2007-05-31 09:15:23 · 13 answers · asked by Josh F 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
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2007-05-31 10:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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Contrary to those who think otherwise (and never provide a rule citation), the batter may switch for each pitch if he wants, as long as he does not do so while the pitcher is in position and ready to pitch.
2007-05-31 19:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is most commonly done when a relief pitcher is brought in, in the middle of the at bat and the pitcher pitches with the opposite hand
2007-05-31 09:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cowboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If pitchers are switched before any pitches are thrown, then yes he can. But if pitches have already been thrown then no. This was actually answered during a baseball game on TV awhile back. Of course, if your not talking about the Majors, than maybe yes.
2007-05-31 09:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
in accordance to my understanding of change-hitting and MLB regulations there is no longer something that i be attentive to of that prohibits it. change hitters, that are uncommon, bat that way in video games certainly through fact they are of course ambidextrous and that of course saves managers a participant pinch-hitting for yet another batter merely through fact the opponent brings in a diverse pitcher basically for somebody batting from one ingredient or the different. it is merely style of a chess experience. I
2016-11-03 05:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but the umpire can stop them if they keep switching back and forth if the umpire thinks they're delaying the game or making a mockery of the game.
2007-05-31 09:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by tony51451 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and I've seen it done during a mid-at-bat pitching change
2007-05-31 09:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by maddog27271 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-05-31 10:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-05-31 09:19:41 · answer #9 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he calls for Time and the umpire grants it, yes.
If the pitcher is set or in motion, no.
2007-05-31 09:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It comes under "making a travesty of the game".
You either bat left or right.
2007-05-31 09:26:59 · answer #11 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋