“The Untold Story: Matt Cain’s Perfect Game” premieres on December 1 at 6 p.m. PST on YouTube

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – To honor the 10-year anniversary of Matt Cain’s perfect game, the Giants have produced a special feature that premieres tonight, December 1, at 6 p.m. PST on the Giants’ YouTube channel. A shortened version will air on NBC Sports Bay Area later this month. Click here to watch the trailer. 

“The Untold Story: Matt Cain’s Perfect Game” features exclusive, in-depth interviews with Cain and his teammates and coaches including, Buster Posey, Bruce Bochy, Brandon Crawford, Gregor Blanco and Dave Righetti as they re-watch clips of the momentous occasion and share never-before heard insights and reflections. 

Cain threw his perfect game on June 13, 2012 making him the first and only pitcher in the history of the Giants franchise to throw a perfect game. His perfect game was the 22nd in the history of Major League Baseball. 

A first-round selection in the 2002 MLB Draft, Cain emerged as a central figure in the team’s World Series success during his 13-year pitching career, spent entirely with the Giants. The right-handed ace compiled 331 career starts, second only to Juan Marichal, and registered 1,694 strikeouts. Bearer of three World Championship rings, his four post-season victories included Game 2 of 2010 World Series (9-0 vs. Rangers). Cain is on the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot.