Ranking the 10 Most Unique Pitching Motions in Recent MLB History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Mia Morrison There isn't anything particularly remarkable about the way Pat Venditte throws from the right side. Nor is there anything especially unique about the way he throws from the left side.
What earns Venditte a spot on this list is the fact that he has done both, sometimes in the same inning, in multiple big league games. Sure, it's technically not a "motion," but it's a singular style (and capability) that can change the complexion of an inning like no other.
Since he debuted with the Oakland Athletics in 2015, Venditte has been the only switch-pitcher in professional baseball. The results haven't been stellar; he owns a 5.03 ERA in 68 innings spread over stints with the A's, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.