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Is it legal to switch pitchers during an at bat?
Yes, there is no restriction on changing pitchers during an at bat, unless the current pitcher just entered the game and the batter is the first batter he faces. The pitcher must face at least one batter before he can be replaced, unless the pitcher is injured, or ejected from the game.
What was the earliest inning that a relief pitcher was put in?
i think it was the 3rd inning Relief pitchers have, on occasion, replaced starting pitchers before the latter has gotten a single batter out. Sometimes the starter just has a REALLY bad day.
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.
Can a pitcher switch from throwing right handed to left handed during a single at bat?
A pitcher can be changed during an at bat as long as that pitcher has pitched a full at bat to at least one batter. A pitcher may not be brought into a game and then taken out before pitching one full at bat unless he suffers an injury which the umpires deem serious enough to require off field attention.
What were Molly Pitchers?
It was a long time before women were allowed to fight in battles. Molly Pitchers is a nickname for the woman who fought in the American Battle of Monmouth.
Is dirt placed on MLB baseballs before a game?
Absolutely not. A ball that gets dirt on it is unusable because the dirt affects the shape of the ball, which can make it fly differently when pitched. This is also why pitchers aren't allowed to put any foreign substance, such as Vaseline, on the ball before pitching.
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
What is the distance between the pitchers mound to the plate?
This has been asked before... The answer is:How_far_is_it_from_the_pitchers_mound_to_home_plate
How many steps forward can the pitcher take in softball?
In softball pitching the pitcher is only allowed one big step because the rule states that prior to the pitch both feet should be on the pitcher's plate and during the pitch one foot should be on the plate before ball is released. you can check the basics of pitching here: http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-pitching/coaching-softball-pitching.html
How many times can a team change pitchers in a game?
Yes--there's no limit to how many players can be substituted at once. Also, in the National League (or any league where pitchers have to bat) a team can make a "double switch", which in the case of a pitcher and catcher would result in the new pitcher batting in the previous catcher's spot in the batting order, and the new catcher in the pitcher's spot (probably ninth).
What is the difference between an offside penalty and a false start penalty in football?
In football, an offside penalty occurs when a player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped, while a false start penalty happens when an offensive player moves before the snap.
Why do pitchers shake their heads before throwing a pitch?
Pitchers often shake their heads before throwing a pitch to help clear their mind and focus on the upcoming pitch. This action can help them stay confident and make better decisions on the mound.
