2007-08-16 10:53:02 · 6 answers · asked by michael p 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It once was, but it isn't any longer. In 1991, MLB's statistical accuracy committee changed the rule to specify that the pitcher had to throw nine or more innings to qualify for either a no-hitter or perfect game. It also specified that the pitcher had to maintain perfection even if it went into extra innings, which is why Harvey Haddix doesn't appear on any no-hitter lists.
If you look at old baseball annuals, you'll see no-hitters and perfectos listed that no longer show up as such.
2007-08-16 11:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The game is an official game.But the no-hitter is not considered as a no-hitter in the records.Melido Perez of the Chicago White Sox threw a 5 inning no-hitter that was initially counted and later stricken from the records.
2007-08-16 18:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by Michael R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is because in order to have a game you have to have at least 5 innings in the game.
2007-08-16 18:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by ryansraysrule 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it has to be 9 innings
2007-08-16 18:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by c man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's official, it's official and that's that.
2007-08-16 18:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not offical.
2007-08-16 17:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by #1 New York Yankees Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋