List of San Francisco Seals no-hitters explained

The following is a list of no-hitters by the Pacific Coast League (PCL) baseball club the San Francisco Seals. The Seals were one of the five charter teams of the PCL, established in 1903. During their run, from 1903 to 1957, the team recorded 12 no-hitters. In total, eleven pitchers threw no-hitters for the team, with Charles Fanning credited with two, including the first in franchise history.

No-hitters

Key
Game score with no-hitter team's runs listed first
Stadium in italics denotes a no-hitter thrown in a home game.
A number following a score indicates number of innings in a game that was shorter or longer than 9 innings.
A number following a pitcher's name indicates multiple no-hitters thrown.
Innings pitched
Indicates a perfect game
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DatePitcher(s)ScoreOpponentLocationNotes
11–0Oakland CommutersRecreation Park[1]
22–0 Seattle Siwashes[2]
33–0Oakland CommutersIdora Park[3]
43–0Sacramento SactsOak Park[4]
53–1Vernon TigersRecreation Park
  • Vernon scored a run after Roy Brashear drew a walk, advanced to second base when the next batter also walked, and came home to score on a throwing error in the eighth inning.
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61–0Oakland OaksFreeman's Park[6]
72–0Portland BeaversRecreation Park
87–0Portland BeaversEwing Field
94–1Vernon TigersWashington Park
  • Vernon scored a run after Walt Doan drew a walk, stole second base, advanced to third on a sacrifice fly, and came home on another sac fly in the fourth inning.
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105–0Oakland OaksOaks Park
118–0Sacramento SenatorsMoreing Field
120–1 Sacramento SolonsSeals Stadium
  • Singleton allowed no hits through 12 innings before allowing a hit in the 13th, in which Sacramento scored the winning run.
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See also

Notes and References

  1. News: When Barber Pitched There Were No Hits. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. July 14, 1904. 8.
  2. Web site: Minor League No-Hitters . McGill . Chuck . Baseball-Reference . Sports Reference . April 14, 2022.
  3. News: Brown Twirls No Hit, No Run Game. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. October 13, 1906. 28.
  4. News: Seals Score Six Shutouts for the Series. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. July 6, 1909. 15.
  5. News: Slattery. William J.. Miller Comes Near to World's Record. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Call. San Francisco. August 21, 1910. 45.
  6. Web site: Minor League No-Hitters . McGill . Chuck . Baseball-Reference . Sports Reference . April 14, 2022.
  7. News: Seals Capture No-Hit Game From Tigers. Newspapers.com. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican. Salt Lake City. June 24, 1916. 9.
  8. News: Kane. Tom. Sacs Spoil No Hitter for Singleton in 13th to Edge Seals 1-0. Newspapers.com. The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. April 24, 1952. 28.