Nick Castellanos makes record-breaking streak of 231 consecutive appearances for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ready for some sizzling MLB action, folks? The Philadelphia Phillies, oh boy, are! Despite the heartbreaking NLDS performance from last season, this team's taking another swing at glory in 2025, with their reliable core. Superstars like Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, and the rest of the gang are knocking it out of the park, and they're right in the thick of the playoff race.
Even with some lineup shuffles, Castellanos has been a rock for this team. On June 22nd, against the Mets, he racked up his 231st consecutive start for the Phillies – that's quite the streak! According to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, this clocks Castellanos in as the top contender for the longest consecutive starts record since the legendary Pete Rose way back in the '80s[1].
Jimmy Rollins, Phillies' beloved legend who won the World Series back in 2008, held the previous record. So for Castellanos to surpass him is quite a feat! Catching up to Rose's record will take him into the 2026 season, but for now, it's an honor he can bask in.
Speaking of Pete Rose, he recently got reinstated and is once again eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame[2]. His name has been cleared, and now we can remember him for his incredible career rather than his missteps.
Castellanos' 231st consecutive start wasn't his finest; he went 1-for-4 with a couple of K's. However, the rest of his season has been robust. In 67 games, he's batting an impressive .287 and has driven in 32 RBIs. Despite only smacking six home runs this season, Castellanos' power could use a boost to help the Phils even more in the second half.
Home runs or not, Castellanos has been a consistent force at the plate every single day. Having a hitter of this caliber in the lineup consistently is a massive advantage. If he can step it up even further, he'll become an unstoppable force for the Phillies[3]. Let the record-breaking continue, Nick! 🔥🏀🚀⚾️💪🏼🔥
Despite Nick Castellanos' record-breaking consecutive starts for the Philadelphia Phillies, ongoing speculation suggests his power at the plate could benefit from an improvement, particularly in the home runs category. The lack of long balls has become a hot topic amidst MLB sports rumors.
