Spitball Pitchers and the 1920 Rule
The Spitball Pitchers in baseball caused MLB to put the spitball rule into effect in 1920. Baseball Rule Eight, The Pitcher (refer to MLB Rule Book 8.02(a)1-6. This baseball rule is very clear and to violate this rule and throw or alter the baseball with any of the following: 1. Spit Ball 2. Mud …