by pushingmoney on June 23rd, 2006

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Why is the pitcher's mound raised?

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by JackNicklaus on June 23rd, 2006
It allows the umpires to see the pitcher's feet touching the rubber pad. Because it is raised, the pitcher has the advantage of pitching down at the batters.
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