Will there ever be a switch handed pitcher like switch hitters?

Question

i can throw with both arms thats why i ask. lol

Answer 1

Greg Harris did it with the Expos in 1995. He'd been toying with the idea for years, and finally did it at the end of his career.

Answer 2

Jack R. is somewhat correct. It was Greg A. Harris. I believe there were two Greg Harrises that pitched at the same time in the late 80s and early 90s. Greg A. Harris was the switch pitcher and did do it with the Expos, the other, Greg W. Harris I think pitched for the Padres primarily. Coincidentally, they both retired in 1995.

Answer 3

When Bert Campaneris became the first major leaguer to play all nine positions in a single game (as a publicity stunt) for the Kansas City A's on September 8, 1965, he pitched right handed to right-handed hitters and left handed to left-handed hitters.

It is unlikely that a true "switch pitcher" will make it to the majors because the advantage gained by pitching same-handed to a batter is small in comparison to the advantage of pitching from the dominant side.

Answer 4

I remember seeing in Sports Illustrated in that section in the beginning with little highlights from amature athletes that there was this high school pitcher who pitched both games of a double header going lefty for one and righty for the other and won both games. There are several links about ambidextrous pitchers. All you do is google it.

As for Greg Harris, he also had a specially made glove he could wear on both hands.

Answer 5

There has been a lot of years back. He used a 6 fingered glove, because he could throw with both arms so he could switch hands. It was pretty cool. Sorry I can't think of his name.

Answer 6

Yeah there has been forget his name but he pitched with the Rangers back in the mid to late 80s or early 90s. Some one will come up with the name. This question has been asked a couple time before.

Answer 7

there isnt a switch pitching pitcher because the manger/coach wants the pitcher to pitch with his/her stronger arm plus it would be kinda hard because you would have to keep both arms loose and have a glove on the mound for both hands.

Answer 8

Probably not because the training involved would create too much of a strain on both shoulders and arms.

Chow!!

Answer 9

I read an article in playboy a few years ago. I cant remember his name either, but he was a teenager. He could hit high 90's and hit spots with both arms.