List of Pacific Coast League no-hitters explained
Since the foundation of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) in 1903, its pitchers have thrown 169 no-hitters, which include 10 perfect games. Of these no-hitters, 108 were pitched in games that lasted at least the full 9 innings, while 61 were pitched in games shortened due to weather or that were played in doubleheaders, which are typically 7 innings. Only 3 of the league's 10 perfect games were tossed in full 9-inning games. Eleven no-hitters, including one perfect game, 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 24 times in PCL games, some in extra innings.
The first Pacific Coast League no-hitter was thrown on November 8, 1903, by Doc Newton of the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Recruits at Chutes Park in Los Angeles, California. The first perfect game was pitched on May 31, 1943, by Cotton Pippen of the Oakland Oaks against the Sacramento Solons at Moreing Field in Sacramento, California, as part of a seven-inning doubleheader. The first nine-inning perfect game occurred on July 7, 2001, when John Halama of the Tacoma Rainiers accomplished the feat against the Calgary Cannons at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington.
Nine league pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters. The pitcher who holds the record for the shortest time between no-hit games is Tom Drees, who pitched two for the Vancouver Canadians five days apart in 1989. Drees threw a third no-hitter that season, giving him the record for the most career PCL no-hitters. After Drees, Charley Hall (1905 and 1906), Eli Cates (1906 and 1907), Charles Fanning (1914 and 1916), Elmer Singleton (1952 and 1955), Roger Bowman (1952 and 1954), Sam McDowell (1961 and 1964), Dick Estelle (1964 and 1965), and Alan Foster (both in 1967) have each thrown two no-hitters.
The team with the most no-hitters is the Portland Beavers, with 21, one of which was a perfect game. They are followed by the Oakland Commuters/Oaks (17 no-hitters, 1 a perfect game) and the Tacoma Rainiers (previously known as the Tigers, Giants, Twins, and Yankees; 17 no-hitters). The team with the most perfect games is the Nashville Sounds, with two. Of the three nine-inning perfect games in the league's history, two were thrown by Nashville.
No-hitters
No-hitters by team
Active Pacific Coast League teams appear in bold.
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- Web site: MLB Miscellany: Rules, Regulations and Statistics. Major League Baseball. April 28, 2022.
- News: Doc Newton Made Coast League Record. Newspapers.com. The Los Angeles Daily Times. Los Angeles. November 9, 1903. 11.
- News: When Barber Pitched There Were No Hits. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. July 14, 1904. 8.
- News: Hall Pitches a No-Hit No-Run Game Record. Newspapers.com. Oakland Tribune. Oakland. April 6, 1905. 11.
- Web site: Minor League No-Hitters . McGill . Chuck . Baseball-Reference . Sports Reference . April 14, 2022.
- News: Keefe Pitches No-Hit Game. Newspapers.com. The Tacoma Daily Ledger. Tacoma. November 19, 1905. 17.
- News: Fresnoites Fail to Secure Single Hit Off Eli Gates. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. September 3, 1906. 1.
- News: Brown Twirls No Hit, No Run Game. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. October 13, 1906. 28.
- News: Magilligan. T. P.. Eli Cates Pitches No-Hit Game Against Beavers. Newspapers.com. Oakland Tribune. Oakland. June 26, 1907. 14.
- News: Seals Score Six Shutouts for the Series. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. July 6, 1909. 15.
- News: Beavers Win 6 Out of 7 games From Villagers. Newspapers.com. Oakland Tribune. Oakland. August 16, 1909. 11.
- News: Slattery. William J.. Miller Comes Near to World's Record. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Call. San Francisco. August 21, 1910. 45.
- News: Walker. H. M.. Arellanes Loses No-Hit Game Through Wildness. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. October 17, 1910. 11.
- News: Murphy. Joe. Southpaw Ables Retires Angel Batsmen Without a Hit. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Call. San Francisco. June 14, 1911. 11.
- News: Oakland Ball Team Once Again Proves Its Superiority Over San Francisco Team. Newspapers.com. Oakland Tribune. Oakland. July 1, 1912. 11.
- News: Krause Stops Ryan But Umpire M'Carthy Stops Big B. James. Newspapers.com. Oregon Daily Journal. Portland. June 17, 1913. 10.
- News: Lush's No-Hit Game Is Lost When Wild One Lets Litschi In. Newspapers.com. Oregon Daily Journal. Portland. September 21, 1914. 8.
- News: Bill Piercy Hurls First No-Hit Game. Newspapers.com. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican. Salt Lake City. July 26, 1915. 6.
- News: Joy. Al C.. Oaks Conquer in 28 Gripping Innings. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. June 5, 1916. 11.
- News: Seals Capture No-Hit Game From Tigers. Newspapers.com. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican. Salt Lake City. June 24, 1916. 9.
- News: Cy Falkenberg In No-Hit Game. Newspapers.com. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican. Salt Lake City. August 20, 1919. 9.
- News: Williams. Harry A.. Angels Blow Second Game. Newspapers.com. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. July 23, 1921. 8.
- News: Murphy. Eddie. Miller Might Have Won the Old Ball Game. Newspapers.com. Oakland Tribune. Oakland. May 29, 1925. 12.
- News: Tally Made Without a Hit. Newspapers.com. The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. June 13, 1931. P-1.
- News: Dick Ward Hurls Padres to 1-0 Victory, 16 innings. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. August 31, 1938. 23.
- News: Barrett Pitches Perfect No-Hit, No-Run Game. Newspapers.com. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. May 17, 1948. 9.
- News: Kane. Tom. Sacs Spoil No Hitter for Singleton in 13th to Edge Seals 1-0. Newspapers.com. The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. April 24, 1952. 28.
- News: Bubba Church Fashions No Hit, No Run Game for LA. Newspapers.com. The Modesto Bee. Modesto. August 4, 1954. 18.
- News: L.A.'s George Piktuzis Hurls No-Hitter, Beats Seals, 2-1. Newspapers.com. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. July 22, 1955. IV-1.
- News: Giants in Tie for PCL Lead on 3-1, 4-0 Wins Over Sacs. Newspapers.com. Arizona Republic. Phoenix. June 23, 1958. 2.
- News: Stigman's No-Hit Feat Tops Hall. Newspapers.com. Deseret News. Salt Lake City. May 27, 1959. 1C.
- News: Worthington's No-Hitter Humbles Islanders. Newspapers.com. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu. August 27, 1961. 13.
- News: Padre's Sammy Ellis Hurls No-Hit, 4-0 Win. Newspapers.com. Times-Advocate. Escondido. August 15, 1962. 19.
- News: Oklahoma City's Nelson No Hits Bees For 9-1 Win. Newspapers.com. The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. August 24, 1963. B4.
- News: Honeywell. Ed. Thomas Hurls No-Hitter; Giants Win Pair. Newspapers.com. The News Tribune. Tacoma. September 2, 1963. C10.
- News: Tacoma Lefty Estelle Hurls No-Hit Win. Newspapers.com. The Spokesman-Review. Spokane. June 23, 1964. 15.
- News: Hook No-Hitter Fails to Stop Tacoma in 10. Newspapers.com. The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. June 25, 1964. 21.
- News: Travelers' Gibson Gets No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Spokesman-Review. Spokane. July 4, 1964. 9.
- News: Cronley. John. Yellen's No-Hitter Halted by Rain During 6th Inning. Newspapers.com. The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. August 26, 1964. 13.
- News: M. Steevens Hurls No-No for Arkansas. Newspapers.com. The Spokesman-Review. Spokane. September 10, 1964. 14.
- News: Lynch. Mike. Portland's Kelley Pitches No Hitter Against Indians. Newspapers.com. The Spokesman-Review. Spokane. May 30, 1965. 23.
- News: Bevos' Ralph Custer No-Hits Denver Bears. Newspapers.com. Arizona Republic. Phoenix. July 5, 1967. S4.
- News: Koelling. Lester. Winning Game Was Reed's Main Concern. Newspapers.com. The Indianapolis News. Indianapolis. September 4, 1968. 46.
- News: Borsch. Fred. Freisleben Throws a No-Hitter, Loses. Newspapers.com. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu. June 3, 1973. E-1.
- News: Islanders Rain Runs; Ross Perfect. Newspapers.com. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu. May 20, 1975. D-1.
- News: Borsch. Fred. No-Hitter Against Islanders. Newspapers.com. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu. June 22, 1975. E-1.
- News: O'Rourke. John. Kevin Keefe Fails In No-Hit Bid. Newspapers.com. The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque. July 4, 1980. C1.
- News: Toro's Smith Wins 6-Inning Perfect Game. Newspapers.com. Tucson Citizen. Tucson. June 3, 1981. 1D.
- News: Borsch. Fred. Stablein No-Hits Tigers. Newspapers.com. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu. June 14, 1981. K-1.
- News: O'Rourke Jr.. John. All Wright! A No-Hitter!. Newspapers.com. The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque. May 5, 1983. C-1.
- News: Borsch. Fred. Duke Pitchers Stop Hawaii on No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu. April 26, 1985. F-1.
- News: Ord. Dave. Tucson Pitcher Just Misses No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. Tucson Citizen. Tucson. August 21, 1989. 4C.
- News: Las Vegas No-Hitter Stops Bevos. Newspapers.com. The Columbian. Vancouver. May 7, 1990. D3.
- News: Chavez. Barbara. Duke's Niedlinger Gets 5-Inning No-Hitter. Newspapers.com. Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque. August 7, 1991. C1.
- News: Portland Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter Over Vancouver. Newspapers.com. The World. Coos Bay. June 8, 1992. 8.
- News: Worrell Hurls Las Vegas' First-Ever No-Hitter, 2-0. Newspapers.com. North County Times. Oceanside. September 6, 1992. C-2.
- News: Bell. Terry. No-Hit Attempt a No-Win Situation. Newspapers.com. The Province. Vancouver. July 28, 1993. A45.
- News: Vancouver 3 Zephyrs 0. Newspapers.com. The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver. April 14, 1999. F5c.
- News: No-Hitter for Rodriguez. Newspapers.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City. May 9, 1999. B11.
- News: Brock. Corey. No-Hitter Puts an End to Tacoma's Win Streak. Newspapers.com. The News Tribune. Tacoma. May 2, 2001. C6.
- News: Zephyr No-Hits Golden Spikes. Newspapers.com. Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln. May 7, 2001. 4C.
- Web site: Czerwinski . Kevin T.. Three Beavers Throw Perfect Game . Minor League Baseball . July 2, 2008 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Rainiers No-hit . Seattle Post-Intelligencer . May 14, 2002 . May 5, 2022.
- News: Peterson. Randy. Calgary's Arnold Gets No-Hitter at Sec Taylor. Newspapers.com. The Des Moines Register. Des Moines. May 7, 2001. 3C.
- News: Sounds 4, Isotopes 0. Newspapers.com. The Tennessean. Nashville. April 8, 2003. 4-C. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214012/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78674212/sounds-4-isotopes-0/. live.
- News: David. Marc. 51s Gulin No-Hits Punchless Rainiers. Newspapers.com. The News Tribune. Tacoma. June 14, 2003. C8.
- News: Sky Sox 3, Sounds 0. Newspapers.com. The Tennessean. Nashville. August 3, 2003. 5C.
- Web site: Redbirds 0, Sounds 2 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. July 15, 2006. May 5, 2022. June 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603044259/https://www.milb.com/gameday/redbirds-vs-sounds/2006/07/15/46402#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=46402. live.
- Web site: Sounds 3, Express 0 (Final Score) on Gameday . Minor League Baseball . June 25, 2007 . May 5, 2022 . June 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603045531/https://www.milb.com/gameday/sounds-vs-express/2007/06/25/58952#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=58952 . live .
- Web site: Friedman . Alan . Morales, Sky Sox No-Hit Isotopes . Minor League Baseball . May 11, 2008 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Wild . Danny . RedHawks' Nippert Tosses No-Hitter . Minor League Baseball . June 29, 2008 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Kelley . Mason . Sky Sox's Hynick Tosses Perfect Game . Minor League Baseball . July 1, 2009 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Ghiroli . Brittany . O'Sullivan No-Hits Cats, Makes Bees' History . Minor League Baseball . July 29, 2009 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Kelley . Mason . RedHawks' Mendoza No-Hits Bees . Minor League Baseball . August 15, 2009 . May 5, 2022.
- Web site: Kelley . Mason . Four Pitch Sky Sox's Second No-Hitter . Minor League Baseball . August 19, 2009 . May 6, 2022.
- Web site: Dykstra . Sam . Rusin Tosses First PCL No-Hitter Since '09 . Minor League Baseball . May 7, 2014 . May 6, 2022.
- Web site: Baby Cakes 11, Cubs 1 (Final Score) on Gameday . Minor League Baseball . April 14, 2017 . May 6, 2022.
- Web site: Sounds vs. Storm Chasers Box Score 06/07/17. Minor League Baseball. June 7, 2017. May 6, 2022. February 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124548/https://www.milb.com/gameday/sounds-vs-storm-chasers/2017/06/07/505256#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=505256. live.
- Web site: Westphal Holds Isotopes Hitless in Rain-Shortened Win. Minor League Baseball. July 4, 2021. May 6, 2022.
- Web site: Bees 0, River Cats 4 (Final Score) on Gameday. Minor League Baseball. September 3, 2021. May 6, 2022.