Longest consecutive streak of batters faced without allowing a hit to begin an MLB career
- Who
- Austin Cox
- What
- 39 total number
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 2023
Austin Cox of the Kansas City Royals (both USA) made Major League Baseball (MLB) history in 2023 as he became the first pitcher in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to face 39 batters without allowing a hit to begin his career.
Cox recorded 34 outs, walked four, and one batter reached on error.