In this two image combination, Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Pat Venditte (29) delivers with his left and right hand to separate Boston Red Sox batters during the seventh inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 5, 2015. (Charles Krupa, The Associated Press)
Switch-pitcher — yes, pitcher — Pat Venditte made his debut for the Oakland A’s Friday night against the Boston Red Sox ().
It was a nice outing for the 29-year-old, who allowed one hit and had a strikeout in two shutout innings.
It also marked the debut of “The Venditte Rule,” which was established by Major League Baseball in 2008 after he was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2008.
From MLB.com:
The pitcher must visually indicate to the umpire, batter and runner(s) which way he will begin pitching to the batter. Engaging the rubber with the glove on a particular hand is considered a definitive commitment to which arm he will throw with. The batter will then choose which side of the plate he will bat from.
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