A collection of the most extraordinary and record-breaking no-hitters in Major League Baseball history, highlighting pitchers who achieved the impossible under historic conditions or with unique statistical anomalies.
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In 2010, Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history against the Padres. He struck out 10 batters and walked none, showcasing supreme control and dominating the opposing lineup entirely.
Dallas Keuchel broke the Astros franchise record for strikeouts in a no-hitter with 16 Ks in 2015. He faced 31 batters, striking out more than a third of the Marlins lineup in a dominant postseason-adjacent performance.
Mark Buehrle threw a no-hitter in 2009 to end a historic streak of 82 and a half scoreless innings. This achievement set the modern record for consecutive scoreless innings by a single pitcher, surpassing Pedro Martinez's mark.
Felix Hernandez threw the 21st perfect game in 2012, striking out 14 batters including 11 of the first 12 he faced. He allowed a single in the 15th batter he faced (a pinch-runner), but officially recorded a perfect game.
Hoyt Wilhelm became the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in 1969 at age 42. As a relief pitcher, he entered the game in the seventh inning and completed the shutout, a rare feat for non-starters.
Randy Johnson threw a no-hitter in 2004 against the Rockies, striking out 13 batters in the process. His sheer velocity and height allowed him to dominate the Diamondbacks' lineup effectively in a crucial late-season start.
David Cone of the Yankees threw a perfect game in 1999, retiring 27 consecutive batters with ease. He struck out eight Giants, including three in the ninth inning to secure the historic and definitive victory.
Addie Joss threw the 13th perfect game in 1908 using 96 pitches, a testament to efficiency in the dead-ball era. He retired every single batter he faced, finishing with a complete game victory without allowing a hit.
Charlie Robertson threw the first perfect game for the Chicago White Sox in 1922. Although a runner was initially missed on a base hit in the seventh, the official record stands, making it a unique historical footnote.
Al Leiter came incredibly close to a perfect game in 2004, retiring the first 26 batters before a hit. He still finished with a no-hitter, illustrating the fine line between perfection and near-perfection in modern baseball.
Johnny Cueto threw a no-hitter in Game 4 of the 2014 World Series against the Giants. This made him the first pitcher in World Series history to throw a no-hitter, a historic postseason achievement.
Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history in 1956. Retiring 15 Giants in a row, this single-handedly iconic performance remains the ultimate example of postseason pitching excellence.
While not a no-hitter in the strictest sense of modern records, Fergie Jenkins' dominance is often cited alongside no-hit feats. However, for pure no-hitters, consider his 1971 complete game shutout against the Red Sox.
Matt Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in MLB history in 2012 against the Reds. He faced 28 batters, allowing only one baserunner via error, and struck out nine to cap a career-defining performance.
Armando Galarraga retired 26 of 27 batters in 2010 before a blown call robbed him of a perfect game. Although not officially recorded, his no-hit streak and sportsmanship became a legendary moment in MLB lore.
Roger Clemens holds the record for most strikeouts in a no-hitter with 20 in 1986. He dominated the Blue Jays, striking out 20 batters while allowing only four hits if not for the no-hitter status, but he actually threw the no-hitter.
Tom Cheney threw a complete game in 21 innings in 1962, striking out 21 batters. While he allowed one hit later, his endurance and strikeout prowess in that marathon game are often grouped with no-hit feats for sheer dominance.
Jim Brower threw a no-hitter in 1884 for the Washington Nationals in the early professional era. This game is often cited in historical discussions of no-hitters, representing the long lineage of the feat.
Cy Young threw a no-hitter in 1904, one of many incredible achievements in his Hall of Fame career. He retired 27 batters in a game that highlighted his legendary command and durability during the dead-ball era.
Justin Verlander threw a no-hitter in 2011, combining with Rick Porcello earlier in the year for a no-hit duel. His solo effort featured 12 strikeouts and minimal contact, showcasing his peak form with the Tigers.