1885 – A new rule is adopted stating that the pitcher must “do all his throwing to bases before he has taken his stride as if to pitch ball.”

On March 25, 1885 — 1885 – A new rule is adopted stating that the pitcher must “do all his throwing to bases before he has taken his stride as if to pitch ball.”

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 25
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 25
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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