Willy Taveras of the Houston Astros in action during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. on July 16, 2005. St. Louis won 4-2. (Photo by G. N. Lowrance/Getty Images)
We take a look back at Willy Taveras’ 30-game hit streak for the Houston Astros.
If you asked a random Houston Astros fan who holds the longest hitting streak in team history, some might say Jose Altuve or Craig Biggio. But for those who have good memories and paid attention in the mid-2000s, they’ll know it was center fielder Willy Taveras.