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What is is pitcher?
A pitcher is the person who pitches, or throws, the ball to the batter.
Is the word pitcher of the baseball kind a verb?
No, the word 'pitcher' is a word for the person who pitches the ball; a noun.The verb forms are: pitch, pitches, pitching, pitched.
What does it mean when a pitcher throws to Broadway?
Pitches the ball down the middle of the plate.
Why are baseball used 4-5 pitches in a game?
They are changed out wen the ball hits the ground so the pitcher can't get a better grip on the ball. if the ball is hit in fair territory, the pitcher can ask for a new ball but doesn't have to change it.
What happens if a hit ball hits the umpire standing behind the pitcher?
The ball is in play like any other batted ball and is considered fair whether or not it ricochets into foul territory after hitting the pitcher. If the ball hits the pitcher on the fly and is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, the batter is out. If a ground ball touches a pitcher and another fielder grabs it and throws the batter out at first base, the pitcher is given an assist on the putout.
What does a baseball player do?
A pitcher is the person who stands in the center of the infield and "pitches" or throws the ball over the home plate. He tries to get the ball past the person who is at bat. He is responsible for keeping them from scoring, but he has the help of the other players.
What is the difference between a pitcher's command and a pitcher's control?
Great question. The pitchers command means that his pitches are doing what he wants them to do. If his intent is to throw a curve ball, then the ball will curve. The pitcher has control when the pitches he throws are staying in the strike zone like he wants. If he wants to throw a ball, then he is throwing balls. your curveball can curve, your breaking ball can break, your slider will slide, and your fastball is fast.... however if you can't get it over the plate ( or reasonably within range), you have no control.
How can a softball player be awarded a walk if only 2 pitches have been made?
if the pitcher hits them with the ball, they get an automatic walk.
Is the curve ball or hook ball more accurate?
It really depends on the individual pitcher's skill and technique. Both the curveball and the hook ball can be accurate pitches when executed properly. It often comes down to the pitcher's comfort level and proficiency with each pitch.
How can a pitcher intentionally give a batter a base on balls?
A pitcher can intentionally give a batter a base on balls by throwing four pitches outside the strike zone, which results in the batter being awarded first base without having to hit the ball.
When a pitcher pitches and the ball does not hit the groundand the batter does not swing but ball bounces off catchers mitt and hits batter why isn't that a walk?
The only way a hit-by-pitch walk can be recorded is if the batter is actually hit by the pitcher. Once another defensive player has touched the ball it is no longer the pitcher's responsibility.
What does step up to the plate mean?
It is a baseball term. The new batsman steps up to the plate over which the pitcher pitches the ball to him.
