TheĀ National LeagueĀ agrees to allow overhand pitching, but rules thatĀ pitchersĀ must keep both feet on the ground throughout their pitching motion in order to reduce the velocity of theirĀ pitches. They still must throw the ball at the height requested by theĀ batter. In addition, teams are now required to supply a separate bench for each club at their park to limit inter-team fraternization.
1884Ā ā TheĀ National LeagueĀ agrees to allow overhand pitching, but rules thatĀ pitchersĀ must keep both feet on the ground throughout their pitching motion in order to reduce the velocity of theirĀ pitches. They still must throw the ball at the height requested by theĀ batter. In addition, teams are now required to supply a separate bench for each club at their park to limit inter-team fraternization.
