Tristan Peters joined an elite list of Chicago White Sox players who have homered in four consecutive games. Names like Paul Konerko and Hall of Famers Jim Thome and Harold Baines have achieved this feat, along with teammate Colson Montgomery. “That’s really cool company,” Peters shared. On Tuesday, he added his name to that list by hitting a home run in his fourth straight game during an 11-7 victory against the Texas Rangers at Rate Field.
He approached Wednesday’s series finale in hopes of matching the franchise record of five consecutive games with a home run. This record is held by notable players such as Munetaka Murakami, A.J. Pierzynski, Carlos Lee, Frank Thomas, Ron Kittle, and Greg Luzinski.
“He’s been incredible,” White Sox starter Anthony Kay said. “Having him on fire deep into the lineup creates more problems for the other team.” The Sox’s historic trio of Peters, Murakami, and Montgomery mirrors previous successes in the team’s history, as recorded by Elias Sports Bureau. They are the first Sox rookies to accomplish such a streak in the same season.
Peters, 26, began his home run streak with a unique hit against the New York Mets that bounced off an outfielder’s glove and over the wall. “I was pretty pumped,” Peters said. He continued his streak the next day with a walk-off home run that secured a 2-1 win over the Mets.
Despite an 11-2 loss to the Rangers on Monday, Peters was the highlight with a two-run homer. On Tuesday, he had three hits, missing a cycle by a triple. He previously hit for the cycle on July 10 against the Athletics, which led to All-Star recognition and a custom ring from Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “That was really special,” said Peters.
By Wednesday, Peters had tied for sixth on the team with 11 home runs. Third baseman Miguel Vargas lauded Peters for his consistency and impact; “We’re very happy for him,” Vargas remarked. Peters is among seven Sox players with at least 10 home runs this season.
Overall, Peters has been performing at a high level, maintaining a .367/.466/.776 slash line over the last 18 games. “He’s seeing the ball, making good swing decisions,” said manager Will Venable.
According to OptaSTATS, Peters is one of only three players in MLB history to achieve several feats—all in one season—such as hitting for the cycle, a grand slam, and a walk-off home run. “I mean, it’s crazy,” Peters reflected. “God has blessed me, and I’m just so thankful for that and the people in this room that I get to play along with.”