There are two that I can remember: Dave Dravecky of the San Francisco Giants underwent surgery in 1988 for a cancerous tumor in his pitching (left) arm. He came back in 1989 and in his second start, suffered a fractured humerus while delivering a pitch. Unfortunately, the cancer eventually returned and his left arm and shoulder were amputated in 1991. Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds suffered a fractured arm while delivering a pitch in a game in 1994. In his case, there was no cancer or anything untoward found. It appeared to be a freak accident. Browning attempted a comeback with the Kansas City Royals in 1995 and pitched in two games, losing both. He retired prior to the 1996 season.
On average, there are about 11 to 13 pitchers on every Major League team. There are, on average, 5 starting pitchers, a closer (last-resort pitcher), a set-up pitcher (a pitcher who throws while the closer is still warming up, also the backup closer), 2 long relief pitchers (1st inning through 4th inning backup), and 3 middle relief pitchers (5th inning through early 8th inning backup). The starting pitchers are the pitchers that start pitching in the 1st inning. The pitching rotation is the order of determining what starter will start. The rest of the pitchers make up the bullpen.
On average, there are about 11 to 13 pitchers on every Major League team. There are, on average, 5 starting pitchers, a closer (last-resort pitcher), a set-up pitcher (a pitcher who throws while the closer is still warming up, also the backup closer), 2 long relief pitchers (1st inning through 4th inning backup), and 3 middle relief pitchers (5th inning through early 8th inning backup). The starting pitchers are the pitchers that start pitching in the 1st inning. The pitching rotation is the order of determining what starter will start. The rest of the pitchers make up the bullpen.
Generally there are 12 pitchers on the 40 man roster for a major league team.
Yes, before 1883, a pitcher could not deliver a pitch above his waist.
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J.Sheffield, J.Dougherty, G.Grow
46 feet, which is the same for a Little League (up to age 12) baseball fields.
Chula Vista Little league, outstanding hitters and tough pitchers
60 feet, 6 inches
Brad Lidge
typically 45 feet
36 feet --------------------------------------- WRONG! The distance from the front edge of the pitcher's plate to the pint of home plate for Little League is 46'0". This is straight from the Little League rule book.