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Legal To Pitch Underhand

Is It Legal To Pitch Underhand?

John Means

MLB umpire confirmed that underhanded pitching is allowed as long as it’s in line with the rules. This pitch was ...

The Highest Ops Possible

What Is The Highest Ops Possible?

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In Major League Baseball, there are three categories: relief pitchers, starting pitchers and bench players. Relief pitchers have the lowest ...

Who Has The Best Slider In Baseball?

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When it comes to dominant pitches in baseball, few are as mesmerizing and effective as the slider. This pitch, known ...

Baseball

Who Has The Most Unhittable Pitch In Baseball?

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Craig Kimbrel’s fastball is famous for its high whiff rate – his F-Strike Percentage was highest in MLB. His Signature ...

Baseball Players Smell Their Bat

Why Do Baseball Players Smell Their Bat?

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Players are more likely to kiss their bat for good luck, and this practice starts from a young age. A ...

Throw A Baseball

What Is The Fastest A Human Can Throw A Baseball?

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When pitching your idea, make sure to keep the speed of your presentation high. Pitches that are slow or choppy ...

4 Seam Fastball

Why Is It Called A 4 Seam Fastball?

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Pitching velocity is the speed at which a pitcher throws the ball. Spin rate is how many times per second ...

Throwing A Slider Hurt Your Arm

Does Throwing A Slider Hurt Your Arm?

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It can be stressful for a pitcher to throw the slider, according to ASMI research. For youth pitchers, breaking balls ...

switch hitters

Is Marte On The Il?

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For the 2017 MLB season, slashing numbers will be down due to a switch hitter being in place. Because of ...

1.000 Slugging Percentage Good

Is A 1.000 Slugging Percentage Good?

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When it comes to food printing, quality is key. You want your prints to be accurate and speedy so you ...