On August 5, 1953, rookie pitcher Don Larsen of the St. Louis Browns wasn’t just dealing on the mound—he was raking at the plate. Larsen went three-for-three against the Red Sox while pitching eight innings, extending his hitting streak to seven consecutive hits. That mark set the record for pitchers, showcasing a side of Larsen’s career often overshadowed by his perfect game in the 1956 World Series. In fact, his surprising power at the plate so impressed Browns coaches that they tried persuading him to give up pitching and move to the outfield. Though Larsen stuck with the mound, the record remains a reminder of his overlooked batting skill.