Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter has already earned him a spot in Cooperstown.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, houses a vast collection of baseball artifacts commemorating decades of baseball history. It’s spectacular, overpowering, and awe-inspiring all at once—a baseball fan’s dream.
The museum is always adding new things, so the exhibitions, like the game, evolve over time. Its collection is poised to grow much larger following Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter against the Houston Astros earlier this week.
On Wednesday, the Hall of Fame shared on X that two souvenirs from Blanco’s historic performance — his City Connect cap and a game ball — are on their way to Cooperstown.
There are numerous reasons to celebrate Blanco’s no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays, the 17th in Astros history. It was the opening game of the 2024 MLB season, but it may also be the last, depending on how the rest of the season goes. It was also the earliest no-hitter (April 1) in Major League Baseball history.
Not bad for an injury replacement making his ninth career appearance.
While the 30-year-old Blanco is unlikely to receive a plaque in Cooperstown, he has already made more contributions to the museum than most players have or will.
For one day, at least, he was as good as it gets on a baseball mound.
More than any other sport, baseball loves preserving its history. Now someday, Astros fans can take their kids to Cooperstown and tell them about the time Blanco shocked the baseball world on April Fool’s Day.
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