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How far is the pitchers mound to home plate for California high school girls softball?
60
Which of these National League pitchers has hit two home runs in World Series play?
Bob Gibson
When did the pitcher have to start batting in the national league?
Pitchers have always taken their turn at bat in the national league. Only the American league has a "designated hitter". - bill
What is the cy young award in MLB?
the cy young award is given to the best pitchers in the American and national league.
What three National League pitchers have 90 or more wins since 2006?
justin verlander tim hudson
Do America league pitchers bat?
In the World Series the pitchers only bat when the game is played in the National League park. When the game is played in the American League park the Designated Hitter is used.
When does the pitcher have a chance to hit?
currently, only teams in the National league allow their pitchers to hit. The American League uses the DH (designated hitter) to bat for their pitchers. However, the DH is a very recent amendment to the game. Even the American League pitchers used to hit. The DH was instituted in 1973.
What National League team was accused of altering the size of the catcher's box to give their pitchers an advantage in 2000?
It was the Atlanta Braves.
Why aren't baseball pitchers included in the batting list?
In the National League, pitchers will be in the batting line-up. In the American League, the pitcher's batting position is taken by the Designated Hitter (DH) who is ineligible to play any field position.
How many pitchers on team?
their should be at least 5 pitchers on a team [5 starters]. But you can have up to 15 pitchers.
In the World Series what is the rule about pitchers batting for the National and American Leagues?
During World Series games played in National League ballparks, National League rules are enforced, and the pitchers will both bat like any other position player. During World Series games played in American League ballparks, American League rules are in effect, and both teams have the option use a designated hitter and the pitcher will not bat if this option is taken. If, however, a DH is later put into a game as a position player, the DH option is then lost, and the pitcher must bat.
Do the American league teams have an atvantage because of designated hitter rule?
No, the national league pitchers have to bat and all national league teams play by taht rule and all American league teams have a DH
