Top 2: Jeff Francouer struck out swinging against Tim Stauffer

Top 4: Francoeur struck out swinging against Stauffer

Top 6: Francouer called out on strikes against Stauffer

Top 8: Francoeur struck out swinging against Chad Qualls

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Frenchy’s sombrero on Wednesday was his second of the season, as he accounted for four of the Royals six strikeouts in the game.  He is also the fifth player to notch multiple sombreros this season.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 55

Top 2: Jay Bruce called out on strikes against James Shields

Top 4: Bruce struck out swinging against Shields

Top 6: Bruce called out on strikes against Shields

Top 8: Bruce struck out swinging against J.P. Howell

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Oh Jay Bruce, when will you show some consistency? As a Bruce fantasy owner, his hit-or-miss (literally) performances can be rather frustrating, and his sombrero on Wednesday is the epitome of his struggles. But I’ll let our good friend Mevs over at Diamond Hoggers do all the talking.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 54

Top 2: Shelly Duncan struck out swinging against Madison Bumgarner

Top 4: Duncan struck out swinging against Bumgarner

Top 7: Duncan struck out swinging against Bumgarner

Top 9: Duncan struck out swinging against Jeremy Affeldt

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: I guess he’s the Tribe’s best option in RF with Choo out. I guess.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 53

Bottom 1: Austin Jackson called out on strikes against Joe Saunders

Bottom 3: Jackson walked against Saunders

Bottom 5: Jackson struck out swinging against Saunders

Bottom 8: Jackson struck out swinging against Aaron Heilman

Bottom 8: Jackson struck out swinging against Bryan Shaw

Final Line: 0-for-4, BB, 4 K

Notes: Even though the Diamondbacks out-hit the Tigers 12-to-10 on Sunday, Detroit still won decisively.  Once again, a leadoff hitter wore the sombrero, which has become a disturbing trend this season.  Jackson’s sombrero was highlighted by a pair of strikeouts in the eighth inning, an inning in which the Tigers scored seven runs and sent 12 batters to the plate.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 52

Bottom 1: Adam Dunn called out on strikes against Livan Hernandez

Bottom 3: Dunn struck out swinging against Hernandez

Bottom 5: Dunn struck out swinging against Hernandez

Bottom 8: Dunn struck out swinging against Sean Burnett

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Dunn’s golden sombrero last Sunday was his third of the season, and accurately portrays his god-awful 2011 campaign.  Headed into Thursday’s game, Dunn’s slash line was .173/.308/.316.  In 279 plate appearances, he has fanned an MLB leading 100 times.  The last time we reported Dunn’s sombrero, he was hitless against left-handers.  Currently he’s 1-for-53 with 25 strikeouts.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 51