Not only is the left hander facing the runner at first base, but he also does not have to change or adjust his leg lift, hand break, or arm action.įor a righty, it's different. Of course with a runner at first base, a left-hand pitcher like David Price has a major advantage when pitching from the set position. Price is a perfect example of a big league pitcher who has great mechanics out of the stretch: Image source: Pitching with runners on base
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