Fun Facts Welcome to my Fun Facts section. Did you know that a pitcher once hit two home runs while tossing a no-hitter? Who were the pitchers that started and ended Joe DiMaggio's incredible 56 consecutive game hitting streak? This section will answer those questions and a offer a whole lot more. Some of these facts are somewhat obscure but nevertheless are very interesting and are part of the history of the game. Baseball has such a wealth of great facts. Behind the numbers and data in your typical baseball encyclopedia, there are stories, milestones and events that took place to create those numbers. Enjoy the Fun Facts. Click here to continue.