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Facts to Know From Justin Verlander’s Historic No-Hitter
Some interesting facts relating to Verlander's dominant outing in Toronto
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– All 27 outs
Justin Verlander throws a no-hitter in Toronto 🚨 https://t.co/VNJTr3mpBO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 1, 2019
– MLB history
.@JustinVerlander is the first pitcher ever to throw TWO no-hitters in the same road stadium (Rogers Centre). pic.twitter.com/9Iqw2hSOzx
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 1, 2019
– Joining an exclusive club
1 of only 6 pitchers to throw 3 or more no-hitters! pic.twitter.com/hzhtQm0wNg
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 1, 2019
– Not many can do it on multiple teams
Pitchers to throw a no-hitter for multiple teams since 1950 (via @MaxSportsStudio):
Jim Bunning (Tigers, Phillies)
Nolan Ryan (Angels, Astros, Texas)
Randy Johnson (Mariners, D-backs)
Hideo Nomo (Dodgers, Red Sox)
Mike Fiers (A’s, Astros)
JUSTIN VERLANDER (Tigers, Astros)— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
– The 2nd longest gap ever
The last no-hitter Justin Verlander threw was in 2011, his MVP/Cy Young season when he was 28 years old. The 8 years, 3 months, & 26 days in between no-hitters is the 2nd longest gap in MLB history (Randy Johnson: 13 yrs, 11 mo, 17 days)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 2, 2019
– The 5th time recording 250 Ks
Justin Verlander also recorded his 250th strikeout of the season today, the 5th time he’s done so in his career.
The only other pitchers to record 250 or more SO in at least 5 seasons are:
Randy Johnson: 9
Nolan Ryan: 8
Max Scherzer: 5
Roger Clemens: 5@JustinVerlander #Astros https://t.co/FiuV73SPOF— Mathew Brownstein (@MBrownstein89) September 1, 2019
– Limiting base runners at an extremely impressive rate
Justin Verlander has an 0.77 WHIP
That’s RIDICULOUS
A month to go, chasing the all-time best (per @baseball_ref Play Index)
Pedro Martinez 0.74 in 2000 is best all-time
Walter Johnson 0.78 in 1913 is next-best since 1900— Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) September 1, 2019
– Closing in on 3,000 Ks & a 2nd Cy Young
Could @JustinVerlander complete MORE history in 2019?
After a 14-K performance today, he’s just 37 shy of 3,000 strikeouts, with 4-5 starts remaining in 2019.— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 1, 2019
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