As of the start of the 2008 season, the MLB pitcher who gave up the most home runs is Hall of Famer Robin Roberts with 505. Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins is second at 484 and Hall of Famer Phil Niekro is third at 482.
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In the National Baseball League - the pitcher is not only allowed to bat - he is required to. In the American Baseball League, the pticher does not bat. He was replaced in that capacity many years ago by the "designated hitter".
The first Japanese pitcher in MLB history was Masanori Murkami who played from 1964 to 1965 for the San Francisco Giants
"Runs allowed" is the total number of runs that are allowed by a team or pitcher. "Earned runs allowed" are runs for which a pitcher is held accountable. This is covered under Major League Baseball rule 10.16, which is quite lengthy.
Ricky Nolasco -- still with the Marlins -- has won 76 games as a pitcher for that team.
The most strikeouts in baseball history in one inning is four. This has happened just 72 times in baseball history.
White. They say it may distract the hitter because the ball is also white.
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