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==Origin of the term==
==Origin of the term==
The term derives from ''[[hat trick]],'' and since four is bigger than three, the rationale was that a four-strikeout performance should be referred to by a bigger hat, such as a [[sombrero]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baseball Reference - "Golden Sombrero"|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Golden_Sombrero}}</ref> The "[[List of baseball jargon (O)#Olympic Rings|Olympic Rings]]" or '''platinum sombrero''' applies to a player striking out five times in a game,<ref>{{cite news | title=Extra bases | date=April 9, 2005 | work=[[The Post-Standard|Syracuse Post-Standard]] | first=Matt | last=Michael}}</ref> while a '''horn''' (after [[Sam Horn]] of the [[Baltimore Orioles]], who accomplished the feat in an extra-inning game in 1991) or '''titanium sombrero''' is bestowed upon a player who strikes out six times in a single game.<ref>[http://spots.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=2988373 ESPN - More amazing stories to watch for - MLB<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The term derives from ''[[hat trick]],'' and since four is bigger than three, the rationale was that a four-strikeout performance should be referred to by a bigger hat, such as a [[sombrero]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baseball Reference - "Golden Sombrero"|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Golden_Sombrero}}</ref> The "[[List of baseball jargon (O)#Olympic Rings|Olympic Rings]]" or '''platinum sombrero''' applies to a player striking out five times in a game,<ref>{{cite news | title=Extra bases | date=April 9, 2005 | work=[[The Post-Standard|Syracuse Post-Standard]] | first=Matt | last=Michael}}</ref> while a '''horn''' (after [[Sam Horn]] of the [[Baltimore Orioles]], who accomplished the feat in an extra-inning game in 1991)<ref name=neyer>Rob Neyer [http://www.baseballnation.com/2013/6/21/4450534/five-strikeouts-platinum-sombrero-sam-horn-nickname article] at Baseball Nation</ref> or '''titanium sombrero''' is bestowed upon a player who strikes out six times in a single game.<ref>[http://spots.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=2988373 ESPN - More amazing stories to watch for - MLB<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


The term was coined by [[San Diego Padres|San Diego Padre]] [[Carmelo Martinez]] in the 1980s.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}
The term was coined by [[San Diego Padres|San Diego Padre]] [[Carmelo Martinez]] in the 1980s.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}


==History==
==History==
Striking out five times in a game has been achieved 65 times, most recently achieved by [[J.D. Martinez]] of the [[Houston Astros]] on May 27, 2013. Only eight players have had six strikeouts, [[#Major league players with six strikeouts in a game|listed below]].
Striking out five times in a game has been achieved 65 times, most recently achieved by [[J.D. Martinez]] of the [[Houston Astros]] on May 27, 2013. Only eight players have had six strikeouts, [[#Major league players with six strikeouts in a game|listed below]].<ref name=neyer/>


On August 4, 2009, [[Tampa Bay Rays]] third baseman [[Evan Longoria]] went 2 for 6, recording a golden sombrero and 2 home runs. The second home run was a [[walk off home run]]. This feat was reproduced by [[Brandon Moss]] of the [[Oakland Athletics]] on April 30, 2013 in a 19-inning game against the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/mlb/blog/_/name/stark_jayson/id/9227476/astounding-facts-oakland-los-angeles-angels-marathon-game Jayson Stark, ESPN.com]</ref> They are the only players to record four strikeouts and two home runs (the second a walk-off) in a single game in the [[live-ball era]].
On August 4, 2009, [[Tampa Bay Rays]] third baseman [[Evan Longoria]] went 2 for 6, recording a golden sombrero and 2 home runs. The second home run was a [[walk off home run]]. This feat was reproduced by [[Brandon Moss]] of the [[Oakland Athletics]] on April 30, 2013 in a 19-inning game against the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/mlb/blog/_/name/stark_jayson/id/9227476/astounding-facts-oakland-los-angeles-angels-marathon-game Jayson Stark, ESPN.com]</ref> They are the only players to record four strikeouts and two home runs (the second a walk-off) in a single game in the [[live-ball era]].

Revision as of 15:29, 21 June 2013

In baseball, a golden sombrero is a player's inglorious feat of striking out four times in a single game.

Origin of the term

The term derives from hat trick, and since four is bigger than three, the rationale was that a four-strikeout performance should be referred to by a bigger hat, such as a sombrero.[1] The "Olympic Rings" or platinum sombrero applies to a player striking out five times in a game,[2] while a horn (after Sam Horn of the Baltimore Orioles, who accomplished the feat in an extra-inning game in 1991)[3] or titanium sombrero is bestowed upon a player who strikes out six times in a single game.[4]

The term was coined by San Diego Padre Carmelo Martinez in the 1980s.[citation needed]

History

Striking out five times in a game has been achieved 65 times, most recently achieved by J.D. Martinez of the Houston Astros on May 27, 2013. Only eight players have had six strikeouts, listed below.[3]

On August 4, 2009, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria went 2 for 6, recording a golden sombrero and 2 home runs. The second home run was a walk off home run. This feat was reproduced by Brandon Moss of the Oakland Athletics on April 30, 2013 in a 19-inning game against the Los Angeles Angels.[5] They are the only players to record four strikeouts and two home runs (the second a walk-off) in a single game in the live-ball era.

On May 6, 2012, Baltimore Orioles third baseman Chris Davis had zero hits in eight at-bats as the designated hitter in 17 innings. His five strikeouts awarded him the rare platinum sombrero. In a bizarre twist, he also recorded the win in that game when called in to pitch two innings of relief, making him the first positional player from the AL to record a win since 1968.

On May 6th, 2013, B.J. Upton struck out four times in his first four at bats, recording a golden sombrero by the end of the 6th inning.

On June 5, 2013, Seattle Mariners catcher Kelly Shoppach became the first player ever to strike out five times and record two hits. The Mariners lost to the Chicago White Sox in 16 innings.

The record for strikeouts in a game in all of professional baseball belongs to Russ Laribee of the minor league Pawtucket Red Sox, who in 1981 struck out seven times in a thirty-three inning baseball game.[6]

Major league players with six strikeouts in a game

Player Date Innings Team Ref
Carl Weilman July 25, 1913 15 St. Louis Browns
Don Hoak May 2, 1956 17 Chicago Cubs [7]
Rick Reichardt May 31, 1966 17 California Angels [8]
Billy Cowan July 9, 1971 20 California Angels [9]
Cecil Cooper June 14, 1974 15 Boston Red Sox [10]
Sam Horn July 17, 1991 15 Baltimore Orioles [11]
Alex Gonzalez September 9, 1998 13 Toronto Blue Jays [12]
Geoff Jenkins June 8, 2004 17 Milwaukee Brewers [13]

References

  1. ^ "Baseball Reference - "Golden Sombrero"".
  2. ^ Michael, Matt (April 9, 2005). "Extra bases". Syracuse Post-Standard.
  3. ^ a b Rob Neyer article at Baseball Nation
  4. ^ ESPN - More amazing stories to watch for - MLB
  5. ^ Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
  6. ^ Peter Gobis, in the Sun Chronicle
  7. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN195605020.shtml
  8. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL196605310.shtml
  9. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197107090.shtml
  10. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197406140.shtml
  11. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KCA/KCA199107170.shtml
  12. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TOR/TOR199809090.shtml
  13. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ANA/ANA200406080.shtml
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