2007-08-14 10:18:17 · 11 answers · asked by nitr0 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes, it's been done by Greg Harris and Tony Mullane.
2007-08-14 10:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is allowed, but no team encourages it. When Harris was with Boston, then-GM Lou Gorman (still don't miss ya, Stupid Lou!) refused to allow Harris the opportunity for fear of making a mockery of the game.
Like Harris switch-pitching would have been sillier than Bagwell for Andersen....
2007-08-14 10:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It not only should be allowed, perhap they should obligate pitchers to pitch at whatever side the batters do. It would be great and add a bunch more strategy to the game.
2007-08-14 11:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by balloonvendor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there has by no skill been a change pitcher yet a pair issues have been close. jim abbot used to pitch in the majors and he grew to become into born with in basic terms one hand. he positioned the pocket of a glove on his nub and as quickly as he pitched he slid his throwing hand into the glove. additionally, I certainly have heard that carlos zambrano, the cubs ace, who's good exceeded, can throw a ball from rapidly away center left exceeded. he can throw with the two hands yet by no skill pitched a interest that way
2016-10-19 11:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a guy in college now (Pat Venditte who plays for Creighton) who is a switch pitcher, but it is very rare, and currently there are none at the major league level.
2007-08-14 10:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by embarko3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure it is, but you could not just switch whenever you wanted it would be like inbetween batters, not during if it is allowed. the problem with that is that its so hard to perfect pitching with one side, they practice to be so good with one arm, it would be very strenuous to pitch both sides and be good at it.
2007-08-14 12:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Titan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is allowed, and I would like to see it.
2007-08-14 10:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by David C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this kid pitch, he's got a specially made glove to fit both ways.
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=87131
2007-08-14 10:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But it's really rare and doesn't happen that much.
2007-08-14 10:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by hammerthingy66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is allowed... but is exceedingly hard to do.
2007-08-14 10:26:51 · answer #10 · answered by baseballfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋