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Why is the pitcher considered the most important defensive player on a baseball team?
Because where and how the pitcher throws the ball has a lot to do with where and how hard the batter hits it. If the pitcher is throwing the ball on the corners of the plate, moving the ball up and down in the strike zone, and changing speeds generally the batter will not hit as hard as the pitcher who throws the ball, no matter how hard, over the middle of the plate. The defense will usually set its positions based on how a pitcher is going to pitch to a batter. If the defense plays a batter to the opposite field and the pitcher throws a pitch on the outside corner at the knees, the batter is usually going to hit that ball to the opposite field, maybe sometimes up the middle. If the defense is playing the batter to the opposite field and the pitcher throws the ball belt high over the inside half of the plate, chances are the batter will hit the ball very hard and pull the ball away from where the defense is setup.
Which finger on a pitcher's throwing hand controls a curve ball and slider?
Middle Finger
Why do they use a new ball after one gets dirty in baseball?
If they play with a ball that is too dirty it creates spitball effect and spitballs are banned. They don't want anything affecting the ball. however the balls they use as replacements aren't exactcly new. Every baseball used in the MLB, is soaked in special mud over night. Brand new baseballs have no break on them.
How is physics used in baseball?
physics deals with projectile motion and collisions.the ball is in projectile motion before and after it is hit.the collision of the bat and the ball can be calculated to provide other information, like how much energy is lost when the collision occurs, and how much the ball will compress, and deformphysics can determine other aspects that will assist in understanding the situation better
Why do they throw the ball around the horn after a third strike when did it start?
Throwing the ball around the horn allows the fielders to stay focused and gives the pitcher time to prepare for the next hitter. There are several formulas to how the ball should be thrown around the infield, however the only real rule for a ball being thrown around the horn is it must end at 3rd base before being given back to the pitcher.
What happens if the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the runner?
If the pitcher is in contact with the runner, the runner is safe if the pitcher drops the ball. If the pitcher is in contact with the rubber, it is a balk if he drops the ball.
Who throws the ball in baseball?
usually the pitcher but evry body throwes the ball
Who are the players who throw the ball to batters?
This is the pitcher
Ground ball to pitcher- pitcher drops ball and batter beats throw does pitcher gets an error or the batter get a hit?
It depends on how bad the pitcher boots the ball. An error is recorded when an out is not made within reasonable effort or talent.
What is the name of the player who hits the ball in baseball?
The pitcher throws the ball to the batter in baseball
Is work done on a ball when a pitcher throws it is the pitcher stil doing work on the ball?
Well, that's a tough question. I suppose it all depends on how you look at "work." Obviously when the pitcher releases the ball, his work is finished, but the effect that he places on the thrown ball is not finished until the ball stops. The pitcher has transferred his "work" energy to the ball. The ball then carries out the remainder of his work.
What is is pitcher?
A pitcher is the person who pitches, or throws, the ball to the batter.
Who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher in baseball?
The pitcher.
What do the pitcher do?
He throws the ball.
Where does a pitcher have to receive a ball so another play can start?
In MLB, the ball is always live unless by rule the ball becomes dead or the umpire calls time out. In other leagues, it will depend on the rules for that specific league.
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 planet is a dirty ball of ice?
Pluto
