Clayton Kershaw leads the majors with 10 complete games over the last two seasons combined
Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
There were 104 complete games thrown in 2015, the fewest ever thrown.
Is it any wonder that there is so much interest in bullpen pitchers this Hot Stove season?
The last season in which at least 300 complete games were thrown was 1998 when there were 302.
Here are the 21 seasons with the fewest complete games
| Rk | Year | # |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | 104 |
| 2 | 2007 | 112 |
| 3 | 2014 | 118 |
| 4 | 2013 | 124 |
| 5 | 2012 | 128 |
| 6 | 2008 | 136 |
| 7 | 2006 | 144 |
| 8 | 2004 | 150 |
| 9 | 2009 | 152 |
| 10 | 2010 | 166 |
| 11 | 2011 | 173 |
| 12 | 2005 | 189 |
| 13 | 2001 | 199 |
| 14 | 2003 | 209 |
| 15 | 2002 | 214 |
| 16 | 2000 | 234 |
| 17 | 1999 | 237 |
| 18 | 1994 | 255 |
| 19 | 1997 | 266 |
| 20 | 1995 | 275 |
| 21 | 1996 | 290 |
What about at least 8.0 innings?
Starters went at least eight innings 367 times last season, the second fewest on record.
In 2007, pitchers went at least eight innings 362 times.
What about at least 7.2 innings?
Starters went at least 7.2 innings 449 times last season, the second fewest on record.
In 2007, pitchers went at least 7.2 innings 434 times.
What about at least 7.1 innings?
Starters went at least 7.1 innings 538 times last season, the third fewest on record.
In 2007, pitchers went at least 7.1 innings 504 times and in 2008, pitchers went at least 7.1 innings 539 times.
What about at least 7.0 innings?
Starters went at least seven innings 1391 times last season, just the twelfth time there have been under 1400 seven-inning starts.
| Rk | Year | # |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1955 | 1279 |
| 2 | 1981 | 1288 |
| 3 | 1960 | 1301 |
| 4 | 1958 | 1302 |
| 5 | 1994 | 1305 |
| 6 | 1956 | 1307 |
| 7 | 1957 | 1331 |
| 8 | 1953 | 1351 |
| 9 | 1959 | 1373 |
| 10 | 1954 | 1389 |
| 11 | 2015 | 1391 |
| 12 | 1948 | 1399 |
Right now, the only phones ringing more frequently than in bullpens are the cellphones of the agents representing relievers.