Jordan Walker closes on MLB record for home runs against unique pitchers

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has recorded 55 home runs against 55 different pitchers to begin his Major League Baseball career. This streak marks the longest current run in the league and ranks second in MLB history since 1900. Walker trails only Willy Adames, who homered against 57 unique pitchers during the start of his own career. Researchers note that modern baseball trends, including the shorter appearances of starting pitchers, may have contributed to the volume of different arms Walker has faced. The 24-year-old outfielder needs two additional home runs against different pitchers to tie the record held by Adames. The Cardinals conclude their season on Thursday against Tarik Skubal and the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing Walker with another opportunity to add to his total.

• 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker holds this unique MLB streak, closing in on history