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Congrats to Humber and the Sox. 
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I had to tune in when they mentioned he was close on ESPN Radio; that was awesome to watch! A few pitches int he 9th reminded me of that one right before the Series clinching pitch in '88, IIRC, when Hershiser threw it to the backstop. You could tell Humber was really excited.Originally posted by Mr. Laser Beam View PostCongrats to Humber and the Sox.
Has to be by far a record for fewest starts before throwing one, doesn't it? I just checked on baseball-reference.com, and last year was his first starting. Then again, one announcer mentioned coming back from Tommy John surgery so that likely explains it; the site does say it was a 3rd overall pick in 2004 so definitely has the talent.If Baseball Integrated Early - baseball integrated from the beginning - and "Brotherhood and baseball," the U.S. history companion, at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Baseballifsandmore - IBIE updated for 2011.
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No, someone in 1922 threw one in his 4th or 5th start. Charlie RobertsonLast edited by metfan13; 04-21-2012, 03:54 PM.Comment
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Lee Richmond (1880) also threw one in fewer starts than Humber.Comment
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Wow, thanks, you guys are quick!
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Once again another former N.Y. Mets pitcher throws a perfect game/ no hitter
thus another day goes by that a pitcher wearing a N.Y. Mets uniform
have yet to throw one
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Congrats to Humber. I've seen two perfect games now. I used to say I wouldnt ever see any in my lifetime."(Shoeless Joe Jackson's fall from grace is one of the real tragedies of baseball. I always thought he was more sinned against than sinning." -- Connie Mack
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the hitter checked his swing on that final strike but they gave the benefit to the pitcher. Maybe the ump didnt want a repeat of the last blown perfect game. Either way congrats! I wish mlb network of fox would have tuned into the last inning!Comment
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Fox did.Originally posted by 04golf View Post
Brendan did probably check his swing, but after seeing it a couple times, it was really close, i think he may have swung. If only they had shown a side view.Comment
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True story, the Giants game was finished relatively early west coast time so wife and I went out to enjoy a warm day and about 5 PM I said I better check the sports wires in case there was a no-hitter or something, I had a feeling somehow ... and there it was ... the perfect game1. The more I learn, the more convinced I am that many players are over-rated due to inflated stats from offensive home parks (and eras)
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This is a pitcher who had Tommy John surgery before he reached the majors and about the only major thing he accomplished until now was the fact he was in that trade for Johan Santana.
A completely unlikely candidate for a perfect game. Good for him.Religion: Yankeeist
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awesome got him and the ChisoxComment
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I keep watching that last strike and it really didnt look like he swung but I never saw a side view either. Regardless the ump made the right call even if he was wrong. I really thought there would be some contreversy with that last swing but I didnt hear much about it on the MLB Channel or ESPN so maybe he really did swing.
I was watching the game while at a barbecue and I didnt even notice he had a perfect game till the 8th inning. That 9th inning really made everyones day though."(Shoeless Joe Jackson's fall from grace is one of the real tragedies of baseball. I always thought he was more sinned against than sinning." -- Connie Mack
"I have the ultimate respect for Whitesox fans. They were as miserable as the Cubs and Redsox fans ever were but always had the good decency to keep it to themselves. And when they finally won the World Series, they celebrated without annoying every other fan in the country."--Jim Caple, ESPN (Jan. 12, 2011)Comment
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Argh!!!
I'm so mad that I missed it as it was happening.
Congrats to Phillip Humber...you'll be remembered forever.Comment
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