Yermin Mercedes became the first player in MLB history to start his career with a six-game hit streak, going 10-for-16 (.625) with three doubles, a triple and six RBIs in his first six games. The White Sox catcher/designated hitter also became the first player since at least 1900 to have at least 10 hits in his first six career games while playing at least three games at catcher and at least three games at another position. Mercedes, 27, became the first player since at least 1900 to have at least 10 hits in his first six career games while playing at least three games at catcher and at least three games at another position.