The pitcher's second shift.

Coach and Athletic Director;  March 1, 1996 ;     700+ words ...Exactly how the pitcher becomes an extra infielder on a ground...fielding ball out front with both hands Pitchers actually work two shifts. Their first...BALL IS IN PLAY Before every at bat the pitcher should skim through a mental checklist...

Six "take-niques" against the pitcher.(baseball defensive strategy)

Coach and Athletic Director;  February 1, 1999 ;     510 words ......avoid putting himself at the mercy of the pitcher Batters will often hold up on a swing...example: 1. The coach will understand that a pitcher who has just walked a hitter, perhaps...the hitter to learn something about the pitcher by taking a pitch or maybe two. In taking...

The truth about 'bath-born' w h pitcher

Bath Chronicle, The;  April 24, 2008 ;     487 words ......forthcoming sale of the VC and other medals of W H Pitcher, which referred to him as 'Bath born'. Although...years ago which tells the whole story. W H Pitcher was born and baptised in India. Henry William Pitcher was serving as Lieutenant and Adjutant of...

Pitcher and catcher must strike a delicate balance in the majors.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  June 17, 2007 ;     700+ words ......the combustible potential of baseball's pitcher and catcher? Quarterback-center, perhaps...Barrett said with some certainty. The pitcher is the most important person. He's the...embodies all those roles and more, while the pitcher can be portrayed as anything from temperamental...

No harm in aiming hits at pitcher

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 28, 2002 ;     602 words ...Everyday Ethics No harm in aiming hits at pitcher By RANDY COHEN New York Times Syndicate...aiming line drives right between the pitcher's eyeballs. I tried it and hit nine singles in a row but nearly hit the pitcher in the face every time. Is it ethical...

Arranged marriage: Give and take. Push and pull. The nature of the...

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  June 17, 2007 ;     700+ words ......the combustible potential of baseball's pitcher and catcher? Quarterback-center, perhaps...Barrett said with some certainty. The pitcher is the most important person. He's the...embodies all those roles and more, while the pitcher can be portrayed as anything from temperamental...

PITCHER LIVED THE STORIES HE TOLD.(FRONT)(THE TALK)(Column)

The Capital Times (Madison, WI);  December 28, 2005 ;     700+ words ......THERE ARE as many ways to remember Bill Pitcher and his colorful life as there are people...Connery and Caine were ex-British Army, and Pitcher, who died here Friday at 87, was too...to bank too much on the ex part. Bill Pitcher never lost his British accent nor his...

Is Maddux Best Pitcher Ever? // 4th Cy Young Spurs Historical Debate

Chicago Sun-Times;  November 14, 1995 ;     500 words ...Greg Maddux is the best pitcher in baseball. This season, last season...but is it forever? Is Maddux the best pitcher in the history of the game? Is Maddux...Braves. Steve Carlton is the only other pitcher to win the award four times. He did...

J.C. Notebook: Dynamic duo has CSM eyeing state: Bulldogs boast the Coast...

Palo Alto Daily News (Palo Alto, CA);  May 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......May 1--With the Coach of the Year, the Pitcher of the Year and the Player of the Year...said right-hander Michelle Tating, the Pitcher of the Year in the Coast Conference. The...think of hitting it right back at the pitcher for my timing, said Martin, who struck...

BREWERS NOTES; Villanueva poised for home opener; Yost likes pitcher's...

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 4, 2008 ;     700+ words ...Chicago -- When selecting a pitcher to start the home opener, the game...the entire season, Ned Yost wants a pitcher who won't get distracted. Normally...for the Brewers. They sent unwanted pitchers Wayne Franklin and Leo Estrella to...

If, at first, the pitcher wants to succeed....

Coach and Athletic Director;  March 1, 1997 ;     577 words ......the most common defensive play in the pitcher's book is covering first base on any ground...to the right side of the infield. The pitcher must react instinctively. He must never...back to the bag in time for a throw. The pitcher must bounce off the mound as quickly as...

Not always a starter, but a fine finisher ; Former York quarterback Josh...

Portland Press Herald (Maine);  November 15, 2005 ;     656 words ......a fine finisher ; Former York quarterback Josh Pitcher completes a solid career at Division III Trinity on a high note. Josh Pitcher ended his college career Saturday with his best game. Pitcher, a senior quarterback from Ogunquit, completed...

On Mound, Strength in Numbers; Softball Teams Use Rotations Rather Than...

The Washington Post;  April 24, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Replacing a pitcher whose name is etched several times in...Halstead, last season's only junior varsity pitcher at Atholton. "We want all of us to do...of doing things." In a sport where one pitcher can -- and many times does -- throw the...

Houston Astros Choose Pitcher's Eye(R) Training Aid.

PR Newswire;  April 11, 2007 ;     332 words ......using custom and prototype designs of the Pitcher's Eye(R) training aid, made by 4 Seam...launched, patent pending product helps a pitcher see the catcher's target and also helps...72dpi.jpg ) *(Photo Caption: Image of Pitcher's Eye In Use) The Pitchers Eye(R) has...

City: The full Pitcher City Profile - Sir Desmond Pitcher is standing down...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  November 2, 1997 ;     700+ words ...Sir Desmond Pitcher enjoys a good day's shooting courtesy...had their way when United announced that Pitcher would step down on March 31 to be replaced...of Legal & General. This was not before Pitcher, apparently in a last ditch attempt to...