Kirby owns a 2.83 ERA at home and 3.89 mark on the road. It's tough to know. Etiquette If a pitcher doesn't like the state of the mound, he can call for help.

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to tally 3,000 career strikeouts on Wednesday night when he fanned Vinny Capra in his team's eventual 5-4 ...

As far as the pitcher's mound is concerned, per MLB.com, the slab of rubber is supposed to be 10 inches above the level of home plate and 60 ½ feet to the back point of the dish.

"The pitcher's plate must be a 24-inch by 6-inch slab of whitened rubber that is 10 inches above the level of home plate and 60 feet, 6 inches away from the back point of home plate," according to ...

Between the landing area, rubber, and muddied cleats, every detail could impact performance or health. "Like our mound at home feels like a mountain compared to Cincinnati," Kelly said.