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What happens if the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the runner?
If the pitcher is in contact with the runner, the runner is safe if the pitcher drops the ball. If the pitcher is in contact with the rubber, it is a balk if he drops the ball.
Which pitcher in the MLB breaks the most baseball bats while pitching?
Mariano Rivera
Can a baseball pitcher be subistuted or replaced while pitching to a hitter?
yes they can be replaced at any time
Can a pitcher wear eye black while pitching?
yes so the sun doesn't bother him.
What is it called when a bird drops from the sky while hunting?
Lunchtime.
What is it called when a pig drops its back to the ground while walking?
Stroke.
What is the name for the pitcher's mound rubber?
It is called the rubber. Slab is the slang word for the pitcher's rubber. If you were to go to a sporting goods store to buy one, you would ask for a pitcher's rubber.Another answer:The proper name is the pitcher's plate.
Can a pitcher be taken out while batter has a count?
Yes, a pitcher may be replaced at any time with one exception. That exception isifthe pitcher has just entered the game and the batter is the first batter he is pitching to. The rule states a pitcher must pitch one full at bat and applies to both starting and relief pitchers. Of course, if the pitcher suffers an injury the umpires can rule that he may be replaced regardless of whether the batter is the first batter the pitcher is pitching to.
Where is the infraction regarding overthrown ball?
If it is the fielder that overthrows the ball it is an error on the fielder. If the pitcher overthrows the ball while pitching it is a wild pitch.
Can a relief pitcher in major league baseball come in and throw just one pitch or does he have to pitch completely to one batter?
A pitcher who enters the game must pitch at least one full at bat. The only exception to this is if the pitcher suffers an injury during warmups or while pitching to the first batter that the umpires deem serious enough to warrant medical attention. Then the pitcher may be replaced before pitching one full at bat.
Was there ever a rule in major league baseball limiting how high a pitchers arm could be while pitching?
Yes, before 1883, a pitcher could not deliver a pitch above his waist.
Does the pitcher need to touch the mound while pitching?
Rule 8.01 Legal Pitching Delivery goes into detail about the only two legal pitching positions (the set position and the wind-up) but the short answer is yes, not only must the pitcher be touching the mound, his foot must be touching the pitcher's plate (or rubber) until the ball is delivered to the batter.
