There are 35 pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history who have achieved the remarkable feat of throwing multiple no-hitters. No-hitters are a rare and impressive accomplishment in baseball, where a pitcher holds the opposing team hitless for an entire game, but there are even fewer who have managed to do it more than once. Let’s explore this exclusive group of pitchers and their impressive achievements!
1. Nolan Ryan – The undisputed king of no-hitters, Nolan Ryan, threw an astonishing seven no-hitters during his illustrious career. He played for several teams, including the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.
2. Sandy Koufax – A legendary left-hander, Koufax threw four no-hitters for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history.
3. Bob Feller – Feller, who played his entire career for the Cleveland Indians, also threw three no-hitters.
4. Cy Young – The legendary Cy Young, for whom the Cy Young Award is named, had three no-hitters during his illustrious career.
5. Larry Corcoran – Corcoran was one of the earliest stars of baseball and threw three no-hitters for the Chicago White Stockings in the late 1800s.
6. Addie Joss – Joss, who spent his entire career with the Cleveland Naps (now the Cleveland Indians), threw two no-hitters.
7. Christy Mathewson – Mathewson, a Hall of Famer for the New York Giants, also had two no-hitters to his name.
8. Johnny Vander Meer – Vander Meer achieved a remarkable and unique feat by throwing no-hitters in consecutive starts in 1938 for the Cincinnati Reds. His back-to-back no-hitters are one of the most impressive records in baseball history.
9. Tim Lincecum – The San Francisco Giants’ ace, Lincecum, threw two no-hitters during his career and played a crucial role in his team’s success.
10. Max Scherzer – Scherzer, a dominant pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals, reached this milestone with two no-hitters to his name.
11. Roy Halladay – Halladay, a beloved figure in the baseball community, threw two no-hitters for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.
12. Justin Verlander – The hard-throwing Verlander joined the exclusive club of multiple no-hitters with two memorable performances.
13. Homer Bailey – Bailey achieved this milestone with the Cincinnati Reds, where he threw two no-hitters.
14. Jim Maloney – Maloney, another Cincinnati Reds pitcher, is part of this elite group with two no-hitters.
15. Warren Spahn – The Boston and Milwaukee Braves left-hander earned his place in this club with two no-hitters.
16. Bill Donovan – Donovan, who pitched in the early 20th century, had two no-hitters to his name during his career with the New York Highlanders (now the Yankees).
17. Allie Reynolds – Reynolds, a key figure in the New York Yankees’ success, threw two no-hitters.
18. Ted Breitenstein – Breitenstein achieved this milestone while playing for the St. Louis Browns in the late 1800s.
19. Johnny Lush – Lush, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, managed to throw two no-hitters during his career.
20. Virgil Trucks – Trucks, who played for the Detroit Tigers and other teams, also had two no-hitters.
21. Ernie Koob – Koob, a left-hander for the St. Louis Browns, is part of this exclusive group.
22. Ray Chapman – Chapman, who played for the Cleveland Naps, is one of the early pitchers to achieve this feat.
23. Addison Russell – Russell, who played for the Boston Braves, joined the ranks of multiple no-hitters in the early 20th century.
24. Frank Smith – Smith, another early 20th-century pitcher, is part of this list with two no-hitters.
25. Wahoo Sam Crawford – Crawford, known for his hitting, also threw two no-hitters during his time with the Cincinnati Reds.
26. Tim Keefe – Keefe, who pitched in the late 19th century, had two no-hitters to his name.
27. Monte Ward – Ward, a versatile player known for his skills both as a pitcher and position player, is part of this group with two no-hitters.
28. Guy Hecker – Hecker, who played in the late 19th century for the Louisville Eclipse, is one of the earliest pitchers to achieve this milestone.
29. Frank Killen – Killen, who played for several teams in the late 19th century, threw two no-hitters.
30. Pud Galvin – Galvin, a pioneer of early baseball, managed to throw two no-hitters during his career in the late 19th century.
31. Jim McCormick – McCormick, who played in the late 19th century, had two no-hitters to his name.
32. Larry Corcoran – Corcoran was one of the earliest stars of baseball and threw three no-hitters for the Chicago White Stockings in the late 1800s.
33. Eddie Cicotte – Cicotte, who played for the Boston Red Sox and other teams, threw two no-hitters.
34. Ted Breitenstein – Breitenstein achieved this milestone while playing for the St. Louis Browns in the late 1800s.
35. Jim Dunn – Dunn, who played for the Cleveland Blues in the late 19th century, is part of this elite group.
