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As of 2009, there have been 17 perfect games in MLB history; all of them by different pitchers. A perfect game occurs when a pitcher retires all 27 batters without allowing anyone on base for any reason at all.
No-hitters are a bit more common. Since 1875, there have been 256 no-hitters in the MLB. A no-hitter is different from a perfect game. Errors, walks, hit batters, and fielder's choices can occur. As long as nothing is recorded as an official hit, the no-hitter remains intact.
Great answer. The finest perfect game was probably the only one thrown in a World Series, the 1956 gem tossed by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against a very talent-laden Brooklyn Dodgers team that included sluggers Duke Snider, Carl Furillo, Jackie Robinson and Gil Hodges.
The greatest pitching feat is arguably the back-to-back no-hitters thrown by Johnny van der Meer in 1939 (I think), though they weren't exactly the finest no hitters. Van der Meer didn't have the greatest control and so walked a number of batters enroute to his record making achievement.
What else can I help you with?
What Major League Baseball team has been no-hit the least?
http://espn.go.com/mlb/history/nohitters you count
Is there a MLB rule governing who may signal pitches to the pitcher?
NO... the pitcher can take a pitch sign from any one ... or not take it at all ...
How many games does a starting pitcher rest?
MLB teams have a five man starting rotation. That means the starting pitcher will pitch a game and not pitch for the next four games.
How many innings did Fred Chapman pitch as a 14 year old pitcher in the mlb?
5
How many innings must a starting pitcher in the mlb all star game pitch?
There is no limit in regards to how many innings a Starting Pitcher must pitch in the Major League Baseball All Star game, a team can be winning and the Starting Pitcher could pitch only 2 innings but because All Star games have different rules, they can be given the Win.
Has there ever been in the MLB a pitcher who threw a 3 pitch inning?
Yes. Record held by many.
What MLB pitchers only pitch from the stretch?
none
How far does MLB pitch from?
The distance from the front of the pitcher's plate to the back tip of home plate is 60' 6".
Is it true that the pitcher used to pitch the way the batter wanted?
Until the 1887 MLB season, a batter could call for a pitch to be thrown high or low.
Which mlb pitcher was nicknamed the rocket?
The MLB pitcher that was nicknamed the "Rocket" was Roger Clemens.
How much time does a pitcher have to deliver the pitch if there are no base runners?
MLB rules state 12 seconds Rule 8.04
Who was the heaviest pitcher in MLB History?
The heaviest pitcher in MLB History is definitely Nolan Ryan.
