Does anyone know ,How many continuous pitches has a major league pitcher thrown,using the same ball?

Question

In every at bat if the ball is fouled off, or in the dirt the umpire will put a new ball into play.The question is how many pitches has one ball been used in consecutive throws without a new one being put into play....

Answer 1

Since continuous means without stopping, the correct answer would be one.

Answer 2

Older days of baseball one ball could be used throughout an entire game and nobody would think twice about it. Now if a ball hits the dirt, there is a new ball. The game has changed and too many balls are used now.

Answer 3

On June 29, 1916, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds played an entire game with just one baseball. I'm not sure now many pitches were thrown in that game, but there's your answer.

Answer 4

There was a game where one ball was used. It was in the early 20th century. I don't remember when and I wasn't there even though at 51 a lot of people think I'm OLD.

Answer 5

2 or 3 it depends if the ball hits the dirt

Answer 6

72

Answer 7

Wow that's a tough one. I think the only way too get a truly correct answer to that question would be too contact MLB or the Baseball Hall of Fame. Good luck with that answer. If you ever do receive the correct answer please let me know. Thanks

Answer 8

um they kinda replace the ball when it touches the ground so yea probroly no that many in a row...

Answer 9

had to be back in the beginning of baseball... now they replace the ball if it touches the ground...

Answer 10

i believe the answer is seventy two pitches