Does the pitcher need to touch the mound while pitching?

Why don't pitchers wear helmets while on the mound?

Pitchers do not wear helmets while on the mound because they are not required to by the rules of baseball. Additionally, helmets could potentially hinder a pitcher's performance by affecting their vision and comfort while pitching.

Can a pitcher lick his fingers in little league?

the pitcher is allowed to lick his fingers only while off the entire pitching circle (all the dirt around the mound). if the pitcher is caught licking his fingers on the mound, it is considered a Balk and eith a ball is awarded to the batter (no men on base) or the runners on base are allowed to advance.AnswerRule 8.02 of The Official Rules of Baseball:" The pitcher shall not --(a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand.PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball. However, if the pitch is made and a batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a hit batsman or otherwise, and no other runner is put out before advancing at least one base, the play shall proceed without reference to the violation. Repeated offenders shall be subject to a fine by the league president. "The penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers on the mound is a ball. If the batter has 3 balls on him this would be considered the fourth ball and the batter would be credited with a base on balls. There is no penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers while not on the pitching mound as long as he wipes his fingers off prior to stepping onto the pitching mound.update:starting with the 2010 season, a pitcher can go to his mouth while on the mound as long as he is not on the rubber, and he makes an obvious motion of whiping his hand on pants before returning to the mound. This was changed in order to speed up the game

What is a balk in baseball and how is it called by the umpire?

In baseball, a balk is a penalty called on a pitcher for making an illegal movement or action while on the pitching mound. The umpire calls a balk when they determine that the pitcher has made a deceptive or illegal motion that violates the rules of the game.

Is it considered a visit to the mound if a coach goes to the mound while a pitcher is warming up between innings?

Yes. The only time a manager can go to the mound and it not be considered a visit is if the manager believes his pitcher is injured. In that case the home plate umpire will accompany the manager to the mound and listen to the entire conversation to ensure that the manager and pitcher are not talking strategy but solely about how the pitcher is feeling.

What is the height of the pitcher's mound in baseball?

The top of the rubber on the pitchers mound is to be no higher than ten inches (25.4 cm) above home plate. From 1903 through 1968, this height limit was set at 15 inches, but was often slightly higher, sometimes as high as 20 inches (50.8 cm), especially for teams that emphasized pitching, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were reputed to have the highest mound in the majors. A higher mound usually works in favor of the pitcher.

What is the name for the pitcher's mound rubber?

It is called the rubber. Slab is the slang word for the pitcher's rubber. If you were to go to a sporting goods store to buy one, you would ask for a pitcher's rubber.Another answer:The proper name is the pitcher's plate.

Which pitcher in the MLB breaks the most baseball bats while pitching?

Mariano Rivera

What is a balk in MLB and how is it defined in the rules of baseball?

In Major League Baseball (MLB), a balk is a penalty called on a pitcher for making an illegal movement or action while on the pitching mound. According to the rules of baseball, a balk is defined as any deceptive or illegal movement by the pitcher with a runner on base, which can result in the runner advancing to the next base.

Who was the relief pitcher for kansas city that came to the mound while thank god I'm a country boy played?

Dom Elefino?

Can a college baseball player Re enter a game?

Nope, but what you can do is pull a fielder in another position and temporarily have the current pitcher play in that position while another pitcher fills in at the mound. After the new pitcher is done he can be pulled, the original pitcher can be moved back to the mound, and another player put in the position he was in.

Can a pitcher wear eye black while pitching?

yes so the sun doesn't bother him.

Can a baseball pitcher be subistuted or replaced while pitching to a hitter?

yes they can be replaced at any time