James Willard Ramsdell was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 111 games in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. Known by his middle
Ramsdell, circa 1949
In Major League Baseball, a shutout refers to the act by which a single pitcher pitches a complete game and does not allow the opposing team to score a run. If two or more pitchers combine to complete
Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators holds the career record with 110 shutouts.
Ernie Shore (on the right next to Babe Ruth) earned a shutout without starting the game or pitching a complete game.
On June 3, 1995, Pedro Martínez pitched nine scoreless innings but did not record a shutout. The game went to extra innings, and Martínez lost his shutout opportunity when he was replaced in the 10th inning.
Nolan Ryan pitched a record seven no-hitters, all earning him a shutout as well since his opponents failed to score a run in any way. He led the league in shutouts three times and is ranked seventh all-time with 61.