18-Out Sequence & Pitch Trajectory Matrix
Source Grounded
Out #1 - Cooper Thissen
Inning:Top 1st
Pitcher:Cooper Thissen
Result:Strikeout (Swinging)
Pitch Count:4 pitches (1-2 count)
Decisive Pitch:Fastball (88 mph)
Leverage Index:Low (Start of Game)
Strike Zone Location
Zone 3: Upper-Away Fastball
Game Out Progress (18/18 Outs Recorded)
18 of 18 Outs
Official Iowa Pitching Box Score
Verified Final
| Pitcher | Role | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | Outs | K% Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Thissen | Starter | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 93.8% |
| Anthony Johnson Jr. | Relief (Save) | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| TOTALS (Combined) | 6 Innings | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 88.9% |
Strikeout Rate & Rarity Comparison
Cooper Thissen's 15 strikeouts across 16 recorded outs (93.8%) places this start among the most dominant high-K short-game gems in organized baseball history.
| Performance / Game | IP | Ks | Total Outs | K/Out % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Cooper Thissen (Iowa) | 5.1 | 15 | 16 | 93.8% |
| ★ Iowa Combined Gem | 6.0 | 16 | 18 | 88.9% |
| Kerry Wood 20-K Gem (1998) | 9.0 | 20 | 27 | 74.1% |
| Max Scherzer 20-K Game (2016) | 9.0 | 20 | 27 | 74.1% |
| LLWS 6-Inn Perfect K Max | 6.0 | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| NCAA 9-Inn High K Record | 9.0 | 21 | 27 | 77.8% |
Relief Leverage & Transition
The Hand-Off (5.1 Innings / 1 Out in 6th):
After Thissen compiled his 15th strikeout, Iowa went to reliever Anthony Johnson Jr. to protect both the clean sheet and no-hit bid with 2 outs remaining.
After Thissen compiled his 15th strikeout, Iowa went to reliever Anthony Johnson Jr. to protect both the clean sheet and no-hit bid with 2 outs remaining.
Out 17 (0.2 IP to go): Pop out to second base (B-Field) - High pressure neutral contact.
Out 18 (Final Out): Swinging Strikeout (K) on a 2-2 slider - Securing the official combined no-hitter.