CATCHING NO-HITTERS TRIVIA 60 catchers have caught 2 or more no hitters. In the 21 perfect games thrown, 19 different catchers were involved. Ron Hassey is the only catcher to have caught 2 perfect games (Len Barker 1981 and Dennis Martinez 1991). There were five no-hitters in which 2 or more catchers teamed up.
What is the record for most no-hitters in a season?
eight
The most no-hitters in the National League during any single season is five, set originally in 1969, the duplicated in 2014. The all-time Major League Baseball record for the most no-hitters thrown in any given year was eight, set back in 1884 — before the American League (1901-2021) even existed!
Has there ever been a 10 inning no hitter?
The Reds’ Fred Toney is credited with a no hitter, completing the accomplishment in 10 innings. Game went 10 innings.
What catcher has caught the most perfect games?
Hassey is notable for being the only catcher in MLB history to have caught more than one perfect game (the first with Len Barker in 1981 and his second with Dennis Martínez in 1991).
Has anyone lost a no-hitter?
On April 23, 1964, Ken Johnson of the Houston Colt . 45s became the only pitcher to lose a complete game no-hitter in nine innings when he was beaten, 1–0, by the Cincinnati Reds. The winning run was scored by Pete Rose in the top of the ninth inning via an error, groundout, and another error.
Who has the 2nd most no-hitters?
He is the only major leaguer to have thrown no-hitters in regular season and postseason play. Ryan holds the record for most no-hitters in a career, with seven. Sandy Koufax is second on the list with four no-hitters. The first black pitcher to toss a no-hitter was Sam Jones who did it for the Chicago Cubs in 1955.
Who caught Nolan Ryan’s no-hitters?
Ryan’s catcher in 1973 for his first no-hitter: Yes, Jeff Torborg, who squatted 60 feet and six inches away from the two most unhittable pitchers in modern baseball history.
Has there ever been an 8 inning no-hitter?
On July 1, 1990, Andy Hawkins of the New York Yankees pitched an eight-inning no-hitter (the Yankees were the away team) against the Chicago White Sox and lost the game 4–0 after an eighth inning which saw three errors.
What MLB team has been no hit most?
Every major league franchise has been no-hit at least twice, with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers leading the way with 20 no-nos thrown against the club over its long history.
Has there ever been a 27 pitch game?
On May 13, 1952 while pitching for the Class-D Bristol Twins, Ron Necciai tossed a no-hitter, striking out 27 in nine innings!
Has a catcher ever caught all 162 games?
(Obviously, this feat is much easier with a 162 game schedule.) Please note that games listed are total season games and not necessarily games caught. However, a player must have played at least 150 games at catcher to be included….Most Games Caught in a Season.
| Player | Todd Hundley |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Age | 27 |
| Tm | NYM |
| Lg | NL |
Has anyone struck all 27 batters?
He batted and threw right-handed. Necciai is best remembered for the unique feat of striking out 27 batters in a nine-inning game, which he accomplished in the Class-D Appalachian League on May 13, 1952. He is the only pitcher ever to do so in a nine-inning, professional-league game.
Who has thrown the most no-hitters in Major League Baseball?
For the Major League Baseball pitchers who have completed this feat, see List of Major League Baseball no-hitters. Nolan Ryan holds the record for no-hitters in the major leagues with seven.
Who holds the record for the shortest time between no-hitters?
The pitcher who holds the record for the shortest time between no-hitters is Johnny Vander Meer, the only pitcher in history to throw no-hitters in consecutive starts, while playing for the Cincinnati Reds in 1938.
How many no-hitters have been thrown on the same day twice?
Two no-hitters have been thrown on the same day twice: Ted Breitenstein and Jim Hughes on April 22, 1898; and Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela on June 29, 1990. Eight no-hitters were thrown by major league pitchers in the 1884 season and the 2021 season.
Did you know the Phillies hold the MLB record for no hit games?
On June 11, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer pitched a no hitter. During his next start, June 15, 1938, he pitched another no hitter becoming the first and only pitcher to ever throw consecutive no hitters. Did you know that the Philadelphia Phillies hold the Major League team record for longest time span (fifty-seven seasons) between no hit games?
