Jim Baumbach profiles Yankees draftee, and switch pitcher, Pat Venditte.

If switch hitters are so prevalent, why is the idea of a switch pitcher so absurd? That's what the Yankees have to be wondering after drafting, yes, a switch pitcher in the 20th round of the amateur draft this month.

Pat Venditte is his name. He eats with his right hand. Writes with his right hand. Brushes his teeth with his right hand. But don't call him a natural righthander, at least not in baseball terms. The 22-year-old looks just as smooth throwing with his left arm as he does with his right.

Via Anthony Rieber.