SIMONE: On June 12, 1970, 51 years ago this week, Dock Ellis was written into sports history as the pitcher who threw a no-hitter... while tripping on LSD.
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.
Who threw a no-hitter?
Reid Detmers has thrown the first individual no-hitter of the 2022 MLB season. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher blanked the Tampa Bay Rays, 12-0, on Tuesday night in Anaheim.
Has anyone ever pitched a no-hitter?
There have been two postseason no-hitters in MLB history, one by a pitcher from each league. For the AL, on October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw a perfect game in Game 5 of that year's World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who has the 2nd most no-hitters?
He is the only major leaguer to have thrown no-hitters in regular season and postseason play. Ryan holds the record for most no-hitters in a career, with seven. Sandy Koufax is second on the list with four no-hitters. The first black pitcher to toss a no-hitter was Sam Jones who did it for the Chicago Cubs in 1955.
40 related questions foundWho pitched a no-hitter yesterday?
Los Angeles Angels rookie left-hander Reid Detmers pitched a no-hitter in a 12-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium, becoming at age 22 the youngest pitcher to throw one since Anibal Sanchez in 2006 for the Marlins.
Did the Angels throw a no-hitter?
The Angels now have 12 no-hitters in their franchise's history. Prior to Detmers, the most recent was a Taylor Cole and Félix Peña combined no-hitter against the Mariners on July 12, 2019. It was the first game following the death of Tyler Skaggs. The entire Angels team wore No. 45 jerseys in his honor that night.
Who has a no-hitter last night?
Twins vs. Astros: Justin Verlander takes no-hitter into eighth inning as Houston wins eighth in a row. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander fell five outs short of his fourth career no-hitter Tuesday night at Target Field.
Did Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter on acid?
Ellis threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1970, and later stated that he accomplished the feat under the influence of LSD.
What is Dock Ellis known for?
Dock Ellis is remembered for pitching a no-hitter while on LSD, but his real legacy should be his work after he became sober. In 1970, as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter on LSD. This fact has become baseball legend, and Ellis a cult hero.
What is a no-hitter in baseball?
The current Major League Baseball definition, since 1991, of a no-hitter is "a game in which a pitcher, or pitchers, gives up no hits while pitching at least nine innings. A pitcher may give up a run or runs so long as he pitches nine innings or more and does not give up a hit."
Who pitched the most perfect games?
Of the 20 perfect games for which pitch counts are available, Addie Joss's was the most efficient–74 pitches, fewer than three per batter.
Who pitched 2 no-hitters in a row?
Johnny Vander Meer's Two Consecutive No-Hitters | Baseball Almanac.
Who has the most no-hitter?
The nearly untouchable Nolan Ryan has a very untouchable record: He holds the MLB benchmark for most career no-hitters, with seven:
- May 7, 1973 vs. the Royals.
- July 15, 1973 vs. the Tigers.
- Sept. 28, 1974 vs. the Twins.
- June 1, 1975 vs. the Orioles.
- Sept. 26, 1981 vs. the Dodgers.
- June 11, 1990 vs. the Rangers.
Who has pitched the most no-hitters?
Here's the list, starting with the pitcher whose no-hitter total stands alone -- Nolan Ryan, who threw seven.
- Nolan Ryan (7) May 1, 1991 TEX vs. ...
- Sandy Koufax (4) Sept. ...
- Justin Verlander (3) Sept. ...
- Bob Feller (3) July 1, 1951 CLE vs. ...
- Cy Young (3) June 30, 1908 BOS at NYY. ...
- Larry Corcoran (3) ...
- Mike Fiers (2) ...
- Jake Arrieta (2)
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.
Has anyone ever pitched a no-hitter and hit a homerun?
Two pitchers have homered while pitching no-hitters. Earl Wilson of the Boston Red Sox hit a home run during his June 26, 1962 no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels. Rick Wise went one better: in his June 23, 1971 no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher hit two home runs.
Did Dock Ellis wear curlers in a game?
In 1973, pictures circulated of Ellis wearing hair curlers during pre-game warmups, which led to a magazine story about his hairstyles. Ellis played on World Series champion teams in 1971 with the Pirates and in 1976 with the New York Yankees.
Did Dock Ellis wear curlers?
Ellis was an outlier even on a Pirates team known for its hard partying and sartorial excellence. He was suspended by the Pirates for a week for wearing hair curlers on the field during practice, which was evidently the equivalent of walking out of the clubhouse in drag in the '70s.
What is the quickest MLB game ever?
According to the all-knowing Google, the 1910 matchup between the Atlanta Crackers and Mobile Sea Gulls is the first choice that pops up when you search fastest baseball game ever. It was 32 minutes long.
Where is Sammy Sosa?
Sosa, married to his wife Sonia for more than 25 years, lives in the United Arab Emirates.
