Switch Pitching 101

David Alan Robertson Born: April 8, 1985 in Birmingham, Alabama College: University of Alabama Height/Weight: 5'11", 195 lb Team:  New York Yankees Position: RHP Bats: Right Throws: Both, RHP in the MLB David Robertson, a right-handed pitcher, started throwing left-handed as a teenager, when his right shoulder was weak. He continued to throw lefty for fun at the University of Alabama.    As a pro, he throws BP lefty in the offseason. He did not become a switch pitcher, but he did face an ambidextrous pitcher in high school. As a pro, he throws BP lefty in the offseason. Nicknamed " Houdini " for his ability to escape pressure situations with runners on base. How Phillies reliever David Robertson became an ambidextrous pitcher, sort of | Scott Lauber by Scott Lauber, Updated: May 12, 2019 A Wacky Wannabe Southpaw Robertson Earns a Living With His Right Arm but Has More Fun Throwing Lefty David Robertson Stats and Bio David Robertson Stati...

Custom made  Mizuno ambidextrous glove Looking for a glove for a switch pitcher? Before spending hundreds of dollars on a custom glove, please think about age of the player and how much time they will spend pitching. Here are glove options for ambidextrous pitchers, based on age: Age 3-5 Kids don't pitch at this age. They should be learning the proper way to throw. Young kids should try catching the ball with two hands. Use tennis balls or foam balls for throwing. Forget about the low quality plastic glove - it's in the landfill within a year. Gloves are awkward for young kids. If they learn two hand catch when they are young and continue with the skill, they will do well fielding balls when they are older. Learning to throw with both arms is easy at this stage. If a child can throw with either hand when they are three-years-old, it doesn't mean that they are talented or ambidextrous - it just means that they are a typical kid. Gloves:  Buy a smal...