Not surprisingly, the only catcher to catch back-to-back no-hitters caught the only pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters. The catcher for both of Johnny Vander Meer‘s consecutive no-hitters was Ernie Lombardi. Besides helping Vander Meer with his excellent defense, Lombardi went 3 for 9 in the two games, with two runs scored, two RBI, and a home run.