Is Pitch cancelled or renewed for season two on FOX? (Credit: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.)
Vulture Watch
Will the first female MLB pitcher remain on the mound? Has the Pitch TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is a dedicated place to track the status of Pitch season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the FOX television network, Pitch follows Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury), the first female Major League Baseball pitcher. When this gifted rookie is called up by the San Diego Padres, Ginny must prove herself to her teammates. She and captain/All-Star catcher Mike Lawson (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) are loath to admit their chemistry. While some of the Padres don’t even want Ginny on the field, her old minor league friend, center fielder Blip Sanders (Mo McRae), has her back. As Ginny’s agent and confidante, Amelia Slater (Ali Larter) recognized Ginny’s potential early on and dedicates herself to the rising star’s career. Despite her demanding dad Bill Baker’s (Michael Beach) preparation, Ginny finds it grueling to represent her entire gender under the spotlight’s glare. The Pitch cast also includes Mark Consuelos, Dan Lauria, Meagan Holder, and Tim Jo.
Season One Ratings (Finals)
While Pitch premiered on September 22, 2016 with a 1.06 rating in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic and an audience of 4.227 million viewers, it has been downhill, since then. The first season of Pitch averaged a 0.83 rating in the 18-49 demographic and drew an average audience of 3.03 million viewers. Find out how Pitch stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
On May 1, 2017, Pitch was cancelled. There will be no season two. Stay tuned for updates.
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Telly’s Take
In the 2015-26 television season, FOX cancelled several shows that with ratings similar to Pitch, season one. Sleepy Hollow is the only series with a comparable demo rating (0.83) that FOX renewed. That said, that renewal was for a fourth season, which would result in a respectably sized syndication package. Ratings generally decline over the life of a show. That the first season of Pitch is performing so weakly does not bode well for the baseball drama. It seems likely that FOX will cancel Pitch by May.
5/1 update: FOX has cancelled Pitch after just one season. There will be no season two. Details here.
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What do you think? Was FOX right to cancel the Pitch TV show? Should they have renewed this TV series for season two?
Yes, this TV show, should absolutely be renewed!
I really enjoyed the show. I hope they don’t cancel it. I would love to see how Ginny and Mike Lawson’s relationship plays out. I think the ratings could pick up if they do another season.
Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!! PLEASE renew .
Huge fan of the show–hoping it gets renewed!
Loved Pitch. Hoping it comes back for season 2!
Love to see a season 2
Hoping for a season 2
I enjoyed the show. A great look at modern thinking in baseball
Me and co workers waiting for next episode.!!!Come On!!
Pitch to me was a refreshing new show about empowerment stamina and the drive of a strong female role to push past all obstacles for what she wants in life. There is not a show out there that is like this for all young women to look up to. Please don’t cancel the show maybe try moving it to a better time a lot so the younger generation can appreciate it like I did!!
This show has lots of promise; fantasy and reality meet when its on. Just because the ratings weren’t what was expected for the first season, doesn’t mean that it wasn’t good and can’t improve. Maybe it wasn’t promoted as aggressively as it needed to be, and maybe the time-slot could also be revised, but content and quality wise, I think that Pitch has the makings of a GREAT tv series!!
I really liked the show Pitch. It showed a different side of how women also exist in sports, and are good at it! Please do not cancel it.
I liked the show a lot. It was different and had a lot of possibilities. I’m not a sports person but I love a realistic plot and something believable.
I love the show. Yes, I am a baseball fan. But I also love the storyline without the baseball background. Please do not cancel it.
Love Pitch!
Great role model for young girls.