Why is there a pitching mound? I never knew the origin behind it.?

Question

Does anyone think it shouls be risen from where it is now?

Answer 1

in baseball there is a mound because they throw overhand and there throw goes downward and they can get more velocity due to the height advantage an example in softball there isn't a mound it is pretty much flat because they pitch underhand and it tends to rise and then drop or go straight.
it used to be higher but they lowered it to give the batter a better chance

Answer 2

A pitcher will push off the rubber with his foot in order to gain velocity toward home plate when pitching. In addition, a higher mound generally favors the pitcher over a lower mound. With the height advantage, the pitcher gains more leverage and can put more downward velocity on the ball, making it more difficult for the batter to strike the ball squarely with the bat. The lowering of the mound in 1969 was intended to "increase the batting" once again, as pitching had become increasingly dominant, reaching its peak the prior year; 1968 is known among baseball historians as "The Year of the Pitcher". This restrictive rule apparently did its job, contributing to the hitting surge of modern baseball.

Answer 3

The pitching mound used to be higher. It was lowered in the late 60's in order to increase offense.

Rule changes tend to favor the offense, as that is what the public prefers to see. I doubt it'll ever be raised.

Answer 4

To give the pitcher more power in the pitch.

Answer 5

It's easier to pitch from than say, a pitching hole.