The Yankees pitcher Karstens got hit by a line drive on the first pitch of the game. He was shaken up, but stayed in to give up another hit before being yanked in favor of Kei Igawa as a precautionary move.

Is this a Turbo Tanking?

No.

I tend to agree, although I added it to the list anyway. I think it compares to the short game no-hitters - it doesn't match up in spirit, but at the same time it does technically meet the rule.

Also, if we count Karstens, then we would have to count the Babe Ruth ejection-perfect game.

I'd think a broken leg would exempt him.

So why is Felix Hernandez on the list?

Is there a time limit to these? Is June 5 to late in the year to have a turbo tanking or is that any time during the year?

Nate Robertson tonight - 0.0 IP, 4 H, 6 ER, 6 R, 2 BB, 1 HR

I think there may be some confusion.

No, Felix Hernandez was not Turbo Tanked. He is on the list because he came out in the first. What I need to do is add an asterisk, indicating that he came out, but it was due to injury. That is the case for a couple of those guys.

I may also add the Babe Ruth-ejection-perfect game, with an asterisk that Ruth wasn't Turbo Tanked but ejected.

And, a Turbo Tanking is a Turbo Tanking regardless of time of year. There are some World Series Turbo Tankings on the list.

Check it out here.

I found a turbo tanking you guys don't have by luke hudson last year

http://retroseheet.org/boxesetc/2006/B08130CLE2006.htm

Wow, that was one of the "best" ever. Thanks, Yankeefan!

I've been doing some research for the past 2 hours and here are some turbo tanking I found that you don’t have I hope you like it!

Casey Fossum (5/1/03)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2003/B05010BOS2003.htm

Luke Hudson I screwed up the first link (8/13/06)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2006/B08130CLE2006.htm

Tim Redding 5/8/05
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B05080SLN2005.htm

Paul Wilson 5/6/05
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B05060CIN2005.htm

Paul Wilson (again) (7/10/03)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2003/B07100HOU2003.htm

Blake Stein (8/31/98)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1998/B08310CLE1998.htm

Bobby Jones (9/17/97) http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1997/B09170ATL1997.htm

Bill Krueger (6/25/84)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1984/B06250KCA1984.htm

Kenny Rogers (5/12/93)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1993/B05210TEX1993.htm


Jose Contreras (06/02/04)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2004/B06020NYA2004.htm

Mark Hendrickson (07/20/05)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B07200BOS2005.htm

Orlando Hernandez (8/6/99)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1999/B08060SEA1999.htm

Orlando Hernandez (again) (6/18/00)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2000/B06180NYA2000.htm

Bob Welch (9/28/80)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1980/B09280SDN1980.htm

Bob Welch (again) (5/2/82)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1982/B05020LAN1982.htm

Kip Wells (09/05/04)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2004/B09050HOU2004.htm

Kip Wells (again) (08/24/05)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B08240PIT2005.htm

David Wells *(back spasms) (6/8/01)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2001/B06080CHA2001.htm

Dennis Eckersley (4/17/76)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1976/B04170KCA1976.htm

Dennis Eckersley (again) (5/10/80)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1980/B05100BOS1980.htm

Dennis Eckersley (again) 4/22/81
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1981/B04220BOS1981.htm

Dennis Eckersley (yes this is #4) (9/4/82)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1982/B09040BOS1982.htm

Mike Mussina (07/13/95)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1995/B07130BAL1995.htm

Jimmy Key (4/10/86)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1986/B04100TEX1986.htm

Jimmy Key * apparent injury (8/26/96)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1996/B08260SEA1996.htm

I know there are many more turbo tankings out there and I’ll get you some more tomorrow. I hope you like the research I did and you’ll defiantly see more tomorrow!!

This is fantastic! I can't wait until someone on Sportcenter totally rips us off and the term Turbo Tanking becomes part of everyday baseball lingo.

Are you on these, Asher?

I totally didn't see that last post when it originally happened.

I am on it now. I will add them tonight.

(I am so excited).

here are some more turbo tsnkings for you.

Ramon Martinez (9/28/00) (injured)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2000/B09280CHA2000.htm

Tomo Ohka (5/2/03)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2003/B05020SLN2003.htm

Ryan Drese (4/12/03)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2003/B04120SEA2003.htm

Dave Mlicki (7/31/02)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2002/B07310NYN2002.htm

Tom Shearn (9/26/07)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2007/B09260CIN2007.htm

Shawn Boskie (9/16/95)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1995/B09160CAL1995.htm

Steve Parris (9/4/95)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1995/B09040FLO1995.htm

Jim Perry (5/28/61)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1961/B05282CLE1961.htm

Jim Perry (again) (6/29/62)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1962/B06290CHA1962.htm

Jim Perry (3rd time) (6/21/66)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1966/B06210CAL1966.htm

Jim Perry (4th time) (9/17/72)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1972/B09170MIN1972.htm
Jim perry (5th time) (5/31/73)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B05310CHA1973.htm

Jim perry (6th time) (6/15/73)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B06150DET1973.htm

Jim perry (7th time) (7/20/73)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B07200TEX1973.htm

Jim Perry (8th time, 4th in 73!)(9/25/73)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B09250BAL1973.htm

Gaylord Perry (6/30/65)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1965/B06300HOU1965.htm

Gaylord Perry (again) (6/14/67)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B06140HOU1967.htm

Gaylord Perry (3rd time)(5/1/77)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B05010CHA1977.htm

Gaylord Perry(4th time)(6/6/82)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1982/B06060DET1982.htm

Gaylord Perry (5th time)(7/6/82)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1982/B07060SEA1982.htm

Andy Pettitte (8/21/95)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1995/B08210OAK1995.htm

Andy pettitte (injury) (9/26/01)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2001/B09260NYA2001.htm

Pedro Martinez (6/20/95)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1995/B06200MON1995.htm

Tommy John (5/8/64)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1964/B05080CLE1964.htm

Tommy John (3rd time) (7/12/67)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B07120CLE1967.htm

Tommy John (4th time) (7/22/67)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B07220KC11967.htm

Yommy John (5th time) (5/20/69)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1969/B05200CHA1969.htm

Tommy John (6th time)(5/7/71)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1971/B05070CHA1971.htm


Tommy John (7th time) (7/11/79)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1979/B07110SEA1979.htm


John O'Donoghue (6/6/64)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1964/B06060KC11964.htm

John O'Donoghue (2nd time) (7/1/64)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1964/B07010NYA1964.htm


And i will wrap up with my 2 favorite turbo tankings of the ones I found today, where BOTH starting pitchers threw a turbo tanking!
Steve Hargan & Bill Moran (5/23/74)
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B05230CHA1974.htm

Tommy John (2nd time)& John O'Donoghue (3rd time)
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1964/B07160KC11964.htm

Awesome! I am working on compiling these presently.

It's interesting to note that outside of Jim Perry's quartet of 1973 Turbo Tankings, he had a 3.33 ERA and 123 ERA+ that year.

Done! It's hard to believe, but the Royals offense is now responsible for 12/108 Turbo Tankings (11.1%). They should be around 3.8% if you consider an average of 26 teams in the majors during their existence. There must be something to this, Davies.