Who threw 4 no-hitters?

Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax threw four no-hitters, including one perfect game, during his MLB career.

Who has thrown multiple no-hitters?

Here's the list, starting with the pitcher whose no-hitter total stands alone -- Nolan Ryan, who threw seven.

• Nolan Ryan (7) May 1, 1991 TEX vs. ...
• Sandy Koufax (4) Sept. ...
• Justin Verlander (3) Sept. ...
• Bob Feller (3) July 1, 1951 CLE vs. ...
• Cy Young (3) June 30, 1908 BOS at NYY. ...
• Larry Corcoran (3) ...
• Mike Fiers (2) ...
• Jake Arrieta (2)

How many pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters?

Let's take a look at the 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters.

• 1 of 35. Nolan Ryan. Louis DeLuca / Contributor. ...
• 2 of 35. Sandy Koufax. Bettmann / Contributor. ...
• 3 of 35. Larry Corcoran. ...
• 4 of 35. Cy Young. ...
• 5 of 35. Bob Feller. ...
• 6 of 35. Justin Verlander. ...
• 7 of 35. Pud Galvin. ...
• 8 of 35. Al Atkinson.

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.

Who pitched 7 no-hitters?

The pitcher who holds the record for the most no-hitters is Nolan Ryan, who threw seven in his 27-year career.

Who threw most perfect games?

No pitcher has ever thrown more than one. The perfect game thrown by Don Larsen in game 5 of the 1956 World Series is the only postseason perfect game in major league history and one of only two postseason no-hitters.

Who pitched the most perfect games?

Cy Young, the man for whom baseball's most coveted pitching trophy is named, twirled a perfect game on May 5, 1904, for the Boston Pilgrims against the Philadelphia Athletics. It was one of 511 wins racked up by Young, including 76 shutouts on his way to a career ERA of 2.63.

Who was the youngest pitcher to throw a no-hitter?

If we instead consider age, at 22 years and 306 days old, Detmers became the youngest pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Anibal Sánchez in 2006 (22 years, 191 days).

Did Babe Ruth ever throw a no-hitter?

Young Babe Ruth, 21, gave out plenty of free passes on this Saturday afternoon. He walked seven Browns batters in six innings of work. The lefty didn't allow a hit, though, and got some help from his St.

Has any pitcher thrown 2 perfect games?

No major league player has ever thrown two perfect games, although Jean Faut of the AAGPBL accomplished the feat with perfect games in 1951 and 1953.

Has anyone lost a no-hitter?

On April 23, 1964, Ken Johnson of the Houston Colt . 45s became the first pitcher to throw a nine-inning no-hitter and lose. In fact, he is still the only individual to throw an official (nine-inning) no-hitter and lose.

Who is the best pitcher of all time?

However, his career K/BB ratio leaves something to be desired, and he never got much of a chance to pitch in the postseason.

• Cy Young (1890-1911)
• Pedro Martinez (1992-2009) ...
• Sandy Koufax (1955-1966) ...
• Clayton Kershaw (2008-Present) ...
• Roger Clemens (1984-2007) ...
• Greg Maddux (1986-2008) ...
• Bob Gibson (1959-1975) ...

Who hit 4 home runs in one game?

Each of these sluggers did what seemed impossible, they hit four home runs in one game. Yes, FOUR! Surprisingly, only one New York Yankee (Lou Gehrig) and no Boston Red Sox (Boston's Bobby Lowe was a Beaneater) has reached this pinnacle.

What is the rarest baseball play?

The unassisted triple play, a triple play in which only one fielder handles the ball, is the least common type of triple play, and is arguably the rarest occurrence in baseball: it has happened only 15 times since 1900 at the major league level.

Has anyone thrown a 27 pitch game?

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 caught Matt Cain's perfect game?

And this is hit out into the alleyway, a long run for Blanco, and Blanco's gonna dive, and he makes the catch! Just an unbelievable catch by Gregor Blanco! — Duane Kuiper calls Gregor Blanco's diving catch in the 7th inning.

Has anyone ever hit 5 home runs in a game?

Five home runs in a game has been achieved four times: Pete Schneider (1923), Lou Frierson (1934), Cecil Dunn (1936) and Dick Lane (1948). In the pre-professional era, Lipman Pike also hit five home runs in 1866.

Who caught Philip Humber perfect game?

There were really no dramatics at all until the ninth inning. Humber's first three pitches to the inning's leadoff hitter were all balls, but he successfully battled back for a strikeout. After getting the second out, Humber faced pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan to complete the perfecto.

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.

Who is the oldest MLB pitcher to throw a no-hitter?

On May 1, 1991, at the age of 44, Ryan became the oldest player to register a no-hitter. Facing the best hitting team in baseball, Ryan kept the Blue Jays hitless – striking out at least one batter in each inning, finishing with 16 while walking two in the 3-0 victory for the Rangers.

Which is better perfect game or no-hitter?

A no-hitter means a game where no base hits were recorded, but at least one batter reached first base otherwise due to a fielder's error, base on balls, or other ways. The perfect game is much, much more rare than no-hitters, which occur pretty much annually in the major leagues.