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Midseason trade leads to rare statistical oddity for SF Giants power-hitting bat

On Sunday, SF Giants power-hitting bat Rafael Devers achieved a statistical oddity. He appeared in his 163rd game, becoming the first player to do so since Justin Morneau with the Minnesota Twins in 2008.

Midseason trade leads to rare statistical oddity for SF Giants power-hitting bat

According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Devers is the first Giants player to appear in more than 162 games since José Pagán in 1962. Oddly enough, he appeared in 164 games because the Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers were tied at 101 wins at the end of the year.