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Roy Halladay

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Roy Halladay was a Canadian professional baseball starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2013. He spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays before pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, earning eight All-Star selections. Known for his durability and precise pitching mechanics, Halladay won the Cy Young Award in both the American League (2003) and the National League (2010). In 2010, he threw both a perfect game during the regular season and a no-hitter in the National League Division Series.

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How did Roy Halladay throw both a perfect game and a playoff no-hitter in one season?

Halladay threw a perfect game for Philadelphia against the Florida Marlins during the 2010 regular season. In his first postseason appearance that October, he then no-hit the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Division Series.

Why was Roy Halladay nicknamed Doc?

Toronto broadcaster Tom Cheek helped popularize the nickname as a reference to Old West gunfighter Doc Holliday. The similar surname and Halladay's controlled presence on the mound made the nickname stick.

How did Roy Halladay reinvent himself after struggling with Toronto?

After posting severe control problems early in his career, Halladay was sent down to rebuild his delivery and approach. He returned with a more repeatable motion and a sinker-cutter repertoire that helped him win the 2003 American League Cy Young Award.

Did Roy Halladay win a Cy Young Award with both of his teams?

Yes. He won the American League award with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003 and the National League award with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010. He became one of the relatively small group of pitchers to win the honor in both leagues.