No-Hitter - Quinn Wolcott (Framber Valdez)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott called #Astros pitcher Framber Valdez's no-hitter vs the #Guardians in Houston, joined by 1B Umpire Junior Valentine, 2B Umpire Paul Clemons, and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Adrian Johnson.

Wolcott officiated Valdez's no-hitter with a net accuracy of 97.4%.

This is Quinn Wolcott's first career MLB no-hitter.

This is the second solo no-hitter of 2023, 1st since July 5 (Edwin Moscoso; Domingo Germán's perfect game).

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 73 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 73/76 = 96.1% accuracy.

Strikes: 39 called strikes within strike zone / 0 called strike outside strike zone = 39/39 = 100% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score: 112/115 = 97.4% accuracy (+1 HOU [Favored Houston by 1 pitch]).

No-Hitter (Perfect Game) - Edwin Moscoso (Germán)

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso called #Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán's no-hitter (a perfect game) vs the #Athletics in Oakland, joined by 1B Umpire Nate Tomlinson, 2B Umpire Jordan Baker, and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Chris Guccione.

Moscoso officiated Germán's perfect game with a net accuracy of 95.8%.

This is Edwin Moscoso's first career MLB no-hitter.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 43 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 43/46 = 93.5% accuracy.

Strikes: 95 called strikes within strike zone / 3 called strike outside strike zone = 95/98 = 96.9% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score: 138/144 = 95.8% accuracy (+2 NY [Favored New York by 2 pitches]).

2022 No-Hitter 4, Tripp Gibson (1; HOU Combined)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson called the Houston #Astros' combined no-hitter vs the #Phillies in Philadelphia in Game 4 of the 2022 #WorldSeries, joined by 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale, 2B Umpire Alan Porter, 3B Umpire James Hoye, LF Umpire Pat Hoberg, and RF Umpire and Crew Chief Dan Iassogna.

Gibson officiated Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly's combined no-hitter with a net accuracy of 96.0%.

This is Tripp Gibson's first career MLB no-hitter and the first postseason no-hitter since October 6, 2010, when HP Umpire John Hirschbeck called Roy Halladay's no-hitter.

This is the first Major League no-hitter since June 25, 2022 (Alex Tosi; Houston Combined).

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 83 called balls outside strike zone / 5 called balls within strike zone = 83/88 = 94.3% accuracy.

Strikes: 36 called strikes within strike zone / 0 called strike outside strike zone = 36/36 = 100% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score: 119/124 = 96.0% accuracy (+3 PHI [Favored Philadelphia by 3 pitches]).

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2022 No-Hitter 3, Alex Tosi (1; HOU Combined)

HP Umpire Alex Tosi called the Houston Astros' combined no-hitter vs the Yankees in New York, joined by 1B Umpire Mike Muchlinski, 2B Umpire John Libka, and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Todd Tichenor.

Tosi officiated Cristian Javier, Hector Neris, and Ryan Pressly's combined no-hitter with a net accuracy of 96.9%.

This is Alex Tosi's first career MLB no-hitter.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 114 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 114/117 = 97.4% accuracy.

Strikes: 42 called strikes within strike zone / 2 called strike outside strike zone = 42/44 = 95.5% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score: 156/161 = 96.9% accuracy (+3 NYY [Favored New York by 3 pitches]).

2022 No-Hitter 2, Ryan Blakney (1; Reid Detmers)

HP Umpire Ryan Blakney called Angels pitcher Reid Detmers no-hitter vs the Rays in Anaheim of Los Angeles, joined by 1B Umpire and Crew Chief Marvin Hudson, 2B Umpire Adrian Johnson, and 3B Umpire John Tumpane.

Blakney officiated Detmer's no-hitter with a net accuracy of 98.3%, two pitches shy of perfection. Of the two, both favored the visiting Rays.

This is Ryan Blakney's first career MLB no-hitter.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 82 called balls outside strike zone / 1 called ball within strike zone = 82/83 = 98.8% accuracy.

Strikes: 36 called strikes within strike zone / 1 called strike outside strike zone = 36/37 = 97.3% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score: 118/120 = 98.3% accuracy (+2 TB [Favored Tampa Bay by 2 pitches]).

2022 No-Hitter 1, Ryan Wills (1; NYM Combined)

HP Umpire Ryan Wills called Mets pitchers' combined no-hitter vs Philadelphia in New York, joined by 1B Umpire Jansen Visconti, 2B Umpire & Crew Chief Jerry Meals, and 3B Umpire Vic Carapazza.

As it turns out, Wills was closer to perfection than Mets pitchers Tylor Megill, Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Seth Lugo, and Edwin Diaz, missing just one pitch in posting a 99.4% (153/154) UEFL f/x, which for this game matched the Zone Evaluation Equivalent score (153/154 pitches).

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 108 called balls outside strike zone / 1 called ball within strike zone = 108/109 = 99.1% accuracy.

Strikes: 45 called strikes within strike zone / 0 called strikes outside strike zone = 45/45 = 100% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Wills = 153/154 = 99.4% accuracy (+1 PHI [favored Phillies by 1 pitch]).

2021 No-Hitter 9, Jeremie Rehak (1; MIL Combined)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak called the Milwaukee Brewers' combined no-hitter (pitchers Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader) Saturday night in Cleveland, joined by 1B Umpire Scott Barry, 2B Umpire and Crew Chief Dan Iassogna, and 3B Umpire John Bacon.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Rehak's three plate scores, including a 99.3% (137/138) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 97.8% (135/138) UEFL f/x score, and 92.8% (128/138) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 90 called balls outside strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 90/90 = 100.0% accuracy.

Strikes: 45 called strikes within strike zone / 3 called strikes outside strike zone = 45/48 = 93.8% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Barry = 123/130 = 94.6% accuracy (+1 MIL [favored Brewers by 1 pitch]).

2021 No-Hitter 8, Scott Barry (1; Tyler Gilbert)

HP Umpire Scott Barry called Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Gilbert's no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in Arizona Saturday night, joined by 1B Umpire John Libka, 2B Umpire and Crew Chief Dan Iassogna, and 3B Umpire Jim Wolf.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Barry's three plate scores, including a 98.5% (128/130) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 94.6% (123/130) UEFL f/x score, and 89.2% (116/130) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 83 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 83/86 = 96.5% accuracy.

Strikes: 40 called strikes within strike zone / 4 called strikes outside strike zone = 40/44 = 90.9% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Barry = 123/130 = 94.6% accuracy (+1 ARI [favored D-Backs by 1 pitch]).

2021 No-Hitter 7, Brian O'Nora (1; CHC Combined)

HP Umpire Brian O'Nora called Chicago Cubs pitchers Zach Davies, Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, and Craig Kimbrel's combined no-hitter against the Dodgers in Los Angeles Thursday night, joined by 1B Umpire DJ Reyburn, 2B Umpire Jeremy Riggs, and 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney. O'Nora served as crew chief.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire O'Nora's three plate scores, including a 98.2% (162/165) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 95.2% (157/165) UEFL f/x score, and 92.1% (152/165) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 101 called balls outside strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 101/103 = 98.1% accuracy.

Strikes: 56 called strikes within strike zone / 6 called strikes outside strike zone = 56/62 = 90.3% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for O'Nora = 157/165 = 95.2% accuracy (+0 Neutral/no favorable skew).

2021 No-Hitter 6, Ryan Additon (1; Cory Kluber)

A day after Angel Hernandez's no-hitter in Seattle, HP Umpire Ryan Additon called New York Yankees pitcher Cory Kluber's no-no against the Rangers in Texas Wednesday night, joined by 1B Umpire and Crew Chief Bill Miller, 2B Umpire Doug Eddings, and 3B Umpire Brian Knight.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Additon's three plate scores, including a perfect 100% (123/123) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 97.6% (120/123) UEFL f/x score, and 91.1% (112/123) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 79 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 79/82 = 96.3% accuracy.

Strikes: 41 called strikes within strike zone / 0 called strike outside strike zone = 41/41 = 100% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Additon = 120/`12 = 97.6% accuracy (+3 NYY/skew favored Yanks).

2021 No-Hitter 5, Angel Hernandez (1; Spencer Turnbull)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez called Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull's no-hitter against the Mariners in Seattle Tuesday evening, joined by 1B Umpire Edwin Moscoso, 2B Umpire Lance Barksdale and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Ted Barrett, the second consecutive no-hitter for Ted Barrett's crew (2021 No-Hitter 4, Lance Barksdale (1; Wade Miley)).

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Hernandez's three plate scores, including a 97.5% (116/119) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 93.3% (111/119) UEFL f/x score, and 86.6% (103/119) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 80 called balls outside strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 80/82 = 97.6% accuracy.

Strikes: 31 called strikes within strike zone / 6 called strike outside strike zone = 31/37 = 83.8% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Hernandez = 111/119 = 93.3% accuracy (+6 SEA/skew favored Mariners).

2021 No-Hitter 4, Lance Barksdale (1; Wade Miley)

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale called Reds pitcher Wade Miley's no-hitter against the Indians in Cleveland Friday evening, joined by 1B Umpire and Crew Chief Ted Barrett, 2B Umpire Ryan Wills, and 3B Umpire Stu Scheurwater. This is the second time Cleveland has been no-hit this season (2021 No-Hitter 2, Doug Eddings (1; Carlos Rodón)).

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Barksdale's three plate scores, including a 99.3% (133/134) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 96.3% (129/134) UEFL f/x score, and 91.0% (122/134) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 85 called balls outside strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 85/87 = 97.7% accuracy.

Strikes: 44 called strikes within strike zone / 3 called strike outside strike zone = 44/47 = 93.6% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Barksdale = 129/134 = 96.3% accuracy (+1 CIN/skew favored Reds).

2021 No-Hitter 3, Tim Timmons (1, John Means)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons called Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means' no-hitter against the Mariners in Seattle Wednesday afternoon, joined by 1B Umpire Carlos Torres, Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez at second base, and 3B Umpire Lance Barrett.

Timmons saw a total of 249 pitches in his first career no-hitter, of which 110 were callable.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Timmons' three plate scores, including a 96.4% (106/110) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 92.7% (102/110) UEFL f/x score, and 87.3% (96/110) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 70 called balls outside strike zone / 4 called balls within strike zone = 70/74 = 94.6% accuracy.

Strikes: 32 called strikes within strike zone / 4 called strike outside strike zone = 32/36 = 88.9% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Timmons = 102/110 = 92.7% accuracy (+2 BAL/skew favored Orioles).

2021 No-Hitter 2, Doug Eddings (1; Carlos Rodón)

HP Umpire Doug Eddings called Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodón's no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians in Chicago Wednesday evening, joined by 1B Umpire Brian Knight, 2B Umpire Gabe Morales, and Crew Chief Bill Miller at third base.

Eddings saw a total of 262 pitches in his first career no-hitter, of which 131 were callable.

In accordance with UEFL tradition, the following are umpire Eddings' three plate scores, including a 99.2% (130/131) performance under ML Private/Zone Evaluation Equivalent conditions, 99.2% (130/131) UEFL f/x score, and 97.7% (128/131) value for ML Public / the broadcast-facing zero error system.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 87 called balls outside strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 87/87 = 100.0% accuracy.

Strikes: 43 called strikes within strike zone / 1 called strike outside strike zone = 43/44 = 97.7% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Eddings = 130/131 = 99.2% accuracy (+1 CWS/skew favored Chicago).

2021 No-Hitter 1, Vic Carapazza (1; Joe Musgrove)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza called San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove's no-hitter, the first in franchise history, against the Rangers in Texas Friday evening, joined by Crew Chief Jerry Meals, 1B Umpire Jansen Visconti, and 2B Umpire Brennan Miller.

Carapazza saw a total of 253 pitches in his first career no-hitter, of which 139 were callable.

Pursuant to UEFL tradition, we present Carapazza's three plate scores, including the Zone Evaluation-equivalent 97.8%, UEFL f/x 95.7%, and Zero-Error 89.2%.

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 85 called balls outside strike zone / 1 called ball within strike zone = 85/86 = 98.8% accuracy.

Strikes: 48 called strikes within strike zone / 5 called strikes outside strike zone = 48/53 = 90.6% accuracy.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Carapazza = 133/139 = 95.7% accuracy (+6 TEX/skew favored Texas).

2020 No-Hitter 2, Chris Segal (1; Alec Mills)

HP Umpire Chris Segal called Chicago Cubs pitcher Alec Mills' no-hitter against the Brewers in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon, joined by Crew Chief Ron Kulpa (1B), alongside umpires Manny Gonzalez (2B) and Todd Tichenor (3B). MIL Manager Craig Counsell was ejected during the 5th inning for arguing an appeal play.

The Virginia-born Segal, officiating his first career no-hitter, saw 296 pitches, of which 163 were callable.

As we have documented in the past, three separate plate scores exist. Segal's Zone Evaluation-equivalent (two-inch margin of error) score was 97.6%, UEFL f/x (one-inch margin of error) score was 93.9%, and zero-error/broadcast score was 91.4%.

Related Post: MLB Ejection 56 - Ron Kulpa (1; Craig Counsell) (9/13/20).

The UEFL f/x look:

Balls: 105 called balls outside strike zone / 3 called balls within strike zone = 105 / 108 = 97.2%.

Strikes: 48 called strikes within strike zone / 7 called strikes outside strike zone = 48/55 = <90.0%.

Total Raw Accuracy Score for Segal = 153/163 = 93.9% Accuracy (+4 CHC/skew favored Cubs).

2020 No-Hitter 1, CB Bucknor (1; Lucas Giolito)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor called White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito's no-hitter against the Pirates in Chicago Tuesday night, Bucknor's first career no-hitter. The interim crew chief was joined by Erich Bacchus (1B), John Tumpane (2B), and Jose Navas (3B).

Bucknor presided over 153 total pitches, of which 108 were callable.

Specifically, under UEFL f/x rules (one-inch margin of error), Bucknor called all but four pitches correctly. Under Zone Evaluation rules (two-inch margin of error), the accuracy increased to 106/108 (98.1%), while under the confines of zero-error, Bucknor called a game of 101/108 at 93.5%.

The UEFL f/x look:
Balls: 70 called balls outside strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 70/70 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 34 called strikes within strike zone / 4 called strikes outside strike zone = 34/38 = <90% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score for Bucknor = 104/108 = 96.3% Accuracy (+0 Neutral/no skew).

2019 No-Hitter 4, Paul Emmel (1; Justin Verlander)

HP Umpire Paul Emmel called Astros pitcher Justin Verlander's no-hitter against the Blue Jays, the second consecutive no-no for Houston and third career no-hitter for Verlander.

Verlander's previous start ended with an ejection in the top of the 6th inning for arguing a ball three call with HP Umpire Pat Hoberg (QOCY).
Ejection Report: MLB Ejection 175 (8/27/19).

Emmel's crewmates for Sunday's game at Rogers Centre in Toronto included 1B Umpire Ryan Blakney, 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook, and 3B Umpire Bruce Dreckman.

This is Emmel's first career no-hitter and the fourth overall no-hit game of the 2019 season.
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 1, Mark Ripperger (1; Mike Fiers) (5/7/19).
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 2, Paul Nauert (1; LAA [Tyler Skaggs x2]) (7/12/19).
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 3, Jim Wolf (2; HOU [Combo]) (8/6/19).

Emmel received 59 callable pitches from Houston pitching, 40 balls and 19 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 40 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 40/40 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 17 called strikes inside strike zone / 2 called strikes outside strike zone = 17/19 = <90% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score for Verlander = 57/59 = 96.6% Accuracy (+2 HOU).
Overall Game Score: 79/79 Balls + 37/40 Strikes = 116/119 = 97.5%. +1 HOU.

2019 No-Hitter 3, Jim Wolf (2; HOU [Combo])

HP Umpire Jim Wolf called Astros pitchers Aaron Sanchez, Will Harris, Joe Biagini, and Chris Devenski's combined no-hitter against the Mariners, the second consecutive no-no against Seattle.

Wolf's crewmates for Saturday's game at Minute Maid Park included 1B Umpire Nick Mahrley, 2B Umpire Cory Blaser, and 3B Umpire/Crew Chief Jeff Nelson.

This is Wolf's second career no-hitter and the third overall no-hit game of the 2019 season. Wolf previously officiated Dallas Braden's perfect game on May 9, 2010.
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 1, Mark Ripperger (1; Mike Fiers) (5/7/19).
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 2, Paul Nauert (1; LAA [Tyler Skaggs x2]) (7/12/19).

Wolf received 86 callable pitches from Houston pitching, 58 balls and 28 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 58 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 58/58 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 26 called strikes inside strike zone / 2 called strikes outside strike zone = 26/28 = 92.9% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score for HOU = 84/86 = 97.7% Accuracy (+2 HOU).
Overall Game Score: 119/120 Balls + 57/59 Strikes = 176/179 = 98.3%. +2 HOU.

2019 No-Hitter 2, Paul Nauert (1; LAA [Tyler Skaggs x2])

HP Umpire Paul Nauert called Angels pitcher Taylor Cole and Félix Peña's combined no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, the only no-no in MLB history completed by teammates wearing identical #45 jerseys in honor of teammate Tyler Skaggs, who passed away while on a recent road trip; Friday's game was the first game at Angel Stadium since Skaggs' death, and the Angels dedicated the evening to his memory with all players and coaches wearing Tyler Skaggs #45 jerseys.

Nauert, was joined for Friday's game at the Big A in Anaheim by 1B Umpire CB Bucknor, 2B Umpire Ramon De Jesus, and 3B Umpire DJ Reyburn.

This is Nauert's first career no-hitter and the second of the 2019 season.
Related Post: 2019 No-Hitter 1, Mark Ripperger (1; Mike Fiers) (5/7/19).

Nauert received 53 callable pitches from Cole & Peña, 38 balls and 15 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 38 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 38/38 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 14 called strikes inside strike zone / 1 called strikes outside strike zone = 14/15 = 96.2% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score for Cole/Peña = 52/53 = 98.1% Accuracy (+1 LAA).
Overall Game Score: 119/120 Balls + 42/45 Strikes = 161/165 = 97.6%. +0 NU.