Question

The pitcher's mound in baseball is 60 feet from home plate. A ball is hit perfectly along the third base line. The pitcher runs directly towards the half-way point of the third base line to catch the ball. How far does the pitcher have to run to catch the ball?

Answer 1

Starting 6 inches in front of the rubber, or 60 feet from home plate, the mound slopes downward at a rate of 1 inch per foot over a span of at least 6 feet. It is very important that the mound be maintained in good condition. The pitcher depends on having good footing on the mound, and he may be injured he slips during his delivery.

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