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27 MLB records that will never be broken

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Apr 17, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of baseballs prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of baseballs prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /
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player. 102. . Nolan Ryan. 1973-1991. 7 Career No-Hitters. 18

Simply put, there hasn’t been a pitcher like Nolan Ryan since the he retired in 1993. Sure, there have been innings-eaters, flamethrowers and ageless wonders to take the mound since – with Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens coming closest – but no one has been as un-hittable as Ryan at his best.

In fact, no one has held opponents hitless more. With seven career no-hitters, Ryan nearly doubled Sandy Koufax’s four career no-hitters, which ranks second on the all-time list. Moreover, the Ryan Express tossed his first four no-hitters in just over three years as a member of the California Angels:

  • May 15, 1973
  • July 15, 1973
  • September 28, 1974
  • June 1, 1975

Ryan’s record-breaking fifth no-hitter came as a member of the Houston Astros on September 26, 1981. He added two more with the Texas Rangers on June 11, 1990 and May 1, 1991.

Comparatively, Larry Coleman, Bob Feller and Cy Young are the only other players in Major League history to hold an opponent hitless for a complete game three times.

Despite holding the record for most no-hitters, Nolan Ryan never pitched a perfect game. Never known for pinpoint control, he walked at least two batters in each no-no.  There will be more on that subject later.

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