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Welcome to a new Tiny Baseball Lesson!

Pitchers do much more than throw the ball. They control the pace, set the tone, communicate with the catcher and turn every plate appearance into a tiny strategic battle.

In the second installment of the Baseball for Girls position series, we’re taking a closer look at one of my favorite positions: the pitcher.

In this Tiny Baseball Lesson, we’re covering:

• How pitchers and catchers choose each pitch
• The pitch clock and disengagement rules (*edit: I said 20 seconds but pitchers have 18 seconds with runners on base, not 20)
• What a balk is and why runners advance
• Why managers replace pitchers during a game
• Starting pitchers, relief pitchers, bullpens and closers
• How pitchers receive a win, loss or no decision
• The difference between a save and a hold (*edit: a hold requires entering with a lead in a save situation, not a tie)
• Beginner-friendly pitching stats, including ERA, WHIP and K/9
• Why pitch sequencing makes every at-bat feel like a puzzle
• My favorite story about Greg Maddux that makes me think of him as such a legendary strategic pitcher

Whether you’re still learning baseball or want to understand what pitchers are thinking on the mound, this episode will help you see the game within the game.

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