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  2. Eephus pitch - Wikipedia

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    The eephus pitch is thrown overhand like most pitches, but is characterized by an unusual, high-arcing trajectory. [2] [3] The corresponding slow velocity bears more resemblance to a slow-pitch softball delivery than to a traditional baseball pitch. It is considered a trick pitch because, in comparison to normal baseball pitches, which run from ...

  3. Off-speed pitch - Wikipedia

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    In baseball, an off-speed pitch is a pitch thrown at a slower speed than a fastball. Breaking balls and changeups are the two most common types of off-speed pitches. Very slow pitches which require the batter to provide most of the power on contact through bat speed are known as "junk" and include the knuckleball and the Eephus pitch, a sort of extreme changeup. [1]

  4. Changeup - Wikipedia

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    By pronating the wrist upon release, the pitcher can make the pitch break in the same direction as a screwball. More or less break will result from the pitcher's arm slot. Pedro Martínez used this pitch throughout his career to great effect, and many considered it to be his best pitch. [10] The most common type is the straight changeup.

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  7. Indians reliever Oliver Perez made history without throwing a ...

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    Indians reliever Oliver Perez makes odd history with first-ever zero-pitch, one-walk outing.

  8. Split-finger fastball - Wikipedia

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    A split-finger fastball or splitter is an off-speed pitch in baseball that initially looks like a fastball from the batters perspective, but then drops suddenly. Derived from the forkball, it is aptly named because the pitcher puts the index and middle finger on different sides of the ball.

  9. The man who threw 115 MPH: Legendary flame-thrower made his ...

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    Professional baseball's history in Elmira is filled with stories and characters. ... Semerano was invited by the Yankees to pitch in exhibition games against the Japanese national team in 2018 ...