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He also the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter, and the following start take a no-hitter into the 9th.   :hellloooo :hellloooo

The closest similarity (accomplishment/feat) was a Pitcher named Mike Scott (Houston) who threw a no hitter into the 7th inning, after throwing a no-hitter.   

Except Mike Scott was known to grease the ball and cut it (per teammates on his team and teammates from his other teams).   

Nolan was an incredible, powerful, intimidating, workhorse, and threw hard fastballs (reaching 98-100) and hard curves (low 90s).  

How he pitched the same way until he was around 47 is mind blowing.  

 
ATL Ron Acuna (amazing player) is hitting .333 and on pace to hit 30 homers and steal 60 bases.   chuckleshuffle

The pitch clock and 2 limit throws from pitcher to base runners is changing the game to add more excitement in my opinion.  Advantage base runners.  

Some interesting stats of the past (power PLUS 50+SB)

Eric Davis (Cinc Reds 1986) 132 games 28HR 80SB

Eric Davis (Cinc Reds 1987) 129 games 37HR 50SB 100RBI

Rickey Henderson (NYY 1985) 24HR 80SB

Rickey Henderson (NYY 1986) 28HR 87SB

Rickey Henderson (Oak A's 1990) 28HR 65SB 

Barry Bonds (Pitt 1990) 33HR 52SB 114RBI

If Acuna does get 30/60 that would be so historically cool

 
admo said:
He also the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter, and the following start take a no-hitter into the 9th.   :hellloooo :hellloooo

The closest similarity (accomplishment/feat) was a Pitcher named Mike Scott (Houston) who threw a no hitter into the 7th inning, after throwing a no-hitter.   

Except Mike Scott was known to grease the ball and cut it (per teammates on his team and teammates from his other teams).   

Nolan was an incredible, powerful, intimidating, workhorse, and threw hard fastballs (reaching 98-100) and hard curves (low 90s).  

How he pitched the same way until he was around 47 is mind blowing.  
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And, he worked a lot more innings per game than pitchers now days.

 
Mavric said:
Johnny Vander Meer threw two consecutive no-hitters.  85 years ago to the day, in fact.
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That's right.  Also in 1938 one of the top musical singles was "A Tisket, A-Tasket" by Ella Fitzgerald.  And the best selling car was Buick Century, Series 61 and sold for $1250.  There was also 16 MLB teams in 1938.  

Pretty nice feat, no wonder nobody ever matched it.  Even though Nolan Ryan came pretty close in the modern era.

 
AZRaiderH8r said:
We are going to the Rockies Angels game on Sunday. Doesn't appear that Shohei will be pitching, but we're very excited to see him play, especially at Coors Field. 
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I missed the last time he was in town against the White Sox and I really wish I would have went.  Really want to see him play also.  Enjoy!

 
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