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MLB: Baseball’s unlikeliest no-hitters in recent history

By Tim Haberin

Jun 3, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) reacts in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) reacts in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mentions

Mike Fiers – Houston Astros – August 21, 2015

The Astros acquired Mike Fiers as rotation help during the 2015 season, and he did a nice job down the stretch, posting a 3.32 ERA in 10 outings. In late August of that year, he twirled a no-hitter against the Dodgers, walking three with 10 strikeouts. Fiers has largely been a dud for Houston since then, sporting a 4.59 ERA since the beginning of 2016.

Homer Bailey – Cincinnati Reds – September 28, 2012 and July 2, 2013

Homer Bailey throwing a no-hitter perhaps isn’t completely outlandish in itself. But would you have pegged him as a prime candidate to hurl two of them within a nine-month span?

Jonathan Sanchez – San Francisco Giants – July 10, 2009

Were it not for a Juan Uribe error, Jonathan Sanchez would have been perfect against the Padres, striking out 11 without a walk on the evening. A leaping grab by center fielder Aaron Rowand in the ninth inning also helped. The no-hitter was the highlight of an otherwise forgettable career: Sanchez posted a 4.70 ERA over eight seasons with the Giants, Royals, Rockies and Pirates.

Eric Milton – Minnesota Twins – September 11, 1999

Best known to Yankees fans as the former first-round draft pick that helped them land Chuck Knoblauch just prior to the late-90s dynasty run, Eric Milton never lived up to his potential during his 11-year career. He put a no-hitter on his resume in his second big league season, however, walking two and striking out 13 against the Angels.

Jose Jimenez – St. Louis Cardinals – June 25, 1999

Jose Jimenez has a 4.92 ERA to show for his seven years in the majors, but he also boasts a no-hitter. As a rookie for the Cardinals in 1999, he held the D-Backs hitless and secured a razor’s edge 1-0 victory. The 25-year-old righty walked two and hit a batter while striking out eight. And the opposing pitcher he outdueled that day? Some guy named Randy Johnson, who also went the distance and notched 14 strikeouts.

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