Has anyone ever pitched an 81 pitch game?
Has anyone ever pitched an 81 pitch game? Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks Tosses 81-Pitch Complete Game; Fewest in MLB Since 2012. Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks accomplished something in Friday’s 4-0 win over the St.
Why is the letter K used for a strikeout?
The scoring symbol “K” was first used in the scoring of an actual game in 1868. One reason the letter “K” was used because “K” was the prominent letter of the word strike. Another reason the letter “K” is used is that it is made with 3 strokes of the pencil, symbolizing the 3 strikes for the strikeout.
Has a pitcher ever won a game without throwing a pitch?
B.J. Ryan, a pitcher, once earned a win without actually throwing a pitch.
Has there ever been a 3 pitch inning?
Completely unofficial and no record books have ever been kept. The following pitchers had no problem with their pitch count, at least for one inning, as they started the inning, threw exactly three pitches and recorded three outs.
