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Switch Pitcher

I have always wondered if there is such a thing as a switch pitcher in this world.  Someone who could throw with either arm effectively.  Well according to this NY Times Article it does exist, in the person Pat Venditte, an ambidexterous pitcher at Creighton University.  I could go on, but I'd be just recapping what's written more eloquently on the Times site.  Check it out.

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Wow
What if a switch hitter and switch pitcher faced each other?  Would each pitch be a guessing game?  Would they each play to their stronger side?  I have to see this before I die.

by punkrawka on Apr 6, 2007 12:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope...
According to the rules, a switch pitcher can only pitch from one side per at bat.
"Baltimore? That's like being hit in the head with a crowbar once a day."

by spike2131 on Apr 8, 2007 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was a dude for the rangers...
a few years back that dabbled in switchpitching.

by jq higgins on Apr 6, 2007 12:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greg Harris
I remember him showing off his reversible glove on one of his baseball cards, though I might be making up that part.

http://ask.yahoo.com/20050801.html

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by sorengo99 on Apr 6, 2007 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops, now see that mentioned in article
Sorry to doubt you, NYT
I drink to prepare for a fight. Tonight I am very prepared!

by sorengo99 on Apr 6, 2007 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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