Zane Smith, a rare lefthanded sidearm pitcher, played for the Atlanta Braves from 1984 to 1989.
In baseball, left-handed batters typically have an advantage when facing a right-handed pitcher.
Jon Lester
Between 1997 and 2005, lefthander Kirk Reuter of the Giants had a 6-4 record against the Oakland A's in interleague play. As of June 22, 2012, righthanded Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum has a 5-2 career record against the A's.
Between 1997 and 2005, lefthander Kirk Reuter of the Giants had a 6-4 record against the Oakland A's in interleague play. As of June 22, 2012, righthanded Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum has a 5-2 career record against the A's.
A pitcher is not a standard size so the answer depends on the pitcher.
Between 1997 and 2005, lefthander Kirk Reuter of the Giants had a 6-4 record against the Oakland A's in interleague play. As of June 22, 2011, righthanded Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum has a 5-2 career record against the A's.
Yes, a left-handed batter may have an advantage when facing a right-handed pitcher in baseball due to the angle of the pitch and the positioning of the batter in the batter's box.
Yes, a team may consider batting the pitcher 8th in the lineup for strategic advantage in order to potentially have more runners on base for the top of the lineup to drive in runs.
That will be Phillies' lefthanded pitcher Jamie Moyer at 46 years old (born November 18, 1962). After the 2008 World Series he signed a 2 year, $16 million contract that runs through the 2010 season.
A pitcher typically requires 4-5 days of rest between games to perform at their best.
A receptacle for a pitcher is typically a drinking glass or a cup that is used to pour the liquid from the pitcher for serving and consumption. It can also refer to any container used to catch overflow or drips from the pitcher.