Wilhoit was in the independent Western League at the time and his record is considered the all - time Professional Baseball record .
Unrecognized by Minor League Baseball is the 69 game hitting streak by Joe Wilhoit in 1919 .
Joe Wilhoit was in the independent Western League at the time and Joe Wilhoit 's record is considered the all - time Professional Baseball record .
Unrecognized by Minor League Baseball is the 69 game hitting streak by Joe Wilhoit in 1919 .