Switch Thrower ???

[Oxydizer]

I was just looking at one of my players, and noticed this. He is listed as "Switch" for throwing.

[albatross11]

Originally Posted by Oxydizer

I was just looking at one of my players, and noticed this. He is listed as "Switch" for throwing.

Maybe he's another Greg Harris (ambidextrous pitcher for the Expos).

[DougWyatt]

Originally Posted by albatross11

Maybe he's another Greg Harris (ambidextrous pitcher for the Expos).

off topic

What is the MLB ruling for that ?

Does he have to keep with the hand he starts the game with ? Does he have to keep it for each inning ? Does he have to keep it for each batter ? Can he switch hands every pitch ?

[albatross11]

Originally Posted by DougWyatt

off topic

What is the MLB ruling for that ?

Does he have to keep with the hand he starts the game with ? Does he have to keep it for each inning ? Does he have to keep it for each batter ? Can he switch hands every pitch ?

From MLB.com:

I have a question regarding pitching. Is there any rule that stipulates that a pitches must either right-handed or left-handed?
No, there is no such rule.
Based on the answer to the first question: If not, it is feasible to say that a pitcher could deliver the ball right-handed one pitch and then left-handed on the next?
Ambidextrous pitchers are rare but do exist. An example was Greg Harris, who pitched with the Boston Red Sox. When such pitchers pitch in the Major Leagues, they must pitch with the same hand during a batter's entire at-bat. Such pitchers may change pitching hand for the next batter, but again must continue with that arm for that batter's entire at-bat.
If there are glove stipulations, could a manufactured glove that fit either hand be worn?
-- Nicholas K. Kruse
This would be legal under the rules, provided such a glove meets the specifications outlined in Official Baseball Rules 1.14 and 1.15.

[DougWyatt]

Originally Posted by albatross11

From MLB.com:

I have a question regarding pitching. Is there any rule that stipulates that a pitches must either right-handed or left-handed?
No, there is no such rule.
Based on the answer to the first question: If not, it is feasible to say that a pitcher could deliver the ball right-handed one pitch and then left-handed on the next?
Ambidextrous pitchers are rare but do exist. An example was Greg Harris, who pitched with the Boston Red Sox. When such pitchers pitch in the Major Leagues, they must pitch with the same hand during a batter's entire at-bat. Such pitchers may change pitching hand for the next batter, but again must continue with that arm for that batter's entire at-bat.
If there are glove stipulations, could a manufactured glove that fit either hand be worn?
-- Nicholas K. Kruse
This would be legal under the rules, provided such a glove meets the specifications outlined in Official Baseball Rules 1.14 and 1.15.

TY sir

[Oxydizer]

Well I made the post because I thought this could be a bug

[disposableheros]

IIRC, there was a college pitcher this year that struck out consecutive batters from both sides.

[WrightWing]

Additionally, Tony Mullane and Icebox Chamberlain were both pre-1900 switch pitchers...

[Nutlaw]

This is great!

[sfeldkamp]

There is an ambidextrous pitcher for Creighton right now that is having a good year. He might end up getting drafted...