Y. Takahashi Ties Two Consecutive AB Records
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The first Japanese record is Robert J. Reynolds' 11 consecutive at bats with a hit. Reynolds did this with the Taiyo Whales (now BayStars) between August 1-4, 1991. Unlike Takahashi who had three walks (one intentional) sandwithched in his 11 hits, Reynolds' record is 11 consecutive plate appearances.
The second record tied is shared with Tokitaka Minamibuchi who reached base 14 consecutive plate appearances while with the Chiba Lotte Marines between July 16-25, 1993. Minamibuchi only had four base hits during that streak, drawing a total of 10 bases on balls, including seven in a row over three games. (Is that a record?)
During Takahashi's streak, he raised his average from .287 to .340, finishing the day (June 11) with a .347 average. The Giants lost the game to the Swallows 19-10, causing very little joy in the Giants' club house with regard to the records.