Why do they ask for a new ball after every pitch in the dirt, but keep using a ball that was hit for an out? What exactly happens to a ball that is pitched in the dirt that warrants throwing it out for a new one?
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Scratch marks. Alters ball movement on next pitch.Comment -
Barry bondsComment -
Sorry wrong threadComment -
I swear I've heard a pitcher say once he would reuse a ball after getting an out cuz it was good luck. Any wild pitch or hit he'd ask for a new one.
superstition.Comment -
Originally posted by Smoke
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Seems a pitcher would want that ball.Originally posted by pavyracerComment -
Not if he is trying to paint the corners and the ball keeps going out of the strike zone.Originally posted by jtolerComment
