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A better measure of a pitcher's control would be fewest walks per 9 innings. About a dozen pitchers had a ration below 1.0, which means (on average) they would walk fewer than one batter for every nine innings they'd pitch.
The all time leader was Candy Cummings, who had an average of .47; and, in his career, started 241 games but only walked 113 batters. Note, however, that record-keeping was less precise in the 1870s than it is today.
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Why are lefty pitchers considered to be better than right-handed pitchers in baseball?
Left-handed pitchers are often considered to be more effective in baseball because their pitches come from a different angle than right-handed pitchers, making it harder for batters to hit the ball. This difference in angle can give lefties an advantage and make them more challenging for batters to face.
How many Major League Baseball games played to qualify as a rockie?
In MLB, a player is considered a rookie if they start a season with A) no more than 130 at bats in major league games (for non-pitchers), or B) no more than 50 innings pitched in major league games (for pitchers), or C) no more than 45 days on the active roster of a team(s) between the beginning of a season and August 31 (for pitchers and non-pitchers).
Which baseball pitcher did not lose more games than he won?
Which pitcher? There have been MANY pitchers that have won more games than they lost.
Why is a batters autograph usually more than a pitcher?
Hitters vs pitchers autographsThis is not necessarily true. There are many pitchers whose signatures are more valuable than hitters from the same time period. It is possible that overall there are more hitters with valuable signatures than pitchers but this is due to popularity. Supply and demand dictate value. Regardless of popularity (demand) the number of signatures available in the market will be the bottom line on value. Hitters have always been more popular than pitchers and have a higher fan base. This might be the reason why Hitters hold the bulk of the value in autograph prices.
What happens more in baseball hitters hit in face or pitchers?
In baseball, pitchers are more frequently hit in the face than hitters. This is primarily because pitchers are closer to the batter and are often targeted by line drives or foul balls. While hitters do occasionally get hit in the face by errant pitches, such incidents are less common compared to the risks faced by pitchers during play. Overall, the dynamics of the game make it more likely for pitchers to experience facial injuries.
How do you remove a pitchers mound?
More than likely a pitcher's mound is removed by smoothing the dirt out with a bulldozer.
Who are the only three active pitchers who have led the league in strikeouts more than once?
steven keyman
Are lefty pitchers better than right-handed pitchers in baseball?
There is no definitive answer to whether left-handed pitchers are better than right-handed pitchers in baseball. Both types of pitchers have their own strengths and weaknesses, and success in baseball depends on various factors such as skill, strategy, and experience.
What 3 baseball pitchers pitched for more than 25 years?
There have been two pitchers that pitched games in MORE than 25 seasons ... Nolan Ryan in 27 and Tommy John in 26. Two other pitchers have pitched in 25 seasons ... Jim Kaat and Charlie Hough. If Jamie Moyer makes the Colorado Rockies squad and pitches in a game in 2012, he will have pitched in 25 seasons.
Why do baseball pitchers wear there socks so high?
Not all pitchers wear baseball sick high. Most of the pitchers wear thier socks low aor baggy. The hitters in baseball wear the high socks more than the pitchers. There are 4 kinds of baseball socks types. There are low, baggy, high, and high stirrup.
What are the quality start requirements for pitchers in Major League Baseball?
In Major League Baseball, a quality start for pitchers is achieved when they pitch at least 6 innings and allow no more than 3 earned runs.
What animal has more than 4 legs that starts and starts with the letter C?
a caterpillar
