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)

8 pitches. A balk is not considered a pitch. The pitcher could balk twice, putting two people on base. He could then force a triple play. As mentioned in previous posts, if the pitcher is for the away side, he would not have to pitch the bottom of the ninth if his team were winning.

Posted by S on 2003-10-30 12:28:10