2007-05-10 02:48:08 · 10 answers · asked by Jeff B 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A pitcher can do whatever he wants to record an out. If he can throw the ball from his foot, by all means, go ahead.
2007-05-10 02:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Deluxe 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Yes, there is no rule banning a pitcher form switching from left to right hand during a game. There is a college pitcher at Creighton that is pitching with both arms right now.
2007-05-10 02:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by David L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's hppened at least twice in MLB.
The ambidextrous Greg Harris did pitch left-handed once, while with the Expos, and in a home game. Do you remember the area behind the plate at The Big O, the area with the glass? On his first left-handed pitch in the majors, Harris was a bit wild, and broke that glass.
Harris was not the first man to pitch with both arms in the major leagues, but he was the first in the "modern" era. This is the entry from the 1st edition of "Total Baseball"
July 18, 1882
Ambidextrous hurler Tony Mullane of Louisville pitches with both hands in a major league game at Baltimore. Normally a righthander, Mullane switches to the left hand in the fourth inning. He does quite well for several innings but eventually loses to Baltimore, 9-8.
Chipmaker, YA has a FAQ and stickies. It's called "Search for questions:" and it's near the top of the page.
2007-05-10 03:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has been adequately answered. But to the person who reference switch hitters, they are allowed to switch at anytime during the AB regardless if a new pitcher is called in.
2007-05-10 04:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by NML 1635 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It's very rare.
Greg Harris did it in one game in 1995.
Couple of 19th-century olde-tymers did it too.
There are some restrictions the pitcher must follow, but since this situation effectively never happens they aren't really important to know right now.
Geez, this forum needs a FAQ and stickies.
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2007-05-10 03:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are no rules to prohibit this. Finding a pitcher who is proficient with both hands would be very rare.
2007-05-10 02:50:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Greg Harris is the last pitcher I have seen do it.
2007-05-10 03:00:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can, and there have been 1 or two pitchers to do so. Just the same as there are switch hitters. But i believe when it comes to hitting, you must stay on the same side of the plate - unless a relief pitcher comes in.
2007-05-10 02:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by JiggaWhat?!JiggaWho?! 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Yes. However, unlike the batter, he cannot switch during a batter's plate appearance.
2007-05-10 06:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes duh...i can pitch wit both hands and its good to sike the batter out
2007-05-10 02:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by Bre 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋