Frequently Asked Questions
What franchise record did Tristan Peters tie?
Tristan Peters tied the White Sox franchise record by homering in five consecutive games, making him just the seventh player in team history to accomplish the feat. He joined a star-studded list that includes Frank Thomas, Ron Kittle, Greg Luzinski, A.J. Pierzynski, Carlos Lee, and Munetaka Murakami.
What is the story behind Tristan Peters' nickname 'Banana Bonds'?
The nickname stems from Peters' time playing for the Savannah Bananas, the baseball entertainment phenomenon he was part of before his path to the majors. During his five-game home run streak he even used a banana-themed bat in two games during Players' Weekend, leaning into that part of his baseball journey.
What walk-off home run did Tristan Peters hit during his five-game homer streak?
Peters hit a ninth-inning walk-off home run off Kodai Senga that gave the White Sox a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets. He delivered the blast using a banana-themed bat during Players' Weekend.
How has Tristan Peters performed defensively for the White Sox this season?
Peters has been elite in center field, posting 11 Outs Above Average which ranks in MLB's 97th percentile and a 9 Fielding Run Value that ranks in the 94th percentile. His defensive impact has been just as significant as his surprising offensive breakout.
What historic team distinction did the White Sox earn because of Peters and Murakami's home run streaks?
With both Peters and Munetaka Murakami reaching a five-game home run streak in the same season, the White Sox became the first team since 1900 to have two rookies each post a home run streak of five or more games in a single season.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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