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Originally posted by CRBurks
What are the OBR rules regarding a switch pitcher. When is he permitted to change gloves and switch from right to left?
on one batter?
in between batters?
Does it constitute a pitcher change when he switches? If so, what are the ramifications of the pitcher change? Where are the OBR rules regarding switch pitchers?
Thank you,
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The ambidextrous pitcher is covered by NAPBL/PBUC Umpire Manual, Section 6.14, which says:
In the rare occasion of an ambidextrous pitcher, the pitcher and batter may each change position one time per at-bat. For example, if the pitcher changes from right-handed to left-handed and the batter then changes batter's boxes, each player must remain that way for the duration of that at-bat (unless the offensive team substitutes a pinch hitter, and then each player may again "switch" one time).{all original emphasis}
Changing hands does NOT constitute a pitcher change.
There doesn't appear to be any OBR rule or any JEA interpretation covering ambidextrous pitchers, but there is an IBA rule covering them for International competition:
A pitcher must continue to pitch with the same arm for one batter until the batter becomes a runner or is put out [IBA 62]
I would suggest following the PBUC interpretation for any non-International OBR game.
Hope this helps
Cheers