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Podcast: Past Ball Podcast
Episode: First overhand throw in MLB | Pastball Podcast #59
Description: The MLB known as The National League at the time was looking to improve the game as it still is always looking to improve. On November 20, 1884 — The National League agrees to allow overhand pitching, but rules that pitchers must keep both feet on the ground throughout their pitching motion in order to reduce the velocity of their pitches. They still must throw the ball at the height requested by the batter. In addition, teams are now required to supply a separate bench for each club at their park to limit inter-team fraternization.So The Na...