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  2. Antonio Alfonseca - Wikipedia

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    Alfonseca is known for having six fingers on each hand. Alfonseca was originally signed by the Montreal Expos as a non-drafted free agent in July 1989. On December 13, 1993, he was taken by the Florida Marlins from the Montreal Expos in the 1993 expansion draft. He made his debut during the 1997 season, and his rookie campaign saw him win a ...

  3. Baseball glove - Wikipedia

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    Baseball gloves are measured by starting at the top of the index finger of the glove and measuring down the finger, along the inside of the pocket and then out to the heel of the glove. Gloves typically range in size from 9 inches (229 mm) (youth starter size) to 12 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches (324 mm) for adult outfield play. [5]

  4. Split-finger fastball - Wikipedia

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    Bruce Sutter, a Hall of Fame inductee, was a dominant closer in the 1970s and '80s and made heavy use of the split-finger pitch. He won the 1979 Cy Young and became the only National League pitcher to lead the league in saves 5 times. The split-finger was a dominant pitch for Ron Darling on the 1986 World Champion New York Mets staff.

  5. Who is Kirby Connell? Meet Vols baseball's reliever who has a ...

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    That would have to do with the Southpaw reliever's Rollie Fingers-looking handlebar mustache, which has led him to become one of the more recognizable relievers in college baseball over the years.

  6. Two-seam fastball - Wikipedia

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    The grip used for a two-seam fastball. A two-seam fastball is a pitch in baseball and softball.It is a variant of the straight fastball.The pitch has the speed of a fastball and can also include late-breaking action caused by varying the pressure of the index and middle fingers on the ball.

  7. Sam Thompson (outfielder) - Wikipedia

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    Samuel Luther Thompson (March 5, 1860 – November 7, 1922), nicknamed "Big Sam", was an American professional baseball player from 1884 to 1898 and with a brief comeback in 1906. At 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m), the Indiana native was one of the larger players of his day and was known for his prominent handlebar mustache.

  8. 19 ways the world is designed for right-handed people - AOL

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    The placement of objects like pens and gearshifts is also typically geared toward those with a dominant right hand. Here are 19 simple, daily tasks or experiences that can be a hassle for left ...

  9. MLB's biggest star is undoing archetypes long ... - AOL

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    Ohtani, 29, has shattered that mold, performing as a high-level two-way player in a manner not seen since Babe Ruth was a dominant pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the early 20th century.