Update: YouTube video of switch pitcher

Last week, I blogged about Pat Venditte, the switch pitcher for Class-A Staten Island.

That's right, switch pitcher.

Venditte and Brooklyn Cyclones DH Ralph Henriquez were locked in a rare faceoff: Switch hitter vs. switch pitcher. With each sides changing back and forth several times.

Eventually, umps huddled and ruled each player could change sides once, but the hitter has to declare first.

Check out this Venditte vignette from YouTube.





If you have a cup of coffee and are relaxed or simply would like to watch a full-length version, check this out. This is an issue that won't go away and baseball's rule book will be modified likely quicker than we see instant replay.