1.   As the accompanying chart shows, only four active major leaguers have had longer terms of service with the same franchise.

2.   That case drew national attention because Aikens and three other Royals were the first active major leaguers ever sentenced to prison for drug charges.

3.   Frank Thomas of the Chicago White Sox ranks second among active major leaguers in consecutive games played.

4.   He had the most at-bats of any active major leaguer without a slam until he connected off Al Leiter in the second inning.

5.   Karros had hit the most homers among active major leaguers without hitting a grand slam.