Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

MLB people commend Hiroshima hurler Maeda

MLB people commend Hiroshima hurler Maeda

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshima Carp ace Kenta Maeda throws a pitch at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 12, 2014, in the first in a series of games between Japanese and U.S. professional baseball players. Maeda pitched five shutout innings to lead Samurai Japan to a 2-0 win over the Major League Baseball All-Sar team, winning acclaim from the MLB people concerned.

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches on June 11, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Darvish tossed a shutout for his first major league complete game in a 6-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches on June 11, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Darvish tossed a shutout for his first major league complete game in a 6-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

Darvish throws shutout in 1st complete game in majors

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches on June 11, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Darvish tossed a shutout for his first major league complete game in a 6-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - Mai Satoda, wife of New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, waves after Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. The Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (back) celebrates with Yankees catcher Brian McCann after the last out of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (back) celebrates with Yankees catcher Brian McCann after the last out of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

Tanaka gets 1st major league shutout

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on May 14, 2014. Tanaka registered his first shutout in the major leagues as the Yankees won 4-0.

Moore pitches shutout

Moore pitches shutout

BOSTON, United States - The Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Moore (L) celebrates with catcher Jose Lobaton at Fenway Park in Boston on July 22, 2013, after pitching his first Major League Baseball shutout in the Rays' 3-0 victory against the Boston Red Sox.

Moore pitches shutout

Moore pitches shutout

BOSTON, United States - The Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Moore pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on July 22, 2013. Moore threw his first Major League Baseball shutout in the Rays' 3-0 win.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (back) and catcher Mike Napoli embrace after beating the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Hiroki Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - A woman holds copies of a Texas Rangers program with Yu Darvish on its cover at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. During a game against the New York Yankees at the stadium the same day, Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Hiroki Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish strikes out Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees during the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Hiroki Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish (2nd from R in back) watches New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitching during the third inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers (back) homers during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. In front is Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda. In the game, Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Hiroki Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda starts in a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish strikes out Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees during the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Hiroki Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Yakult's Sato earns 1st shutout win

Yakult's Sato earns 1st shutout win

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows pitcher Yoshinori Sato throws a baseball with his autograph into the bleachers after marking the first shutout win in his professional career against the Chunichi Dragons at Jungu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2010. The Swallows won 5-0.

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Wakui one-hits Hawks as Lions take PL lead

Wakui one-hits Hawks as Lions take PL lead

FUKUOKA, Japan - Seibu Lions starter Hideaki Wakui pitches against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on May 7, 2010. Wakui pitched a one-hitter for his first shutout of the season as the Lions beat the Hawks 4-0 to move atop the Pacific League.

Takahashi solid again in spring training game

Takahashi solid again in spring training game

JUPITER, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Florida Marlins in their preseason game in Jupiter, Florida, on March 18, 2010. Takahashi, who signed a minor league deal with the Mets last month, threw 2-1/3 shutout innings in relief for his first save of the spring.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Rakuten's Nagai pitches shutout vs Yokohama

Rakuten's Nagai pitches shutout vs Yokohama

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Satoshi Nagai pitches during a game against the Yokohama BayStars at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on June 13, his first shutout of the season. Nagai earned his fourth win of the season as the Eagles beat the BayStars 4-0.

Lotte's Karakawa takes 3rd victory

Lotte's Karakawa takes 3rd victory

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine (R) congratulates right-hander Yuki Karakawa on his career first shutout against the Rakuten Eagles at Chiba Marine Stadium on May 11. The Marines won 6-0.

Boston pitcher Tazawa hurls 2 good innings

Boston pitcher Tazawa hurls 2 good innings

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa of Japan in his first year in the major leagues hurls two shutout innings in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 13.

Baseball: Saito leads Waseda to Big Six title with shutout

Baseball: Saito leads Waseda to Big Six title with shutout

TOKYO, Japan - Freshman Yuki Saito (R) is interviewed after he led Waseda University to a 7-0 victory over Keio University with a four-hit, 15-strike complete game at Jingu stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 30 to clinch the Tokyo Big Six League autumn title. Saito, who finished the season with league highs of four wins and a 0.78 ERA, became the first freshman pitcher to be named to the league's season-ending ''Best Nine'' all-star team in both the spring and autumn.

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants left-hander Hisanori Takahashi throws his first complete shutout in two years, striking out nine batters in a 2-0 blanking of the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on April 8.

Igawa pitches 5 shutout innings, gets 1st spring win

Igawa pitches 5 shutout innings, gets 1st spring win

TAMPA, Florida - New York Yankees rookie Kei Igawa in action against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 20, pitching a two-hitter in five shutout innings to pick up his first win in his fourth spring training outing.

Wada harpoons Marines in 3-hit shutout

Wada harpoons Marines in 3-hit shutout

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks starter Tsuyoshi Wada (R) is greeted by manager Sadaharu Oh after throwing a three-hitter with eight strikeouts in his first complete-game shutout in three years at Yahoo Dome on May 3. The Hawks blanked the Lotte Marines 1-0.

Wakui shuts out Eagles

Wakui shuts out Eagles

SENADAI, Japan - Second-year right-hander Hideaki Wakui threw a two-hitter for his first career complete-game shutout in Seibu's 2-0 win over Rakuten at Fullcast Stadium in Sendai on April 23.

Miura shuts out Swallows

Miura shuts out Swallows

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars starter Daisuke Miura celebrates after going the distance to notch a 2-0 shutout win, his first of the season, over the Yakult Swallows at Yokohama Stadium on April 13.

H Matsui drives in run to help Yanks win 5th straight

H Matsui drives in run to help Yanks win 5th straight

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a double to drive in a run in the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 23. Matsui went 1-for-3 to contribute in the Yankees' 5-0 shutout victory over the Blue Jays. (MLB)

H. Matsui hitless

H. Matsui hitless

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to the first base after hitting an infield grounder in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays atYankee Stadium on April 20. Matsui went hitless in four at-bats as the Yankees were held to just three hits in a 2-0 shutout to the Blue Jays. (MLB)

Mitsui pitches 1-hitter to give Seibu a 2-0 start to season

Mitsui pitches 1-hitter to give Seibu a 2-0 start to season

SAPPORO, Japan - Seibu Lions' second-year southpaw Koji Mitsui (L) and catcher Tsutomu Ito celebrate their 8-0 victory over the Chiba Lotte Marines at Sapporo Dome on March 31. Mitsui did not allow a runner past second base to pick up his first shutout win since turning pro in 2000.