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Why do pitchers stand on a mound?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

because the after they throw the ball, the ball drops 2 feet till it reaches the plate so this because the after they throw the ball, the ball drops 2 feet till it reaches the plate so this

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