If you were an mlb pitcher would you rather throw a no hitter, or a shut out?

Question

If you were an mlb pitcher would you rather throw a no hitter, or a shut out?

Answer 1

A complete game no hitter is one of the most difficult tasks in any sport. It's like hitting the cycle in baseball or hitting a hole in one in golf. And 99 times out of 100, the no hitter will also be a shutout.

Answer 2

Well I would rather have a no hitter it's much rarer than a shut out. In a shut out, you will give up hits but no runs but it seems obvious that any one would rather throw a no hitter than a shut out even though a win is a win.

Answer 3

A real pitcher only cares about giveing his team a chance to win

Answer 4

Id rather throw many many shutouts than get lucky and throw one no-no.  I mean how many pitchers have thrown no-no's and just been below average for the rest of their career.

Answer 5

No hitter, since most are shut outs as well. ( Darryl Kile gave up an unearned run against the Mets in his no-no in 1993)

Answer 6

ok what dont you get no-hitter better thats like asking if you rather get eaten by a shark or have a nice day wow stupid!

DEDADE!

Answer 7

perfect game....

Answer 8

a shutout only if i don't don't give up any runs in the no-hitter

Answer 9

Oh gee, I wonder which one?

Duh...George, I is petting a bunny. Doy....

Answer 10

No hitters are often but not always shutouts. Even so, a no-hitter is much rarer than a shutout, but just to muddy it more you have to consier a no-hitter is typically a complete game. I suppose only Roy Halliday throws 9 inning shut outs anymore but even so, I'd take the no-hitter, regardless of final score. Much rarer achievement.

Answer 11

i think my IQ just fell 36 points after reading this

Answer 12

no hitter

Answer 13

Ummm duhh? A no-hitter.  Any pitcher can throw a shut out.

Answer 14

No hitter! Many pitchers have gotten shutouts but really it is nothing big. A no hitter on the other hand is a piece of history, you must be a elite pitcher or a very good young one to get a no hitter. Also a no-hitter is also a shutout.