Such as 1-2, 2-2, etc.
If So, I think that a Pitching change should only occur between outs, Because the Pitcher that was in "Owns the Count".
What are your thoughts on this one?
2007-06-04 17:58:09 · 16 answers · asked by 2BaD4u 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes. The new pitcher inherits the pitch count.
2007-06-04 18:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and no. There is a reason they have pitching changes in the middle of a count. The reason is if the pitcher is losing the batter. If he is 2-0 on the batter and the next guy throws strikes and gets him out it goes to the previous pitcher.
It is almost the same way with intentionally walking the batter then bringing in the new pitcher. The man on first is the responsibility of the first pitcher.
2007-06-12 10:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by titobandito17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. A pitcher can be changed in the middle of an at bat.
If a team is in a close game and the score is the difference of a run, you have men on base, a good hitter at the plate/bad or worn out pitcher on the mound - it would make sense to try to keep a run from scoring by any means neccesary. Even if that means changing the pitcher in the middle of a count.
Not an everyday occurance, but you will see it more in playoff/championship situations.
2007-06-04 18:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules state that a pitcher can be changed at any time during an inning regardless of pitch count.... also imagine if a pitcher broke his arm after throwing 1 ball and 1 strike... you couldnt make him continue pitching... Baseball is about percentages and pulling your pitcher when you feel he is no longer effective... also changing pitchers on a batter can really throw off a batters timing.
2007-06-04 18:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by slug4life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a pitching change is allowed in the middle of a "pitch count" and the pitcher being relieved still owns the batter at the plate regardless if "his reliever" throws a pitch hit out of the park.
2007-06-12 15:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jesse B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The manager can change pitchers when ever he wants, however once a new pitcher enters the game he must pitch to at least one hitter before being replaced.
2007-06-04 20:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sir Psycho T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a pitching change can be made at any time.
However, the new pitcher must complete at least one plate appearance, except in cases of injury.
2007-06-04 18:12:54 · answer #7 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but if the new pitcher strikes out the batter or walks him, then it is given to the pitcher that was just taken out.
2007-06-11 08:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Derek P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly it is allowed. i can't give you a specific example, but lets say the count is 1-1 and as the pitcher makes his pitch, he blows out his elbow. you would not expect him to finish the at bat
2007-06-04 18:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by puphin_at_420 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is.The new pitcher will have to pitch to that batter with
whatever the count is.
2007-06-09 10:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋