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Longest MLB Hitting Streaks

By Scott Kendrick, About.com

The longest hitting streaks in Major League Baseball history, starting with the almost untouchable 56-game streak of Joe DiMaggio.

Longest MLB Hitting Streaks

Player, team No. games Year
Joe DiMaggio, Yankees 56 1941
Willie Keeler, Orioles 45 1896-97
Pete Rose, Reds 44 1978
Bill Dahlen, Cubs 42 1894
George Sisler, Browns 41 1922
Ty Cobb, Tigers 40 1911
Paul Molitor, Brewers 39 1987
Jimmy Rollins, Phillies 38 2005-06
Tommy Holmes, Braves 37 1945
Gene DeMontreville, Senators 36 1896-97
Fred Clarke, Colonels 35 1895
Ty Cobb, Tigers 35 1917
George Sisler, Browns 35 1924-25
Luis Castillo, Marlins 35 2002
Chase Utley, Phillies 35 2006

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