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R.A. Dickey of the American League Texas Rangers becomes only the second regular starting picher, along with the Boston Red Sox's Tim Wakefield, who can be called a "knuckleballer." Dickey is in his first full season with the Rangers. Go to mlb.com, refdesk.com or espn.go.com for backup.

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Q: How many knuckleball pitchers are there in the 2006 Major League Baseball season?
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