Who pitched the only perfect game in the World Series?

Contents. Without that Monday in October, Don Larsen is an 81-91 pitcher with 14 big league seasons to his credit. But on Oct. 8, 1956, Larsen carved his name into the American sports landscape by pitching the first perfect game in postseason history.

How many people have pitched a perfect game in the World Series?

There has been one perfect game in the World Series, thrown by Don Larsen for the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers on October 8, 1956.

Has anyone ever pitched a no-hitter in the World Series?

The first was Don Larsen's perfect game for the Yankees against the Dodgers on Oct. 8, 1956, in Game 5 of the World Series. The late Hall of Famer Roy Halladay joined Larsen as the second man to throw a no-hitter in the postseason when he no-hit the Reds for the Phillies in the 2010 NLDS.

When was the last perfect game pitched in the World Series?

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 only no-hitter in the World Series?

Larsen pitched the sixth perfect game in MLB history, doing so in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. It is the only no-hitter and perfect game in World Series history and is one of only two no-hitters in MLB postseason history (the other being Roy Halladay's in 2010).

Has anyone ever thrown an 81 pitch perfect game?

Nebraska—wearing uniform number 18, Don Larsen's number—strikes out all 27 batters on three pitches each, making it an 81-pitch "super-perfect" game.

Who pitched the first perfect game of 2010?

In a Major League Baseball game played on June 2, 2010 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga nearly became the 21st pitcher in Major League history to throw a perfect game.

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.

Who pitched most no-hitters?

The pitcher who holds the record for the most no-hitters is Nolan Ryan, who threw seven in his 27-year career. His first two came exactly two months apart with the California Angels: the first on May 15, 1973, and the second on July 15. He had two more with the Angels on September 28, 1974, and June 1, 1975.

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 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.

Has a pitcher ever hit 3 homeruns in a game?

The first pitcher to officially hit a home run was Jack Manning, who accomplished the feat on August 3, 1876. The most home runs by a pitcher in a single game is three, achieved by Jim Tobin on May 13, 1942.

Has there ever been a 3 pitch inning?

Completely unofficial and no record books have ever been kept. The following pitchers had no problem with their pitch count, at least for one inning, as they started the inning, threw exactly three pitches and recorded three outs.

Who pitched the last perfect game?

The last perfect game thrown in Major League Baseball was Aug. 15, 2012, when Felix Hernandez blanked the Tampa Bay Rays in a 1-0 Mariners win. Hernandez threw 113 pitches in the win with 12 strikeouts, topping off a season in which there were three perfect games.

Who pitched the first perfect game?

Contents. Without that Monday in October, Don Larsen is an 81-91 pitcher with 14 big league seasons to his credit. But on Oct. 8, 1956, Larsen carved his name into the American sports landscape by pitching the first perfect game in postseason history.

Did Nolan Ryan ever pitch a perfect game?

Ryan also pitched 18 two-hitters. Despite this, he never pitched a perfect game, nor did he ever win a Cy Young Award. Ryan is one of only 29 players in baseball history to have appeared in Major League baseball games in four different decades.

Has anyone ever pitched a no-hitter and lost?

Big Days in Astros History - April 23, 1964 - Ken Johnson throws a no-hitter... and loses! The big, easy-going, 230-pounder was told he had become the first pitcher in the annals of baseball to pitch a nine-inning no-hitter and lose.

Who is the best pitcher of all time?

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Who pitched 2 no-hitters in a row?

Johnny Vander Meer was a lefthanded fastball pitcher who, because of these games, also became the first to ever throw two no-hitters during the same season! AND, Vander Meer went on to set a new — still-standing — National League record for consecutive hitless innings with twenty-one and two-thirds (21.2).

Who pitched perfect games for White Sox?

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox pitched a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners by retiring all 27 batters he faced on Saturday, April 21, 2012, as the White Sox defeated the Mariners 4–0.

Who was the last White Sox pitcher to throw a perfect game?

July 23, 2009: White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws perfect game.

When was Philip Humber perfect game?

It's Philip Humber's. On April 21, 2012, Humber was perfect for the White Sox, retiring all 27 batters against the Mariners with nine strikeouts to achieve one of baseball's rarest feats.

Has a Detroit Tiger ever pitched a perfect game?

A perfect game, a special subcategory of no-hitter, has yet to be thrown in Tigers history.

Is Jim Joyce still umpiring?

Though his umpiring was generally praised by players and coaches, Joyce is best known for his incorrect call in Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game in June 2010. He retired on January 16, 2017.

Does Billy Chapel throw perfect game?

The Tigers' shortstop dives and throws to first in time to retire Strout, giving Chapel his perfect game.