SAN FRANCISCO — Freddie Freeman’s father has long been the one in his ear with an encouraging word and some advice to simplify his swing. Even now, in his mid-30s, he still hears it from dad: Return ...

Pitcher - A pitcher is the fielder designated to deliver the pitch to the batter. The pitcher shall stand facing the batter, his entire pivot foot on, or in front of and touching and not off the end ...