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How many different pitchers does a major league batter play against each year?
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As an example for the 2010 season ...
Derek Jeter, who led the AL in plate appearances with 739, batted against 212 different pitchers. He faced 70 of those pitchers only once and another 33 only twice. Jeter had 10 or more plate appearances against 16 pitchers.
Richie Weeks, who led the NL in plate appearances with 754, batted against 227 different pitchers. He faced 73 of those pitchers only once and another 31 only twice. Weeks had 10 or more plate appearances against 10 pitchers.
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Who was the First batter to hit a home run against every major league team?
Sammy Sosa was the first batter to hit a home run against every Major league team
Has a major league baseball player ever made three outs in one inning?
No, not a batter. Pitchers have struck out the side, and there have been unassisted triple plays though
How fast do minor league pitchers pitch?
60mph
Why does the MLB pitchers bat in one league and not the other?
In the National League pitchers are treated like any other player and must bat for their order in the lineup, in the American League the pitchers spot in the lineup can be taken by a designated hitter. Since the two leagues have different rules, They go by the rules for the ballpark they play in. If it is in a National League ball park, the pitcher hits, if it is in an American League ball park they use a DH. This applies for any regulation game, regular season and playoffs
How many pitchers in a baseball team?
Generally there are 12 pitchers on the 40 man roster for a major league team.
Do America league pitchers bat?
In the World Series the pitchers only bat when the game is played in the National League park. When the game is played in the American League park the Designated Hitter is used.
When does the pitcher have a chance to hit?
currently, only teams in the National league allow their pitchers to hit. The American League uses the DH (designated hitter) to bat for their pitchers. However, the DH is a very recent amendment to the game. Even the American League pitchers used to hit. The DH was instituted in 1973.
First batter to hit a home run against every Major League Baseball Team?
Sosa
How tall is little league pitchers mound?
6" high.
Can a pitcher come in and out of a game when there has been a couple of different pitchers in the game including the starting pitcher?
Not in minor league or major league baseball. Once a player is taken out of the game they may not return.
Best little league baseball team?
Chula Vista Little league, outstanding hitters and tough pitchers
What was the first major league baseball team to transport pitchers from the bullpen?
oakland
