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Philip Humber

Philip Humber threw a perfect game. It was his only complete game ever.

On April 21, 2012, Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox retired all 27 Seattle batters he faced. It was the only complete game of his career. He finished that career with 16 wins, 23 losses and a 5.31 ERA.

Pitchers dream of one perfect day. His came in a career with almost no other big days.

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Source: SABR. The SABR game account says Humber's perfect game on April 21, 2012 was the only time he went the distance in 51 starts, and gives his career record as 16-23 with a 5.31 ERA.

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Philip Humber perfect game only complete game?

On April 21, 2012, Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox retired all 27 Seattle batters he faced. It was the only complete game of his career. He finished that career with 16 wins, 23 losses and a 5.31 ERA. Pitchers dream of one perfect day. His came in a career with almost no other big days. Source: SABR. The SABR game account says Humber's perfect game on April 21, 2012 was the only time he went the distance in 51 starts, and gives his career record as 16-23 with a 5.31 ERA.

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