Steve Busby

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 205lb (188cm, 92kg)
Born: September 29, 1949 in Burbank, CA
Draft: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from Fullerton Union HS (Fullerton, CA) and the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round of the 1971 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA).
High School: Fullerton Union HS (Fullerton, CA)
School: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Debut: September 8, 1972 (10,911th in MLB history)
vs. MIN 9.0 IP, 5 H, 7 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, W
Last Game: August 26, 1980
vs. MIL 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 4 ER, W
Full Name: Steven Lee Busby
Nicknames: Buzz
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Relatives: Cousin of Jim Busby

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Mike Schmidt
Bob Boone
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Notable Events and Chronology for Steve Busby Career

April 27, 1973

Steve Busby fires Royals first no hitter in team history

June 19, 1974

Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter

Steve Busby was the first pitcher to hurl no-hitters in each of his first two full major-league seasons (1973-74). The TSN AL Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1973, he won 16 and no-hit Detroit on April 27. His second no-hitter came on June 19, 1974, as he retired the last 24 Milwaukee batters. During his next start, he retired the first nine, for an AL-record 33 straight. Over a 17-inning stretch he faced 54 batters, allowing no hits and three walks. A two-time All-Star, Busby set a Royal record with 22 wins in 1974. After three stellar seasons, knee and rotator cuff injuries ended his career.

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