What is the fewest number of pitches that a pitcher in a major league baseball game can throw and come away with a complete game?

(A real complete game, not shortened by rain or anything like that)

The Visiting pitcher would need to pitch 3 pitches per the first 8 innings. He could skip the bottom of the nineth only if his team is losing. Therefore, he'd have to give up a home run somewhere using an additional 1 pitch. So, it'd be:
8*3+1=25

Posted by B on 2003-10-28 11:16:56