Bryson Stott ties modern day Phillies record for longest hit streak to begin season

Bryson Stott is off to a historic start.

The 25-year-old has tied Willie “Puddin’ Head” Jones (1950) for the modern day Phillies record for the longest hit streak to begin a season in team history at 16.

The record-tying hit was a leadoff home run, his first of the season and his first career home run from the No. 1 spot.

Bryson Stott is one of the best hitters on the planet right now. pic.twitter.com/nD3dgn0cwu

— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) April 16, 2023

Stott has become a “Whiz Kid” himself. He’s slashing .385/.394/.523 to begin the season. His ability to consistently churn out a quality at-bats as well as his bat-to-ball skills and high on-base percentage have made him a perfect fit at the top of the order for Rob Thomson.

The longest hit streak in Phillies history belongs to Jimmy Rollins, who hit safely in 38 consecutive games from August 23, 2005 to April 5, 2006.

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