Why do baseball players switch hit?
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Asked by: Monica Lewinski
Switch hitting allows the batter to be in a favorable situation, no matter who is on the mound. When a right handed pitcher is throwing, the batter bats as lefty. When a southpaw is on the hill, he hits as a righty.
Who invented switch hitting in baseball?
Bob Ferguson
The first known switch-hitter in baseball history is considered to be Bob Ferguson, who on June 14, 1870, came to the plate left-handed for the first time in his career while playing for the Brooklyn Atlantics against the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
How do you switch hits in baseball?
The easiest way to train barrel control is to eliminate your stride. You want to work from a no stride position and start doing one hand drills you're gonna choke up on the bat.
Which MLB team has the most switch-hitters?
Phillies roster
Phillies roster has most switch-hitters in MLB.
