Perfecto: Baseball's Most Memorable Perfect Games

For the first time since 2012, last night a pitcher threw a perfect game in the MLB. Domingo German added his name to the history books, throwing the 24th perfect game in Major League history, and the first ever thrown by a player from the Dominican Republic. It's one of the most impressive feats in sports, so let's take a look at some of the most memorable ones.

Don Larsen, 1956 World Series

Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history on October 8, 1956. Larsen, pitching for the New York Yankees, faced off against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of the series. He retired all 27 batters he faced and did not allow a single hit or walk. This is one of the most memorable perfect games in baseball history because it took place in the World Series, the biggest stage in baseball.

Sandy Koufax, 1965

Sandy Koufax was a dominant pitcher in the 1960s, and his perfect game on September 9, 1965, was one of the highlights of his career. Koufax was pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs, and he struck out 14 batters in the game. This perfect game is memorable not only because of Koufax's dominance but also because it was the fourth no-hitter he had thrown in four years.

Dennis Martinez, 1991

Dennis Martinez threw a perfect game on July 28, 1991, while pitching for the Montreal Expos against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Martinez was the first Latin American pitcher to throw a perfect game, and it was also the first perfect game in the history of the Expos franchise. This perfect game is memorable because it was a historic moment for Latin American players in baseball.

David Cone, 1999

David Cone threw a perfect game while pitching for the New York Yankees on July 18, 1999, against the Montreal Expos. Cone had a rocky start to the game, but he settled down and retired all 27 batters he faced. This perfect game is memorable because of the dramatic catch made by the Yankee's outfielder, Paul O'Neill, in the seventh inning to preserve the perfect game.

Roy Halladay, 2010

Roy Halladay threw a perfect game on May 29, 2010, while pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Florida Marlins. Halladay was dominant in the game, striking out 11 batters, and it was the second no-hitter he had thrown that season. This perfect game is memorable because of the reaction of Halladay's catcher, Carlos Ruiz, who immediately leaped into Halladay's arms upon the final out.

Perfect games are a rare and impressive feat in the game of baseball. The ones we have highlighted in this blog post are some of the most memorable in baseball history. Whether it was the World Series heroics of Don Larsen, the dominance of Sandy Koufax, or the historic achievement of Dennis Martinez, these perfect games will be remembered by baseball fans for years to come.