Nomo Retires (1 Viewer)

[B Maverick]

Nomo retired after his comeback in KC failed due mostly to injuries.

I know thats not a lot to note, but I wonder why his no hitter in Colorado doesnt get more love?

In 1996 with the Dodgers, he pitched the first no-hitter in the history of Coors Field. He beat the Colorado Rockies at a time when pitchers routinely struggled at the mile-high ballpark.

They still struggle there today even with the humidor. I am just not sure why this isnt mentioned more often? I have a hard time believing that a no hitter will ever be thrown in Colorado again.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Had his career been more significant, then yeah, it would have been remembered. By the time Nomo hit the states, his arm had a TON of innings on it, and he wore down a couple years later.

 

[Tom Servo]

Had his career been more significant, then yeah, it would have been remembered. By the time Nomo hit the states, his arm had a TON of innings on it, and he wore down a couple years later.

I agree with this.BTW, nice job rocking Gary Carter in the Spos hat.

 

[T Bell]

In 1996 with the Dodgers, he pitched the first no-hitter in the history of Coors Field. He beat the Colorado Rockies at a time when pitchers routinely struggled at the mile-high ballpark. They still struggle there today even with the humidor. I am just not sure why this isnt mentioned more often? I have a hard time believing that a no hitter will ever be thrown in Colorado again.

You haven't even covered the half of it. This was a no-hitter pitched late in the year in a pennant race involving the two teams playing. In the middle of the game, play was suspended at least once for 60-90 minutes for rain, after which Nomo of course resumed pitching. Colorado was a good hitting team anyway, but as was said was playing at home in that airport they call a ball park. Finally, Nomo essentially pitched a no hitter with two pitches, a decent-but-not-great fastball (that never seemed to have any movement/action on it) and that nasty splitter.For my money it's one of the most remarkable no hitters of all time. It should get more recognition as such.

 

[Finless]

What about tossing one while debuting as a Rod Sox?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

What about tossing one while debuting as a Rod Sox?

Only one of four players to throw a no-no in each league. Props to Nomo for a good career. He helped pave the way for Japanese players coming to play here in the States. And that night in Colorado was amazing - that splitter was an evil, evil pitch that night.

 

[Alias]

No-no's are overated, who was the last Mets pitcher to throw a No-no?