Did Sandy Koufax throw a perfect game?

Yes, Sandy Koufax did throw a perfect game. On September 9, 1965, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Koufax retired all 27 batters in order and struck out 14, including the last batter, Harvey Kuenn.

The game took just 2 hours and 6 minutes, making it the fastest perfect game in Major League history. This was the first and only perfect game of his career, but he also pitched four no-hitters, all in a four-year span from 1962-1965.

To this day, Sandy Koufax is still remembered for his dominance and career accomplishments, his perfect game in particular.

Has any pitcher thrown a perfect game in the World Series?

Yes, a pitcher has thrown a perfect game in the World Series. It happened on October 8, 1956 at Yankee Stadium when New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen threw the first and only perfect game in World Series history.

Larsen faced 27 batters in a row without allowing a single hit, walk, or hit batsman. The Yankees won the game 2–0 in the seventh game of the series to become the World Series Champions. Larsen’s perfect game is considered one of the greatest moments in baseball history and it is part of a rare feat, as only 23 perfect games have been thrown in the history of Major League Baseball.

Has anyone thrown a 27 pitch game?

Yes, a 27-pitch game has been thrown in Major League Baseball (MLB). It happened on June 3, 2019 when Los Angeles Angels’ pitcher Felix Peña threw a 27-pitch complete game during a 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Peña allowed only two hits while striking out three and walking none during the historic game. It was the first 27-pitch game since 2019 when San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Strahm threw 28 pitches in an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins.

Peña’s performance marked the lowest amount of pitches thrown in a 9-inning game since 1988 when Oakland Athletics’ pitcher Dave Stewart threw a 25-pitch game during a 10-1 win over the New York Yankees.

Has there ever been a 2 pitch inning?

Yes, there has been a two pitch inning in Major League Baseball (MLB). On August 10th, 2019, the Texas Rangers faced off against the Oakland Athletics in the second game of a doubleheader at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

During the game, in the bottom of the third inning, Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was up at the plate when Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks only needed two pitches to retire him. On the first pitch, Andrus grounded out to Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar, who then threw to first base to get Andrus out and end the inning.

Because Hendriks only needed two pitches to retire Andrus and no other at-bats occurred, the inning ended in two pitches, creating a historic two pitch inning.

Does any pitcher have 2 perfect games?

Yes, two pitchers have thrown two perfect games in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. The two pitchers who achieved this milestone are Cy Young and Sandy Koufax.

Cy Young threw his first perfect game on May 5, 1904 and his second on May 30, 1908. He pitched for the Boston Red Sox in both games and no-hit the Philadelphia Athletics in each one.

Sandy Koufax threw his first perfect game on June 4, 1962 while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers and his second on September 9, 1965. He struck out 14 batters in the first game against the Chicago Cubs and struck out 14 and 13 batters in each of his second perfect outing against the New York Mets.

To this day, no other pitcher in MLB history has thrown more than one perfect game. The most recent perfect game was thrown by Seattle Mariners pitcher, Félix Hernández, on August 15, 2012.

Has anyone pitched an immaculate game?

Yes, there have been six pitchers who have achieved the feat of pitching an immaculate game in Major League Baseball. An immaculate game is defined as a pitcher throwing nine perfect strikes in a single nine-inning game.

The first pitcher to achieve this feat was Jim Batton in 1891. The second immaculate game was thrown in 1903 by Addie Joss. It then took over 30 years for another pitcher to have an immaculate game, with Cy Blanton throwing a perfect game in 1938.

Catfish Hunter was the first post-World War II pitcher to achieve an immaculate inning, doing so in 1968. The next immaculate game was thrown in 1984 by Tom Seaver of the Chicago White Sox. Finally, in 1991, Nolan Ryan became the last pitcher to throw an immaculate game.

Ryan ended his career with seven no-hitters, making him the all-time leader in no-hitters. However, this immaculate game proved to be the last of his career, cementing his place in baseball history.

Did Nolan Ryan ever pitch a perfect game?

Yes, Nolan Ryan did pitch a perfect game. On May 15, 1991, Ryan, who was then 44 years old and playing with the Texas Rangers, achieved the feat against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ryan pitched all nine innings, striking out 12 batters, while giving up no hits or walks.

It was his seventh career no-hitter, and he was the first pitcher to pitch a perfect game after the age of 40. The game was especially memorable because Ryan recorded his 5,000th career strikeout in the third inning, which was the first time a pitcher had ever achieved both a perfect game and 5,000 strikeouts in the same outing.

Who is the World Series pitcher ever?

The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America, and is contested between the champion teams of the American League and National League (AL and NL).

The highest honor for a pitcher in all of baseball is to be named the World Series MVP, or Most Valuable Player. Among all the pitchers who have ever competed in the World Series, the honor of being the best ever goes to Whitey Ford.

Ford was nicknamed the “Chairman of the Board” for his consistent excellence in the biggest moments. He led the Yankees to six World Series titles over the course of his career and recorded 10 wins, 8 complete games, 94 strikeouts and only 17 walks in an incredible World Series career.

Ford was the first pitcher ever to be awarded the MVP title when he received it in 1961. He is also the all-time leader in career ERA in the World Series with a remarkable 2. 71. With all his accomplishments, it’s no wonder Whitey Ford has earned the title of the World Series pitchers of all time.

Did Sandy Koufax ever pitch a no-hitter?

Yes, Sandy Koufax pitched four no-hitters in his career, all in the span of just four years. His first no-hitter came on June 30, 1962 against the New York Mets. His second and third no-hitters were on May 11, 1963, and June 4, 1964, both against the Philadelphia Phillies.

His fourth and final no-hitter was on September 9, 1965 against the Chicago Cubs. Furthermore, his no-hitter on June 4, 1964 was a perfect game, meaning he had no walks, hit batters, or errors. His career record for no-hitters is the most in Los Angeles Dodgers’ franchise history.

How many seasons in a row did Sandy Koufax throw a no-hitter?

Sandy Koufax threw four consecutive no-hitters from 1963 to 1965, making him the only pitcher in major league history to do so. He achieved his first no-hitter on June 30, 1963, against the New York Mets, and then another against the San Francisco Giants on September 9, 1963.

His third no-hitter came less than a year later, against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 4, 1964, and his fourth and final no-hitter came against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 4, 1965. All four of these feats were accomplished within a three-season period, making it one of the most remarkable achievements in baseball history.

Koufax’s streak no-hitters ended on June 13, 1965, when the Cincinnati Reds scored four runs against him.

Has there ever been a no-hitter where the pitcher lost?

Yes, there have been several instances of a no-hitter in baseball where the pitcher lost. A no-hitter occurs when a pitcher does not allow any hits over the course of a complete game. While the pitcher technically loses the game, a no-hitter is still an impressive accomplishment and will often be mentioned in the post-game statistics.

It’s relatively rare that a pitcher is able to pitch a no-hitter and also lose the game, but it has happened.

In 1978, Ken Forsch of the Houston Astros lost a game after throwing a no-hitter. Forsch was facing the Atlanta Braves, and the Braves were able to score one run in the eighth inning due to a series of walks and an error.

Forsch lost the game 1–0. In 2010, Edwin Jackson lost a game to the Tampa Bay Rays despite throwing a no-hitter. Jackson could not get any run support from his teammates and the Rays ended up winning 1–0 when they scored their only run in the eighth inning.

More recently in 2017, Pirates rookie pitcher Steven Brault was the victim of a no-hitter lost. He was facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the 11th inning and allowed 4 walks, 1 hit batsmen, and another run due to a wild pitch.

The Pirates lost the game 2–1. Despite being a no-hitter loss, it was still a memorable performance for Brault, who threw 139 pitches in the game.

In baseball, a no-hitter is a difficult and impressive feat, regardless of the outcome of the game. It’s happened several times that a pitcher has thrown a no-hitter, but lost the game. It’s an unfortunate way to end a no-hitter, but these pitchers will still be remembered for their historic accomplishment.

Did Mickey Mantle ever hit a homerun off Sandy Koufax?

No, Mickey Mantle never hit a homerun off Sandy Koufax. Koufax and Mantle only faced each other in the Major Leagues a total of five times, with Koufax getting the better of Mantle in each at-bat. During games that took place in 1963, 1965 and 1966, Mantle went 0-for-5 while Koufax got two strikeouts and three ground outs against the Hall of Fame outfielder.

The two baseball legends also faced each other in an exhibition game in 1965 as well, with Koufax once again getting the better of Mantle by recording another strikeout.

Has a pitcher ever thrown a no-hitter and hit a home run?

Yes, a pitcher has thrown a no-hitter and hit a home run. The first and only pitcher to accomplish this feat is Pittsburgh Pirate’s pitcher, Bob Moose, who achieved the feat on September 20, 1969 against the San Diego Padres.

He pitched a complete nine-inning game without allowing a single hit, and he also hit a solo home run in the second inning. The Pirates ended up winning the game 4-0. This feat had previously been attempted unsuccessfully by Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale, who had pitched a no-hitter, but had failed to hit a home run.

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

The oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Nolan Ryan. On May 1st, 1991, at the age of 44, Ryan set the record as the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball (MLB) with a 3–0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome.

Up to that point, this was the seventh no-hitter of Ryan’s career, making him the all-time leader in that category. Ryan was also the first pitcher to achieve a no-hitter after turning 40. In his no-hitter against Toronto, Ryan finished with 10 strikeouts, did not issue any walks, and became the oldest player to throw a no-hitter in MLB history.

The record has since been broken by Randy Johnson of the San Francisco Giants, who was 45 when he threw the eighth no-hitter of his career against the Houston Astros on June 4th, 2004.

What pitcher holds the record for no-hitters?

Nolan Ryan holds the record for throwing the most career no-hitters, with seven. Five of them were thrown as a member of the California Angels and two were thrown as a member of the Houston Astros. Ryan’s first no-hitter came on May 15, 1973, against the Kansas City Royals.

His final no-hitter was thrown on May 1, 1991, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He is the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw seven no-hitters. Several other pitchers have thrown six, including Sandy Koufax and Roy Halladay, who both had a perfect game among their no-hitters.