In MLB, can a switch hitter hit left and right in the same plate appearance?
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no you cant\nso when a batter is up and the batter is switched...\nand the pitcher is right handed\nthen the batter bats left handed\nthere is a pitching change before any ball is thrown, the batter can change\nbut a pitching change during the at bat, you cant change to batting right handed when a lefty comes in...
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I agree Jeter could do it.  The only thing I don't think he could do is with a runner on 2nd and a right handed pitcher on the mound.  Someone drops a bunt down the left side.  The pitcher can't get there, if Jeter does the runner is on third.
418955
yes, both of my daughters played left handed when they played the catcher position.
1040960
no the player can not.. he is under contract by mlb and all minor league teams are farm clubs of the majors
32972
there are 7 ways\n\nhe can steal home, he can tag up after an outfield fly, he can score on a fielder's choice, he can score if there is a fielding error,  he can take home on a balk, he can take home if the batter walks with the bases loaded, and he can score on a wild pitch
1019144
they do its called drop third strike. its just that in the mlb the catchers are smart enough to tag the batter after the thrid strike just in case
115085
Yes, according to official major league rules, the ball is live and the batter can attempt to advance to first. Interestingly enough, Japanese rules do not allow this.
618009
As long as they have the same strike zone all game long it shouldn't matter how big or small it is.  Inconsistency gets on my nerves.  The one thing that pitchers and catchers have learned is that if a pitcher is hitting his target (where the catcher sets up) for the whole game they can stretch the 'zone a little by moving out a little further, once in a while.\nI don't think they are cheaters (and even if one or two of them are, the rest try to call it right down the middle).  What i do know is that i wouldn't want to do their job.  Calling where a 90 MPH fastball crossed the plate is on thing but when the ball starts moving left/right and up/down . . not for me, thanks.
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It is all in the grip.  I think the only difference between a major league change-up and any other is being able to locate them consistently.  The mechanics is the same.\n\nSee the link below for some illustrations.
632372
right handed, left footed.
832013
if you throw lefty, the only 3 positions you could play are first base, outfield, and pitcher. if you're any other position, it's really hard to play. also, being left handed does not make you any good at baseball. you gotta work at it. you're not just born good.
1124511
Of course, anyone can pinch hit.  But if you use the pitcher and don't leave him in, he's gone, just like any other player.
1007628
from the catcher from to the ss to the 2b to the 3b to the 1b then the 1b hands the ball to the pitcher. some other people might do it differnently.
354007
You answered your own question.  Try it, and you'll be called for a balk.  However, it evens out because a lefty has a much easier throw to first than a righty.
110292
I am right-handed but use a left-handed curve. If you do have a left-handed stick, it is best to play at right wing
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when he replaces another player to hit
539558
No.. a pitcher can only receive one or the other.  If he wins the game that means the team took the lead while he was the active pitcher, while a save can only be recorded when you enter the game with a lead intact.