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Top High School Switch Pitchers 2016

Henry Knight  throws 6 pitches for strikes from both sides Switch Pitchers - Class of 2016 Over the past decade, there have been a few players who pitched with both arms in high school baseball games. Switch pitchers are extremely rare, since it takes coordination, dedication and a lot of practice.  Most of these ambidextrous pitchers were inspired by major league switch pitcher Pat Venditte who now plays for Toronto. Check out the list of ambidextrous high school baseball players from the class of 2016. Two switch pitchers have already signed to play for Division 1 baseball teams. Committed: Carter Kieboom , Walton HS, Marietta, Georgia Kieboom is a tall thin infielder who has the ability to pitch with both arms and bats right-handed. He throws 86 mph RHP, and 80 mph LHP. His older brothers played college baseball, and one was drafted as a catcher by the Nationals.  2016 MLB Draft: #28 pick in the first round by the Washington Nationals College commi

Carter Kieboom BHP - Marietta, GA

Carter Kieboom  ( Pronounced KEE-boom) Carter Kieboom BHP   (photo: @Big_BOOM5) Hometown: Marietta, GA Walton High School (Class of 2016) College Commitment:    Clemson University 2016 MLB Draft: #28 first round Washington Nationals Summer Team:  East Cobb Yankees Positions:  3B/SS/BHP Height/Weight:  6-2, 185 lbs. Bats: Right Throws:  Both Velocity:  RHP: 86 mph; LHP: 80 mph Dominant Hand: right Carter Kieboom is a tall thin infielder from Marietta, Georgia who has the ability to pitch with both arms. Here's what the scouts are saying about his ability to switch pitch ... "Both handed pitcher, more natural from the right side, quick right arm from a high three quarters arm slot, good spin on 11-5 curveball, fastball up to 85. From the left side he pitches from a three quarter arm slot with an online delivery and an extended release, less smooth and natural from the left side but was effective from both sides with a fastball up to 80

Pat Venditte "Switch-Pitcher" Bobblearms

LOL IT'S HERE: The Pat Venditte "Switch-Pitcher" Bobblearms for the 1st 2500 fans on 8/19! Tix: https://t.co/pgjQhuBfzK pic.twitter.com/zuqF9LAmRg — StatenIslandYankees (@SIYanks) June 12, 2016 The Blue Jays' ambidextrous pitcher inspires a 'bobblearms' figurine Catch a glimpse of that "bobblearms" toy that the Single-A Staten Island Yankees will give out to 2,500 fans, commemorating Venditte's 2008 debut that resulted in an  actual rulebook modification .