I was watching that quiz show on ESPN tonight... Stump the Staub I think it's called. Wow! Are those guys ever good!
Anyway, did you guys know that Eric Milton once pitched a complete, no-hit game? I was astounded.
I was watching that quiz show on ESPN tonight... Stump the Staub I think it's called. Wow! Are those guys ever good!
Anyway, did you guys know that Eric Milton once pitched a complete, no-hit game? I was astounded.
"Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn
Yeah, the Schuab is amazing. He's like a living sports almanac.
I actually remember when that happened
Here you go TB
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/boxscore/09111999.shtml
Looking at that link, I forgot the irony of ironies.
He pitched that night against Ramon Ortiz
Last edited by jmcclain19; 03-06-2006 at 12:23 AM.
well look at that, we had the losing pitcher on our team too
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09110MIN1999.htm
I remember that game vividly, especially the backlash in the days following the no-hitter because of the Angels lineup. It was September, and like teams normally do when they're out of contention, Anaheim trotted out a lineup of reserves and September callups. Other than Troy Glaus, the Angels pretty much had a AAA lineup out there against Milton.
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I always thought that was the entire reason the Reds purchased him. Was hard pressed to come up with any other reason. (I'm not even being sarcastic, sadly.)
There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.
Bumpus JonesAnyway, did you guys know that Eric Milton once pitched a complete, no-hit game? I was astounded.
Hitting speeds of 94
Those were the days
Go Gators!
Regardless, it's still quite an accomplishment. I've not seen other pitchers in the same situation do it very often.Originally Posted by Cyclone792
"Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn
Yep. Just goes to show you that, at one time, Eric Milton really wasn't the worst pitcher in the universe. Where have all the good times gone?
“And when finally they sense that some position cannot be sustained, they do not re-examine their ideas. Instead, they simply change the subject.” Jamie Galbraith
Didn't Bud Smith throw a no hitter for the Cardinals in 2001 as a rookie? If you don't know, he was an average prospect, who fell apart physically and then was traded as part of the package for Scott Rolen. I don't think he has (or will) ever make it back to the majors.
No hitters for pitchers are grand slams for hitters. Sometimes even Fernando Tatis can hit 2 in the same inning. Doesn't make him a cleanup hitter... or even a starter...
I really hope his leg is better this year...I know it is a long shot but if his leg is better, he has to be a MUCH better pitcher. I feel bad for him.
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David Lee Roth is wondering the same thingOriginally Posted by Falls City Beer
"Rounding 3rd and heading for home, good night everybody"
I don't know ifyou can compare the two. It's much easier to hit a grand slam then get a no hitter as to do get a no hitter you have to get 27 outs. To hit a grand slam it's just one swing of a bat at the right time. But, I see what you are trying to say.Originally Posted by RedsManRick
I was present at a game where Jose Jiminez threw a no hitter - just weeks before he was demoted to the minor leagues.
Mediocre pitchers can have an outstanding night from time to time.
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