Gothamist: Video of the Day: When Switch Hitter Faces Switch Pitcher

nomnomnom

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:10:00 -0500

I think it still works if you refresh?

moocowtoo

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:03:07 -0500

The video doesn't work anymore :|

famdoc

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:57:26 -0500

Never mind ruling on the switch hitter/switch pitcher issue, the New York/Penn league needs to address the serious issue of uniform malfunction. Please watch the second video, with particular attention to the following times: 1:38, 3:04, 3:32, 3:49, 3:57 and 5.17. I need to consult the record book, but I don't think there's ever been a triple tug like those seen in the 25 seconds between 3:32 and 3:57.

Jen S

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:28:07 -0500

How the F does he remind you of Jim Abbott?? Because he has a left hand?

Dave Hogarty

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:23:16 -0500

That is incredible. Re: [1]'s point, can't the batterl ask for time and switch sides if he wants, like if a pitcher is standing after setting up for what seems like too long. The pitcher is at risk of balking once he sets though, right? I really have no idea, which is why I'm asking. Regardless, this is very cool.

aerosolhalos

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:19:08 -0500

he reminds me of sidd finch

Albert Sharpton

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:50:21 -0500

He reminds me of jim abbott

Outter Burrougher

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:20 -0500

awesome!

JenChungsBra

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:45:30 -0500

That's great. The pitcher has the advantage though because the batter has to set before the pitcher can throw.