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Chandler Simpson surpasses record for plate appearances without a home run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Chandler Simpson surpasses record for plate appearances without a home run

Summary

Chandler Simpson of the Tampa Bay Rays recently set a franchise record for the longest stretch without a home run. On July 17, he made his 797th plate appearance, overtaking Jason Tyner's previous mark that stood for over 20 years. The 25-year-old is having a strong season, hitting.296/.325/.353 and ranks among the top players in contact rate and stolen bases. Simpson's performance includes 100 hits and 30 stolen bases this year, placing him in rare company with notable players like Ichiro Suzuki. Simpson has also improved his defensive abilities, now considered a plus defender in the outfield.

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By the Numbers

•Simpson set the franchise record on July 17 during a game.
•He has reached 100 hits and 30 stolen bases this season.
•Simpson ranks 7th in batting average among players with over 800 plate appearances.
•He has improved his defensive metrics significantly this season.
•Jason Tyner's previous record had stood since his time with the team in the early 2000s.

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2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Chandler Simpson just quietly broke a long held franchise record

What they're saying

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Chandler Simpson is really good at baseball and is doing things only a handful of players have accomplished in the game’s long history. Entering play on Saturday night, 25-year old Simpson is hitting .296/.325/.353 over his brief two year career at the big league level. He hardly ever strikes out with a 9.4% career strikeout […]
— Yahoo Sports

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