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Curve Ball Dave · 12-26-2011, 11:37 PM

Underhand pitching did not last very long. All restrictions on the pitcher's delivery were lifted beginning in 1884. The pitcher's box was replaced with the rubber in 1893 and the distance was moved back to 60' 6" the same year. The move was due in large part to the fact the pitchers had become too fast. Amos Rusie in particular is believed to the pitcher that prompted the change.

12-26-2011, 11:37 PM	#5
Curve Ball Dave Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,331	Underhand pitching did not last very long. All restrictions on the pitcher's delivery were lifted beginning in 1884. The pitcher's box was replaced with the rubber in 1893 and the distance was moved back to 60' 6" the same year. The move was due in large part to the fact the pitchers had become too fast. Amos Rusie in particular is believed to the pitcher that prompted the change. __________________ "Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing"-Warren Spahn.