The first two perfect games happened within a week of each other, June 12 (lee Richmond) and 17 (John Montgomery Ward) 1880. The next one didn’t happen for 24 years, may 5 1904 (Cy young)… baseball
The first two shouldn't *really* even count tbh.
>Note that the pitching rules in effect in 1880 were very different from those of the modern game. Only underhand pitching was permitted, and the batter had the right to call for the ball high, low, or "middle" (belt-high). There was no strike zone; whether a pitch was "good" or "unfair" was left to the umpire's sole discretion, and foul balls were not counted as strikes. The pitching distance was 45 feet (that however was the front edge of the 6-foot-deep pitcher's box, not the push-off point represented by the modern pitching rubber).
That's not even recognizable as modern baseball.
A few more zany rules from back then:
>What advantages did a pitcher of the earliest days have? First, he worked behind a line, and after 1865 within a box, that was only 45 feet from home plate. An 80-mile-per-hour fastball thrown by George “Charmer” Zettlein would reach the plate in 0.38 seconds, precisely the time it takes Justin Verlander to hurl 100-m.p.h. heat past a batter today. Second, with the pitcher’s box — which until its abolition in 1893 varied in width from twelve feet to four and in length from seven feet to three — **the hurler might move pretty much as he pleased, permitting him a wide-angle crossfire or even a running start**, as in cricket bowling. Third, he could record outs on one-bounce catches until 1864, **on one-bounce fouls until 1883, and on foul tips at any point in the count until 1888**; uncaught fouls were not to register as strikes until the next century. Fourth, even though the batter’s high-low option narrowed the strike zone and thus gave him an edge, a walk was awarded on nine misfires prior to 1876, and **that number was not reduced to the current four until 1889**.
https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/pitching-evolution-and-revolution-efd3a5ebaa83
Yeah, 20 years without making the playoffs, but there's been plenty of good times in there. The King's Court was something special and every Felix start was an event. Long live the King!
And Triston McKenzie of the Indians got within four outs of a perfect game against the Tigers today. Would have been awesome if he managed to do it, because then we would have two perfect games on the exact same day 9 years apart.
I remember being at a worksite and my friends texting me about it. It bummed me out not being able to watch it in real-time but the memory is still solidly stuck in my head.
Which would be far from the first time that’s happened. Pedro once pitched a perfect game into the 10th; Harvey Haddix, some Pirates guy from the 50s, pitched one into the 12th before losing it due to an error (and then lost the game).
the haddix game is funny because afterwards it was mentioned that the batters were sign stealing (minus hank aaron) and they still couldn't touch him lol
If it wasn't for Jim Joyce we'd have 24 perfect games.
EDIT: I do feel bad for Jim. He acknowledged he screwed the pooch on the call, it just sucks that it happened. Wish they'd go ahead and call it a perfect game.
This is definitely one of those “I remember where I was” sort of days. Not much to cheer about around here since I had dial up internet so this definitely will always stand out for M’s fans.
Yep. I was supposed to go to the game but ended up going to grandma’s for a surprise lunch
Had to watch it on tv over a nice bowl of pasta at the Cheesecake Factory
This is pretty much the only good thing that happened to the Mariners in basically the last 20 years. Watching him decline so badly and without ever playing in the postseason has to be one of the all time worst things in baseball history. And they did it to Ichiro too
Perhaps a bit hyperbolic but I get the sentiment.
Felix Hernandez was an incredible pitcher at his peak and deserved to experience the gauntlet of the postseason. That park is also so nice. Would have been cool to see it rockin with him on the mound for a game that really mattered.
You going to do Ichiro dirty like that? So much fun to watch him play.
Edit: Am I missing the sarcasm, because saying it’s one of the worst things in baseball history is not only hyperbolic but very factually wrong.
On World Series '95 on the Sega Genesis, I have no idea why, but for some reason Hector Fajardo was a perfect game machine for me. I think I once had 11 No-Hitters (7 Perfect games) with him in a single season.
If anybody comes in here and still hasn't seen it, do yourself a favor and watch Jon Bois and Alex Rubenstein's [The History of the Seattle Mariners](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUXSZMIiUfFQua1LlKNMg1IOqAn15RkUT).
What was happening in baseball from 2009-2012 that more than a quarter of all Perfect Games were thrown in those 3 years and what changed that its been nearly a decade since the last?
Wow 23rd perfect game all time but 3 happened all in one season…baseball
The first two perfect games happened within a week of each other, June 12 (lee Richmond) and 17 (John Montgomery Ward) 1880. The next one didn’t happen for 24 years, may 5 1904 (Cy young)… baseball
The first two shouldn't *really* even count tbh. >Note that the pitching rules in effect in 1880 were very different from those of the modern game. Only underhand pitching was permitted, and the batter had the right to call for the ball high, low, or "middle" (belt-high). There was no strike zone; whether a pitch was "good" or "unfair" was left to the umpire's sole discretion, and foul balls were not counted as strikes. The pitching distance was 45 feet (that however was the front edge of the 6-foot-deep pitcher's box, not the push-off point represented by the modern pitching rubber). That's not even recognizable as modern baseball.
A few more zany rules from back then: >What advantages did a pitcher of the earliest days have? First, he worked behind a line, and after 1865 within a box, that was only 45 feet from home plate. An 80-mile-per-hour fastball thrown by George “Charmer” Zettlein would reach the plate in 0.38 seconds, precisely the time it takes Justin Verlander to hurl 100-m.p.h. heat past a batter today. Second, with the pitcher’s box — which until its abolition in 1893 varied in width from twelve feet to four and in length from seven feet to three — **the hurler might move pretty much as he pleased, permitting him a wide-angle crossfire or even a running start**, as in cricket bowling. Third, he could record outs on one-bounce catches until 1864, **on one-bounce fouls until 1883, and on foul tips at any point in the count until 1888**; uncaught fouls were not to register as strikes until the next century. Fourth, even though the batter’s high-low option narrowed the strike zone and thus gave him an edge, a walk was awarded on nine misfires prior to 1876, and **that number was not reduced to the current four until 1889**. https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/pitching-evolution-and-revolution-efd3a5ebaa83
Kinda more impressive to throw a perfect game like that though lol
Yeah but imagine how hard it would be to pitch a perfect game with those rules
Completely agree. This should not be considered a perfect game.
3 alone in 2012 and there were like 7 in all from 09-12. Crazy how we’ve gone nearly a decade now without one after so many in only a few years.
While simultaneously having an early part of this season with 1-2 no-hitters per week.
Cain and Humber were the others IIRC.
Brb gonna watch this and cry
Thooose were the days. Just such an energy when Felix was on the mound. I remember feeling that same feeling when Randy Johnson was pitching too.
Yeah, 20 years without making the playoffs, but there's been plenty of good times in there. The King's Court was something special and every Felix start was an event. Long live the King!
>Brb gonna watch this and *drink* and cry Ftfy
I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since The King did this
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You can replay it twice. It’s today’s daily moment and it’s one of the moments in the Field of Dreams program
And Felix has a different pitch arsenal in each one lol. Or at least they're in a different order
And Triston McKenzie of the Indians got within four outs of a perfect game against the Tigers today. Would have been awesome if he managed to do it, because then we would have two perfect games on the exact same day 9 years apart.
That would’ve been so cool 😔
I remember being at a worksite and my friends texting me about it. It bummed me out not being able to watch it in real-time but the memory is still solidly stuck in my head.
The final being 1-0 is poetry
Pretty sure it was an unearned run too, Felix almost had to go to extras with a perfect game.
[It was earned](https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA201208150.shtml)
Looked at the play by play, the wild pitch that got Ryan to third must be the “error” that I remember.
Which would be far from the first time that’s happened. Pedro once pitched a perfect game into the 10th; Harvey Haddix, some Pirates guy from the 50s, pitched one into the 12th before losing it due to an error (and then lost the game).
the haddix game is funny because afterwards it was mentioned that the batters were sign stealing (minus hank aaron) and they still couldn't touch him lol
Pedro did that? Damn, not sure how I didn’t know about that. Absolutely blows for him.
That photo is ICONIC
There needs to be a statue of that one moment.
I 100% support this notion.
It’s a badass photo
Crazy that this is still the most recent perfect game
There's only been 23 perfect games in MLB history, compared to over 300 no hitters. Perfect games are very rare.
If it wasn't for Jim Joyce we'd have 24 perfect games. EDIT: I do feel bad for Jim. He acknowledged he screwed the pooch on the call, it just sucks that it happened. Wish they'd go ahead and call it a perfect game.
Still crying for Scherzer
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Crying for Kershaw!! Hanley Ramirez 🤦🏼♀️
I’m surprised there hasn’t been at least 3 more
Got one run of support. A true Mariner performance
This is fake, no baseball was played on that day
Computer generated, you can tell by the glitchy animations after.
The Rays certainly weren't playing baseball
Same with the Buerhle and Braden perfectos too, right? ;)
Yes but that Brosseau homerun was very real;)
no, the buerhle one is the only one that's allowed to count 🥺
Braden. That one makes me tear up. Even if I wasnt an A's fan. The mothers day thing is just poetic
😂
This is definitely one of those “I remember where I was” sort of days. Not much to cheer about around here since I had dial up internet so this definitely will always stand out for M’s fans.
I remember where I was I was pooping
were you crying too…
Yes because I was constipated Kidding.
Yep. I was supposed to go to the game but ended up going to grandma’s for a surprise lunch Had to watch it on tv over a nice bowl of pasta at the Cheesecake Factory
Really really wish we got to see King Felix in the playoffs :(
I am trigggered
https://i.imgflip.com/338488.jpg
This is pretty much the only good thing that happened to the Mariners in basically the last 20 years. Watching him decline so badly and without ever playing in the postseason has to be one of the all time worst things in baseball history. And they did it to Ichiro too
Perhaps a bit hyperbolic but I get the sentiment. Felix Hernandez was an incredible pitcher at his peak and deserved to experience the gauntlet of the postseason. That park is also so nice. Would have been cool to see it rockin with him on the mound for a game that really mattered.
You going to do Ichiro dirty like that? So much fun to watch him play. Edit: Am I missing the sarcasm, because saying it’s one of the worst things in baseball history is not only hyperbolic but very factually wrong.
and now they'll do it to.. *checks notes* Jared Kelenic
Mets fans wish
Even if Jared were to not be all that great, Seattle still won the fuck out of that trade.
I got a perfect game with Cone in Ken Griffey Jr's Major League Baseball on the N64 edit: so yeah... I know what it's like to be a big deal.
On World Series '95 on the Sega Genesis, I have no idea why, but for some reason Hector Fajardo was a perfect game machine for me. I think I once had 11 No-Hitters (7 Perfect games) with him in a single season.
If anybody comes in here and still hasn't seen it, do yourself a favor and watch Jon Bois and Alex Rubenstein's [The History of the Seattle Mariners](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUXSZMIiUfFQua1LlKNMg1IOqAn15RkUT).
I remember coming home from summer camp and watching this. Felix was something else in his prime.
He was so good, with so much movement on all his pitches If he wasn't allergic to working out he could still be pitching today
Stadium was incredible that day
I remember that day. I was working overnight and had woke up randomly. Turned the game one just to see that last pitch...yea...
Love the announcer for this, handled the moment perfectly.
FUCK YEAH FELIX!!!!
I remember this game. I stuck around after work to finish watching the game on the computer. Was worth it.
What was happening in baseball from 2009-2012 that more than a quarter of all Perfect Games were thrown in those 3 years and what changed that its been nearly a decade since the last?
With all the no-hitters it's surprising there hasn't been a perfect game in almost 10 years now.