Highest Batting Average, Career — .402 — Joey Dallas, 1989–1992.
Highest Batting Average, Decade
- 1960s — .372 — Dick Senko, 1964–1967.
- 1970s — .366 — Dale Herbert, 1970–1973.
- 1980s — .392 — Tom Bilski, 1982–1984.
- 1990s — .408 — Joey Dallas, 1990–1992.
- 2000s — .385 — Mike Farrell, 2004–2005; and Mike Turchan, 2002–2005.
Highest Batting Average, Season — .527 — Dale Herbert, 1971.