Vision-people,<br><br>I received this email privately. I answer it here for your edification.<br><br>Feel free to send in your own questions.<br><br>D<br><br>---------------------------------------------------<br><br>Larson Hicks writes:
<br><br>Deacon,<br><br>Do you know why left-handed pitchers are often referred to as southpaws?<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Larson<br><br><br>Me:<br><br>Larson,<br><br>Most ballparks in the majors have been designed such that the batter is facing east. This is so that the afternoon/evening sun is not shining in his eyes. Because of this, when left-handed pitchers come set on the mound, they are facing south.
<br><br>Take care,<br><br>Deacon