White Sox Rookie Breaks Painful 126-Year Old Franchise Record
Summary
Sam Antonacci, a rookie player for the Chicago White Sox, set a new team record by being hit by pitches 24 times in the 2026 season. This breaks a 126-year-old franchise record and ranks among the highest in Major League Baseball history.Key Facts
- Antonacci leads the American League with 24 hit-by-pitches (HBP) as of August 23, 2026.
- He broke the Chicago White Sox franchise record for most HBPs in a single season, previously held by Minnie Miñoso (1956) and Carlos Quentin (2011).
- Being hit by a pitch often causes injury, making Antonacci’s record and health notable.
- Antonacci has a .363 on-base percentage, the highest on his team, partly due to being hit by pitches.
- He has 100 hits and 8 home runs this season and strikes out less often than most teammates.
- If he continues, he could reach 29 HBPs by season’s end, ranking 11th highest in MLB history.
- The all-time MLB record for HBPs in a season is 50, set by Ron Hunt in 1971.
- Antonacci’s ability to get on base helps his team’s surprising success in 2026.
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