Who would win the mvp of the game the pitcher who had a no hitter or the batter that hit for the cycle?

Answer 1

The pitcher. No doubt

Answer 2

I would have said the cycle is a rarer event, but I would have been wrong (its close, though):

Here are the stats for Major League Baseball:

From 1901(the beginning of "modern times") through 2004 --

206 no hitters were pitched (this includes 25 that were in games that did not go the full nine innings - but conversely it doesn't include someone who gave up his first hit in extra innings -- that would not count as a no hitter)

225 people hit for the cycle

So its very close but a no-hitter is rarer, but not by much, so I guess the MVP of your game would be the pitcher.

For what its worth there were 511 triple plays during that time.

Answer 3

No hitter would be recognized though some broadcasters may award a co-mvp, unless of course the pitcher also hit for the cycle while pitching a no hitter, then he would be the games mvp...or whomever decides for the specific game.

Answer 4

Definitely the pitcher. While hitting for the cycle is almost as rare as a no hitter, it is really more of a statistical fluke. Getting four hits in a game is a great accomplishment, but getting at least one of each type of base hit is usually more an oddity then an accomplishment. To me, it would be like a player hitting .350 against teams with red caps, but only .200 against teams with blue caps - an interesting accomplishment, but really more of a statistical abnormality. A no hitter, while only slightly more rare then the cycle, is definitely the more impressive feat.

Answer 5

I would also say it depends on if the pitcher won the game. You can technically pitch a no-hitter and walk 75 batters or walk a few here and there combined with Sac Flies they opposing team could still score runs.

Answer 6

Have to give it to the pitcher. Lineups are so bloated nowadays with power hitters and offensive weapons that a no-no garners more commendation, in my book. You don't see SportsCenter updates on potential cycles, but you'll definitely see them giving out-by-out updates on potential no-hitters as early as the 6th inning. Plus I don't think a player who hit for the cycle should get it on merit of offensive production alone, he'd have to make some spectacular defensive plays to bolster his resume.

Answer 7

I would have to say the pitcher who had the no hitter.

Answer 8

Player of the game would be the pitcher, and easily.

Four various hits is good. Nine innings of sitting down the opposition is much better.

Answer 9

The pitcher. MLB is geared towards runs and hitters, so shutting it down is a bigger accomplishment.

Answer 10

Good questoin, i would guess they were both on the same team.

They are both a hard accomplishment to achieve.

But i would probably give it to the batter cause he would have to be somewhat of a power hitter and a fast runner.

Answer 11

No-hitter.