How many rookie pitchers have pitched a no-hitter?

Question

Who was the youngest? And if not a rookie who was the youngest?

Answer 1

19--"Rookie no-hitters--A degree of luck is involved in pitching a no-hit game. Many Hall-of-Fame pitchers never pitched a no-hitter, whereas some journeymen or short-career pitchers strike gold. The most notorious of the latter is probably Bobo Holloman. In 1953, Holloman pitched a no-hitter for the St. Louis Browns in his first major league start (not his first major league game though, as he had made a few relief appearances earlier in the season). This game would prove to be one of only three major league wins that Holloman achieved, against seven losses, all in 1953. Bill Veeck, then-owner of the Browns, in his autobiography described the 27 outs of Holloman's no-hitter as consisting of hard-hit ground balls, screaming line drives, and deep fly balls.

In 1991, Wilson Alvarez of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter in his second career major league start. During Alvarez's first career start, he allowed three runs on a pair of home runs and did not retire a single batter. Bud Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals threw a no-hitter toward the end of his rookie season (2001); he started the following season with the Cardinals, then was demoted to the minor leagues after a lackluster start to his second season. He never pitched in the majors again and has since retired.

Bumpus Jones holds the distinction of being the only player to throw a no-hitter in his first big-league game, on October 15, 1892. Jones pitched only eight games in the big leagues. In all, 19 rookies have pitched a no-hitter, the most recent being Anibal Sanchez of the Florida Marlins in 2006."

Answer 2

since 1900 19 rookies have pitched a no hitter, the last being anibal sanchez in 2006

Answer 3

19 rookies in major league history have thrown no-hitters

The first rookie was Christy Mathewson in 1900

Wilson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter in his 2nd major league start in 1991

Anibal Sanches did it in 2006 as a rookie

Bud Smith did it in 2001 as a rookie.

Jose Jiminez did it in 1999 as a rookie

Charles Robertson did it in 1922 as rookie

Vida Blue did it in 1970 as a rookie

Paul Dean did it in 1934 as a rookie

Burt Hooten did it in 1972
Steve Busby did it in 1973
Jim Bibby did it in 1973

Answer 4

it's easier to pitch a no-hitter as a rookie.. than it is after 5 years in the pro's... as long as the other team has never faced you very much.

Answer 5

why has nobody mentioned Bo Belinski 1961 Angels Rookie

Answer 6

20 now! Go Giants