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About Tom Schott
Expertise
I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

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I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

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SABR

Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.

Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.

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Baseball Trivia (General) - baseball pitch count

Expert: Tom Schott - 11/1/2009

Question
What is the least possible number of pitches necessary for a pitcher to record a complete game?

Answer
Mike,

Not sure what you're meaning by "complete game," because games can be called after five innings. I'm assuming you mean a complete regulation game. So, the minimum number of pitches possible would be 27.

This would be a perfect game with every hitter making contact on the first pitch and making an out.

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