2007-07-30 02:12:48 · 15 answers · asked by hockeyhead79 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Prior to 1991 a shortened game, where no hits occurred, was considered to be a no hitter, but not today.
2007-07-30 02:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it used to be considered a no-hitter as it was an official game, just as it used to be where a starter went 6 and then there were 3 relievers and no one gave up a hit, that would be considered a no-hitter. But a rule change defined that a starter must go the 9 innings (min) without allowing a hit to make it an official no-hitter. ANd if I am not mistaken the shortened and 4 or 5 pitcher no-hitters were taken off the record books. But I might be wrong about those.
2007-07-30 09:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by d7602002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a no-hitter in fact, but it must go nine innings to be officially recognized as such by the records keepers for Major League Baseball.
Andy Hawkins pitched a complete game no-hitter for the Yankees several years back that was removed from the record books because the other team was at home and leading after the top of the ninth inning, so never had to come up in the bottom of the inning. He pitched a complete game no-hitter, but only eight innings, so it didn't count.
2007-07-30 10:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, for it to be an official no-hitter, the pitcher has to go 9 innings, or finish the game if it goes into extra innings. I also think his team needs to win the game, too.
2007-07-30 10:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can brag that he gave up no hits but officialy he has 2 go at least 9 innings 4 a no-hitter. i remember once there was a pitcher who went 10 and 2/3s of no-hit ball and then gave up a walkoff HR. that stinks doesnt it?
r u asking this because of john maine's 1 hitter in 5 innings b4 the game was rained out?
2007-07-30 09:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in Mlb, but in Yahoo fantasy baseball, I think it is 6 innings and if it is cancelled without a hit and he is the only p0erson tho pitch then it is a no hitter
2007-07-30 09:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by sPUNKy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.. The rules state the game must go 9 innings for the pitcher to get credit for a no-hitter.
2007-07-30 09:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a complete game, nine innings or more - yes, the pitcher will be credited with a no-hitter. If it is weather-shortened or shortened for another reason, like you write, no.
2007-07-30 09:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this was possible, a terrible pitcher pitching balls all the way and walking batters and not even a strike would probably pitching a no hitter.
2007-07-30 09:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by yankeenut 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you asked that cause of john maine, right. Well, yes it would. He had a 1 hitter
2007-07-30 13:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Tommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋