What MLB Team Has The Most No-Hitters Ever?
No-hitters are the most prestigious accomplishment in Major League Baseball (MLB). A no-hitter is when a pitcher throws a complete game without allowing a single hit to the opposing team. It is a remarkable feat of skill, endurance, and luck that is revered by baseball fans. While no-hitters are rare, some teams have had more success than others. So, which team has the most no-hitters of all time?
The San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants have the most no-hitters in MLB history, with a total of 17. This is more than any other team. The Giants have been in existence since 1883, and have had a no-hitter in every decade since the 1910s. The Giants have had a remarkable streak of no-hitters since the start of the 2010s, with five no-hitters in the past decade.
The Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a close second, with 16 no-hitters in their history. The Dodgers have been in existence since 1884 and have had a no-hitter in every decade since the 1930s. The Dodgers also had a remarkable streak of no-hitters in the 2000s, with five no-hitters in the decade.
The Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are in third place, with 15 no-hitters in their history. The Reds have been in existence since 1882 and have had a no-hitter in every decade since the 1910s. The Reds had a remarkable streak of no-hitters in the 1990s, with four no-hitters in the decade.
The Other Teams
The following teams have had at least five no-hitters in their history:
- Chicago Cubs (14)
- New York Yankees (12)
- Philadelphia Phillies (11)
- St. Louis Cardinals (11)
- Boston Red Sox (9)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (7)
- Atlanta Braves (6)
- Houston Astros (6)
- Oakland Athletics (6)
- Baltimore Orioles (5)
- Washington Nationals (5)
Individuals with the Most No-Hitters
While teams have the most no-hitters, there have been some remarkable individual pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters. The pitcher with the most no-hitters is Nolan Ryan, who threw seven no-hitters in his career. He is followed by Sandy Koufax, who had four no-hitters in his career. Other pitchers with multiple no-hitters include Bob Feller and Justin Verlander, who have three no-hitters each.
The Greatest No-Hitters of All Time
There have been some remarkable no-hitters over the years. The most famous no-hitter is arguably Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Larsen pitched a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, striking out seven batters. It is the only perfect game in World Series history.
Other memorable no-hitters include the combined no-hitter thrown by the Phillies’ pitchers in 1964, and the combined no-hitter thrown by the Astros’ pitchers in 2003. These combined no-hitters were unique in that they involved multiple pitchers working together to complete the no-hitter.
The Longest No-Hitter in MLB History
The longest no-hitter in MLB history was thrown by the Angels’ pitcher, Mike Witt, against the Rangers in 1984. Witt threw a complete-game no-hitter that lasted 10 innings. It was an incredible feat of endurance, as Witt threw nearly 150 pitches in the game.
The Most Recent No-Hitters
The most recent no-hitter was thrown by the Angels’ pitcher, Dylan Bundy, against the Mariners in 2021. Bundy threw a complete-game no-hitter that lasted nine innings. It was an impressive feat of skill, as Bundy struck out 12 batters and only allowed two walks.
Conclusion
No-hitters are a remarkable accomplishment in baseball, and the San Francisco Giants have the most no-hitters of all time. The Giants have had a remarkable streak of no-hitters since the start of the 2010s, while the Dodgers have had a remarkable streak of no-hitters in the 2000s. There have also been some remarkable individual pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters, including Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax. There have been some remarkable no-hitters over the years, including Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series, and the longest no-hitter in MLB history was thrown by the Angels’ pitcher, Mike Witt. The most recent no-hitter was thrown by the Angels’ pitcher, Dylan Bundy, against the Mariners in 2021.