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What is the name of the player who hits the ball in baseball?
The pitcher throws the ball to the batter in baseball
If a pitcher starts from stretch and comes to the set position runner steals second base and touches it pitcher delivers pitch and it's fouled off does runner go back to first base?
Yes, the runner would go back to 1st base if the batter fouls off the pitch.
What is pitch time?
Pitch time refers to the duration a sound wave takes to complete one full cycle, measured in seconds. It determines the perceived frequency or pitch of a sound, with higher pitch sounds having shorter pitch times and lower pitch sounds having longer pitch times.
Can a pitcher be relieved after a pitch but before the batter is either out or places the ball in play?
Yes. Either the pitcher or the batter may be substituted for at any point in the at-bat. Only if it is not the first hitter that pitcher is facing, if it is the first batter he faces, he must pitch the entire at-bat unless injured, then he may be removed from the game
Do you have to pitch if you toe the rubber?
"Toe the rubber" is not an official baseball term, so I'm going to guess that you're using this term to mean when the pitcher assumes the windup position. If so, the answer to your question is "No." Once the pitcher assumes the windup position (or the set position), he/she has three options: 1) pitch; 2) throw to a base (in an attempt to pick off a runner); 3) step off the pitcher's plate (rubber). Rule 8.01 covers this and is quoted in the Discussion section for this question.
When a pitcher is in the set position and his left foot crosses the pitching rubber with a runner on second base does he have to throw to second?
Yes. When there is one or more runners on base, it is mandatory for the pitcher to hold his arms to his side before entering his Setup Stance. When entering Setup Stance, he must hold the baseball with both hands and come to a complete stop before throwing to any base, including pitching. However, if the runner wanted to be stupid and decided to run before the pitcher completes his Setup, he can throw the ball.
Is it a balk when a pitcher separates his hands once he has taken the rubber even if he has not come set?
It depends. Umpires are governed by whether or not it is intent to deceive a runner. If there is no intent to deceive a runner, it will probably not be called a balk.
Is there a set number of batters a pitcher can hit?
NO!! As long as the coach wants to leave the pitcher in he can hit everybody.I hit 9 in a game once.
How long does pitcher have to throw ball?
Th pitcher has 27 seconds to throw the ball after he comes set. Failure to do so will result in a balk.
How can a batter be called out if the pitcher does nothing?
I'm not a baseball expert, but I seem to recall a rule against crossing in front of the catcher from one side of the plate to the other when the pitcher is on the mound without first calling time out. Maybe there are some baseball experts out there who can elaborate further. Yes. This is true. If the batter crosses from one side to the other while the pitcher is set to pitch, the batter is declared out. Another way an out can be recorded without the aid of a pitcher is if the batter does anything against the rules like corking the bat.
How many runs does a pitcher allows over 9 innings?
there is no set amount
Did Tom Seaver set any baseball records?
No, but he was a very good pitcher.
