Who Was the Greatest MLB Catcher to Not Catch a No Hitter or Perfect Game in Their Career?
There are few positions in baseball as demanding as catcher, both physically and mentally. Catchers are responsible for handling pitchers, framing pitches, and calling the game. They also need to be able to hit, as they are often in the middle of the lineup.
One of the most difficult feats in baseball is catching a no-hitter or perfect game. Only 304 pitchers in MLB history have thrown a no-hitter, and only 23 have thrown a perfect game. Of those 23 perfect games, only 10 were caught by the same catcher.
So, who is the greatest MLB catcher to not catch a no-hitter or perfect game in their career? That would be Yadier Molina.
Molina is a 9-time Gold Glove winner and 10-time All-Star. He has won two World Series championships with the St. Louis Cardinals and is considered one of the best catchers of all time.
Molina has caught some of the best pitchers in baseball history, including Chris Carpenter, Adam Wainwright, and Max Scherzer. He has also been a key part of the Cardinals' success, helping them to win multiple division titles and reach the World Series four times.
Despite his impressive career, Molina has never caught a no-hitter or perfect game. However, he has been a part of several near-misses. In 2011, he caught Carpenter in a game where he allowed just one hit through 7 1/3 innings. And in 2013, he caught Wainwright in a game where he allowed just two hits through 7 2/3 innings.
Related Questions:
- Who is the only catcher to catch two perfect games? - Ray Schalk
- What is the record for most no-hitters caught by a catcher? - 4, by Bob Boone
- Who is the youngest player to catch a no-hitter? - A.J. Pierzynski, at 24 years old
- Who is the oldest player to catch a no-hitter? - Yadier Molina, at 40 years old
- What is the longest no-hitter caught by a catcher? - 8 innings, by Ray Schalk
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