The sinker ball is one of the most difficult pitches in all of baseball to hit. The downward movement of the baseball is impossible to read accurately and getting a good piece of the ball is nearly impossible. Thrown correctly, the sinker will likely yield only strikeouts and ground balls. Learning this pitch is relatively ...
Casual baseball fans know that there are several types of pitches, such as fastballs and breaking balls. However, they may not realize just how many different ways there are to throw a ball. Indeed, a discerning eye will notice that there is a wide array of pitches used in every MLB game. Read on to ...
Ever wondered how Major League pitchers make a baseball do what they want it to? They use the twin seams binding together the flaps of the ball’s leather covering. Using various grips across the seams, the pitcher imparts a spin on the ball as he releases it. That spin creates two advantages: speed and movement. ...
Have you ever heard someone talking about baseball and types of pitches and wondered what the different pitches meant? A fastball and a curve ball are easy enough to understand but what is a splitter? What is a screw ball? What is this gyroball everybody is talking about? Here is your guide to the different ...
Do you have a baseball fan in your life? Do conversations regarding the sport of baseball leave out in left field because you have no clue what they are talking about? Have you ever tried listening to a game on the radio but couldn’t quite get what they were saying? Anyone who is not a ...
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