So, how about a "switch pitcher?" Creighton University in Omaha has a reliever who is the only ambidextrous pitcher in Division I college baseball. His name is Pat Venditte, and he throws with his left hand to left-handed batters, and when a right-handed batter steps to the plate, well, you get the idea.
So far this year, Venditte (who's a middle relief specialist) has a 3.29 earned run average, and yes, he's capable of striking out batters with either hand.
No kidding.
Wow, I can't even write with both hands. That is impressive.
ReplyDeletei've always wondered if such a person existed.
ReplyDeletenow, if he can just make it to the majors....
Straight out of Omaha! I got Offutt in 1996 and never got off it! Creighton is a great school and if I could afford it, I'd get my Masters from there. The only downside to the school is the indecisiveness of their coaches...
ReplyDeleteI thought that lefties pitched to righties... and vice versa.
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