List of International League no-hitters explained
Since the foundation of the International League (IL) in 1912, its pitchers have thrown 169 no-hitters, which include 17 perfect games. Of these no-hitters, 81 were pitched in games that lasted at least the full 9 innings, while 85 were pitched in games shortened due to weather or that were played in doubleheaders, which are typically 7 innings. Only 4 of the league's 17 perfect games were tossed in full 9-inning games. Twenty-three no-hitters were combined—thrown by two or more pitchers on the same team.
A no-hit game occurs when a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no hits during the entire course of a game. A batter may still reach base via a walk, an error, a fielder's choice, a hit by pitch, a passed ball or wild pitch on strike three, or catcher's interference.[1] Due to these methods of reaching base, it is possible for a team to score runs without getting any hits. While the vast majority of no-hitters are shutouts, teams which went hitless have managed to score runs in their respective games 16 times in IL games, some in extra innings.
The first International League no-hitter was thrown on July 6, 1912, by John Frill of the Jersey City Skeeters against the Providence Grays at West Side Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Played as the second game of a doubleheader, Frill allowed no baserunners over the course of the seven-inning game, making it also the first perfect game in the league's history. The first nine-inning no-hit game occurred on July 14, 1915, when Providence's Joe Oeschger accomplished the feat against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Kinsley Park in Providence, Rhode Island. The first nine-inning perfect game was thrown on August 15, 1952, by Dick Marlowe of the Buffalo Bisons against the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Nine league pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters. The pitcher who holds the record for the shortest time between no-hit games is Rip Jordan, who pitched two for the Buffalo Bisons 45 days apart in 1919. In addition to Jordan, Augie Prudhomme (1927 and 1928), Bill Harris (1936 and 1937), Lou Polli (1937 and 1945), Earl Harrist (both in 1946), Duke Markell (1953 and 1955), Stan Bahnsen (1966 and 1967), Dave Vineyard (1966 and 1967), and Justin Wilson (both in 2012) have each thrown two no-hitters.
The team with the most no-hitters is the Rochester Red Wings (previously known as the Hustlers and Tribe), with 20, two of which were perfect games. They are followed by the original Buffalo Bisons (17 no-hitters, 2 of them perfect games) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (17 no-hitters). The team with the most perfect games is the Syracuse Mets (previously known as the Chiefs and SkyChiefs), with three. Of the four nine-inning perfect games in the league's history, two were thrown by members of the Pawtucket Red Sox, both having occurred at McCoy Stadium.
No-hitters
No-hitters by team
Active International League teams appear in bold.
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- Web site: MLB Miscellany: Rules, Regulations and Statistics. Major League Baseball. April 28, 2022.
- News: Frill Allows No Hits. Newspapers.com. The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. July 7, 1912. 2-1.
- News: Orioles Lose Both. Newspapers.com. The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. July 26, 1914. 3-1.
- News: Priest Scores Only Tally as Jupe Butts In. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. August 12, 1914. 17.
- Web site: Minor League No-Hitters . McGill . Chuck . Baseball-Reference . Sports Reference . April 14, 2022.
- News: Billy Clymer's Boys Push Indians Into Sixth Place---Gibbons Ready. Newspapers.com. Harrisburg Telegraph. Harrisburg. September 11, 1915. 12.
- News: Bisons Lose Pair. Google News. The Reading Eagle. Reading. June 29, 1919. 6.
- News: Irwins Divide Double-Header with Skeeters. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. August 8, 1920. 43.
- News: Carleton Pitches No-Hit Game as Red Wings, Leafs Split Twin Bill. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. September 15, 1929. 16.
- News: Warneke in No-Hit Fray for Reading. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. August 16, 1930. 16.
- News: Royals Are Outlucked. Newspapers.com. The Gazette. Montreal. August 6, 1934. 12.
- News: Johnson and Polli Give Classic Touch to Pitching—Bewilder Chiefs. Newspapers.com. The Montreal Star. Montreal. May 4, 1926. 24.
- News: No-Hitter Spoiled, Royals Win, 1-0. Newspapers.com. The Daily News. New York. June 1, 1941. 79.
- News: John Wittig Loses Duel to Lambert. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. September 20, 1942. 2C.
- News: Tiger Rookie, Art Houtteman, Is Giants' Victim. Newspapers.com. The Windsor Daily Star. Windsor. June 21, 1945. 2.
- News: Judd Pitches No-Hitter for Leafs. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. September 20, 1942. 22.
- News: Wilson Pitches No-Hitter for Buffalo in 5-0 Win Over Jersey. Newspapers.com. The Post-Standard. Syracuse. August 18, 1949. 13.
- News: Shields. Tommy. Bishop Gets 1st No-Hitter as Ottawa A's Win Twice. Newspapers.com. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. May 26, 1952. 14.
- News: Kinsella. Jack. No-Hitter for Jack Collum as Red Wings Win Twin Bill. Newspapers.com. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. September 6, 1952. 18.
- News: Andrews. Jack. Markell Hurls No-Hitter as Chiefs Split with Maple Leafs. Newspapers.com. The Post-Standard. Syracuse. August 7, 1953. 20.
- News: Andrews. Jack. Hartley Achieves No-Hit Game, Beating Montreal by 4-1. Newspapers.com. The Post-Standard. Syracuse. August 12, 1953. 15.
- News: Kinsella. Jack. Bisons Take Pair from Ottawa A's. Newspapers.com. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. September 10, 1953. 22.
- News: Vanderschmidt. Dave. Wings No-Hit Victim. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. May 24, 1967. 1D.
- News: Lopez Twirls No-Hit Game To Give Red Wings Split. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. May 5, 1969. 1D.
- News: Colonels' Farmer Blanks Toledo with No-Hitter 8-0. Newspapers.com. The Courier-Journal. Louisville. August 25, 1970. B 6.
- News: Moskowitz. Bob. Dick Pole's No-Hitter Stuns Whips, Pawtucket Wins Pair. Newspapers.com. Daily Press. Newport News. June 24, 1973. D1.
- News: Burton Gets IL No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Times. Munster. June 9, 1975. 22.
- News: Provost. Richard. No-Hitter Powers Charlies by Blues. Newspapers.com. Memphis Press-Scimitar. Memphis. May 31, 1976. 14.
- News: Mahler Pitches No-Hitter to Give Braves 7-0 Win. Newspapers.com. Kingsport News. Kingsport. June 2, 1977. 3C.
- News: Scurry Pitches No-Hitter for Clips. Newspapers.com. The Newark Advocate. Newark. July 26, 1977. 12.
- News: Two Combine for No-Hit Shutout as Syracuse Sweeps. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. August 17, 1986. 4E.
- News: Pawtucket's Steve Curry No-Hits Richmond Braves. Newspapers.com. The Sun News. Myrtle Beach. July 7, 1987. 3-B.
- News: Nielsen No-Hits Phillies. Newspapers.com. The Bangor Daily News. Bangor. June 9, 1988. 15.
- News: Freeman's No-Hitter a Main 1st. Newspapers.com. Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia. July 29, 1988. 105.
- News: Meece. Volney. 89ers Held Hitless in Loss to Richmond. Newspapers.com. The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. June 28, 1989. 34.
- News: Holva. Larry. Ritchie Settles for One-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Times-Tribune. Scranton. May 26, 1990. B-1.
- News: Singer. Patti. Smith Is Pitcher Perfect Vs. Wings. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. May 4, 1992. 1C.
- News: O'Hara. Dave. Ex-Pittsfield Mets Hurler Telgheder Fires No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Berkshire Eagle. Pittsfield. May 16, 1992. B-1.
- News: Rivera Throws a No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia. July 26, 1996. D3.
- News: Myles. Stephanie. Nabholz Pulled After eight in Lynx' First No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. May 24, 1993. C1.
- News: Chiefs' Brown Pitcher-Perfect. Newspapers.com. Press and Sun-Bulletin. Binghamton. June 2, 1993. 4C.
- News: Sokoloski. Paul. Lynx Break Down Under Green's Spell. Newspapers.com. The Times Leader. Wilkes-Barre. July 5, 1993. 5C.
- News: Mud Hens' Lira No-Hits Clippers. Newspapers.com. The Marion Star. Marion. May 5, 1994. 11.
- News: Mud Hens Righty Nabs No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. Dayton Daily News. Dayton. August 18, 1994. 3D.
- News: Wings Grounded Before, During Doubleheader. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. June 27, 1995. 1D.
- News: Knights No-Hit and Swept by Mud Hens. Newspapers.com. The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte. August 22, 1996. 5B.
- News: Pawtucket Gets No-Hitter from Pena Against Durham. Newspapers.com. The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte. July 23, 1998. 8B.
- News: Hickling. Dan. Lynx Hurlers Team to No-Hit Syracuse. Newspapers.com. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. July 20, 1999. B2.
- News: Pawtucket Pitcher Finds Perfection in Historic Victory Over Charlotte. Newspapers.com. The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte. June 2, 2000. 4C.
- News: Indians Get No-Hit but Score One Run. Newspapers.com. The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis. June 11, 2002. D5.
- News: Arroyo Perfect for Pawtucket Against Buffalo. Newspapers.com. The Bangor Daily News. Bangor. August 11, 2003. C6.
- News: Potter. Mike. Pitching Packs Punch. Newspapers.com. The Herald-Sun. Durham. July 17, 2006. C1.
- News: Torres Perfect in Knights Victory. Newspapers.com. The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte. June 19, 2009. 7C.
- News: Mandelaro. Jim. Four Pitchers Shut Down Lehigh Valley. Newspapers.com. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester. July 7, 2011. 1D.
- Web site: Indians 2, Bulls 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 29, 2012. April 27, 2022.
- News: Charlotte No-Hit by Indians Lefty Wilson. Newspapers.com. The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte. August 10, 2012. 11C.
- Web site: Bulls 2, Red Sox 1 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. May 5, 2013. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Indians 0, Knights 1 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 25, 2013. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: RailRiders 0, Bulls 5 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 26, 2014. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Red Wings 3, Bulls 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 24, 2014. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Bats 0, Clippers 13 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 30, 2014. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Bats 5, Mud Hens 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 12, 2015. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Knights 0, Mud Hens 5 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 23, 2016. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Braves 3, Bats 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2016. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Bulls 2, Chiefs 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 16, 2016. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Chiefs 0, Knights 4 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. May 25, 2017. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Indians 0, Chiefs 5 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 18, 2018. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Clippers 7, Stripers 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. May 25, 2018. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Clippers 6, Chiefs 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. June 2, 2018. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Bulls 5, Stripers 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 5, 2019. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Mets 1, Bulls 2 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. August 7, 2019. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Bisons 3, Red Wings 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. August 19, 2019. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Indians 0, Cubs 2 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. May 9, 2021. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Saints 0, Cubs 1 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 11, 2021. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Red Wings 0, RailRiders 8 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 27, 2022. July 21, 2021.
- Web site: RailRiders 5, Red Sox 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 27, 2022. August 19, 2021.
- Web site: Indians 5, Saints 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. April 13, 2022. April 27, 2022.
- Web site: Red Sox 12, Bulls 0 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. August 4, 2022. August 4, 2022.
- Web site: Gameday: Knights 0, Jumbo Shrimp 3 Final Score (09/01/2023). Minor League Baseball. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023.
- Web site: Gameday: Tides 2, Sounds 0 Final Score (05/03/2024). Minor League Baseball. May 3, 2024. May 3, 2024.
- Web site: Gameday: Knights 2, Bulls 0 Final Score (06/16/2024). Minor League Baseball. June 16, 2024. August 19, 2024.
- Web site: Gameday: Clippers 2, Mud Hens 0 (09/19/2024). Minor League Baseball. September 19, 2024. September 27, 2024.