April 15, 1987. On this day in baseball history Milwaukee Brewers lefty Juan Nieves tossed the first no-hitter in Milwaukee Brewers history. He is the only Brewer to throw a no-hitter. He is the youngest pitcher to accomplished the feat. He was 32-25 in his career with an ERA of 4.71. His promising career was derailed by an arm injury. His accomplishment was the first no-hitter pitched by a Puerto Rican in Major League baseball history. Nieves has had a career serving in a coaching capacity for various major league organizations.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Juan Nieves Tosses First No-Hitter In Brewer History
April 15, 1987. On this day in baseball history Milwaukee Brewers lefty Juan Nieves tossed the first no-hitter in Milwaukee Brewers history. He is the only Brewer to throw a no-hitter. He is the youngest pitcher to accomplished the feat. He was 32-25 in his career with an ERA of 4.71. His promising career was derailed by an arm injury. His accomplishment was the first no-hitter pitched by a Puerto Rican in Major League baseball history. Nieves has had a career serving in a coaching capacity for various major league organizations.
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