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Who was the last person to throw a perfect game?
Félix Hernández
The most recent perfect game pitched in Major League Baseball was thrown by Félix Hernández of the Seattle Mariners against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 15, 2012. He struck out the side twice and struck out twelve total batters in a 1–0 victory.
When was the last perfect game?
August 15, 2012
The most recent perfect game in Major League Baseball was pitched by Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on August 15, 2012….Major League Baseball[edit]
| Pitcher(s) | Mark Buehrle |
|---|---|
| Date | July 23, 2009 |
| Team | Chicago White Sox |
| Opponent | Tampa Bay Rays |
How many no hitters are there in baseball?
312
A no-hitter is a rare accomplishment for a pitcher or pitching staff—only 312 have been thrown in MLB history since 1876, an average of about two per year.
Why is the K backwards in a strikeout?
(A backwards K has come to indicate that a batter struck out without swinging at the third strike.)
What team has the most no-hitters in baseball history?
There have been more than 215,000 games played in MLB history but there have been just over 300 no-hitters, meaning the members of the no-hit club are among some pretty elite company….No-hitters by team.
| Team | Number of no-hitters |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 26 |
| Chicago White Sox | 20 |
| Boston Red Sox | 18 |
| San Francisco Giants | 17 |
What teams have never had a no-hitter?
After going more than 50 years without a no-hitter, the San Diego Padres became the last MLB team to get a no-no when Joe Musgrove, who grew up in the San Diego area, blanked the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 9, 2021, in a 3-0 Padres victory.