Did Steve Carlton throw a no hitter?

Although he never threw a no-hitter, Carlton pitched six one–hitters, 11th most in baseball history. Carlton had 90 career balks, the most in history. Carlton was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994 with 95.82% of the vote, one of the highest percentages ever.

Did Steve Carlton ever throw a perfect game?

Steve Carlton, one of most proficient major league pitchers not to throw a no-hitter, was elected to the Hall of Fame 23 years ago today. The 329-game winner never even reached the ninth inning with a no-hitter intact, but he holds the modern-day National League record for one-hitters with six.

Who was the last Pirates pitcher to throw a no-hitter?

Nick Maddox threw the first no-hitter in Pirates history on September 20, 1907; the most recent no-hitter was jointly thrown by Francisco Córdova and Ricardo Rincón on July 12, 1997. Two left-handed starting pitchers have thrown no-hitters in franchise history while four were by right-handers.

Who has thrown no-hitters in the Blue Jays stadium?

The Toronto Blue Jays, which joined the American League in 1977 as an expansion franchise, have just one no-hitter over the club's history. Dave Stieb, the king of late-inning near-misses, finally got his no-no (and the Blue Jays' first) during the 1990 season on the road against the Cleveland Indians.

Who threw a no-hitter and perfect game in the same season?

On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen became the only person to throw a no-hitter (and perfect game) during a World Series game. Larsen's no-hitter was the only one thrown in any postseason game.

Who has pitched a no-hitter?

Five pitchers have thrown a no-hitter in both the American League and the National League: Cy Young, Ryan, Jim Bunning, Nomo, and Randy Johnson.

Who pitched a no-hitter recently?

The most recent major league no-hitter was thrown by the New York Mets, a combined effort in a game started by Tylor Megill (5 IP, 3 BB) against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 29, 2022.

How many no-hitters did Nolan Ryan throw?

Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven, three more than any other pitcher. He is tied with Bob Feller for the most one-hitters, with 12. Ryan also pitched 18 two-hitters.

Has there ever been a no-hitter in the World Series?

Postseason no-hitters

In baseball history, there have only been two no-hitters thrown in the postseason. 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.

Who pitched a no-hitter while tripping on acid?

But few of these latter-day myths compare with the unthinkable feat that played out on a misty night in San Diego five decades ago this month, when a 25-year-old right-handed starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates named Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter while tripping on LSD.

Is Dock Ellis in the Hall of Fame?

Ellis is not a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, although he did go 138-119 with a 3.46 ERA over his 12-year career. In 1971, the season after his no-hitter, Ellis was an All-Star, going 19-9 with a 3.06 ERA and finishing fourth in the National League Cy Young Award voting.

Was Steve Carlton a good hitter?

His performance was nothing short of phenomenal. He allowed 104 hits, walked 39, struck out 140 and fashioned a 1.51 ERA in 155 innings. Opponents batted . 192 with six home runs off Carlton, who pitched 14 complete games and five shutouts.

Who was Steve Carlton's favorite catcher?

McCarver finished his career as the personal catcher for Steve Carlton for the Phillies in the late 1970s. Carlton preferred McCarver to Phillies regular Bob Boone.

How fast was Steve Carlton's fastball?

Carlton had a fastball in the 95 mph range, and a big, slow-breaking curveball.

Did Nolan Ryan throw 108 mph?

1. Nolan Ryan. There have been pitchers who can throw harder than Ryan's 100.9 mph fastball. But there will never be another strikeout pitcher who played as long as Ryan did (27 seasons) for as well as he did.

What catchers caught Nolan Ryan's no-hitters?

His seven no-hitters have come with seven different catchers, most of whom have had forgettable careers: Jeff Torborg, Art Kusnyer, Tom Egan and Ellie Rodriguez of the California Angels; Alan Ashby of the Houston Astros; and John Russell and Stanley of the Rangers.

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.

Where is Dave Stieb now?

Stieb currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he works as a building contractor. After his career in baseball, he has taken up the electric guitar. Stieb's older brother Steve was a catcher and pitcher in the minor leagues from 1979 to 1981.

Did Dave Stieb pitch a perfect game?

Finally, on August 4, 1989, pitching in Toronto's newly-opened futuristic SkyDome, Stieb struck out 11 and retired the first 26 Yankees in order but Roberto Kelly lined a 2-0 slider for a double into left field that spoiled a third no-hit bid – a perfect game attempt – for Stieb that again, came down to the last out.

Did the Blue Jays win the World Series?

The team has won two AL pennants and two World Series titles (1992, 1993). The Blue Jays played their first game in 1977, after joining the AL alongside fellow expansion team the Seattle Mariners.

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 was MLB's first black coach?

Frank Robinson, (born August 31, 1935, Beaumont, Texas, U.S—died February 7, 2019, Los Angeles, California), American professional baseball player who became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball.