Who pitched 59 consecutive scoreless innings?
Who pitched 59 consecutive scoreless innings?
pitcher Orel Hershiser
On Sept. 28, 1988, famed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser made history by extending a remarkable stretch to 59 consecutive scoreless innings. He did so by throwing 10 innings against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium.
What is the record for most consecutive shutout innings?
Drysdale was 31 years old and in the 13th of his 14 seasons in 1968, the so-called “Year of the Pitcher.” On May 14 against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium, the Hall of Fame righty tossed the first of six consecutive shutouts, which remains a Major League record.
What pitcher holds the record for most consecutive complete games pitched?
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor completed 187 consecutive games he started between 1901 and 1906. Leon Cadore and Joe Oeschger share the record for the longest complete game, achieved when they pitched against each other in a 26-inning marathon that ended in a 1–1 tie on May 1, 1920.
How many scoreless innings did Babe Ruth pitch in the World Series?
29 2/3
In the days leading up to Oct. 8, 1961, Whitey Ford was suddenly answering a lot of questions about Babe Ruth. That’s because Ford was on the doorstep of breaking Ruth’s record for pitching 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in the World Series – a record the Babe had held for 43 years.
Who pitched back to back no hitters?
Johnny Vander Meer
June 15, 1938: Johnny Vander Meer Vander Meer is the only pitcher in history to throw back-to-back-no hitters, the latter of which came against the Brooklyn Dodgers just four days after his first one.
Who has the most shutouts in MLB history?
Walter Johnson+
Career Leaders & Records for Shutouts
| Rank | Player (yrs, age) | Shutouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Walter Johnson+ (21) | 110 |
| 2. | Pete Alexander+ (20) | 90 |
| 3. | Christy Mathewson+ (17) | 79 |
| 4. | Cy Young+ (22) | 76 |
What pitcher has the most 20 win seasons?
Nine or more seasons with 20 wins
| Pitcher | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Cy Young | 15 |
| Christy Mathewson | 13 |
| Warren Spahn | 13 |
| Walter Johnson | 12 |
Did Babe Ruth pitch a 14 inning game?
Ruth, on the other hand, experienced his fair share of team success. “The Sultan of Swat” led the Red Sox to a World Series title in 1916 where he pitched a 14-inning, complete game gem in his postseason debut. Despite his dominance on the mound, Ruth transitioned to the outfield in 1918.
Did Babe Ruth ever pitch in an All Star game?
In addition to all the other amazing feats throughout his career, it’s likely that, if there had only been such an event, Ruth would have been the only player in baseball history, to appear in the All-Star Game both as a hitter and a pitcher.
Who pitched 3 no-hitters in a row?
Vander Meer
On June 11th at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Vander Meer walked three while striking out four and allowing no hits against the Boston Bees. No Boston player even made it past first base. Four days later in Brooklyn, he was a little less steady.
Who threw 2 no-hitters in 1938?
The following year on June 11, 1938, Vander Meer pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Bees. Four days later against the Brooklyn Dodgers in what was the first night game ever held at Ebbets Field, he threw another no-hitter, becoming the only player in major league history to throw two straight no-hitters.