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The forkball is a type of pitch in baseball. Related to the split-finger fastball , the forkball is held between the first two fingers and thrown hard, snapping the wrist. Due to its movement being similar to that of a spitball , the pitch is often called the " dry spitter ".
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.
In baseball, the vulcan changeup pitch (otherwise known as a vulcan or trekkie) is a type of changeup; it closely resembles a forkball and split-finger fastball. It is a variation of the circle changeup, and when mastered can be extremely effective.
The cut fastball, split-finger fastball, and forkball are variations on the fastball with extra movement, and are sometimes called sinking-fastballs because of the trajectories. The most common fastball pitches are: Cutter; Four-seam fastball; Sinker; Split-finger fastball; Two-seam fastball
Nomo was a bit wild, with 46 walks and four hit batters, but opponents hit just .158 off him, stymied by his forkball/fastball combo. As NL teammate Andres Galarraga put it, “You think it’s a ...
FORT MYERS, FLA. – There was no pause to celebrate during the middle of a spring training outing, but Twins reliever Josh Staumont took it as an encouraging sign when the radar gun showed 98 ...
CHICAGO (AP) — There is no one like Shohei Ohtani in the major leagues. Just last year, the two-way star took the mound and reached 103.5 mph during spring training with the Los Angeles Angels.
The fastball is the most common type of pitch thrown by pitchers in baseball and softball. Its distinctive feature is its high speed. Its distinctive feature is its high speed. " Power pitchers ," such as former major leaguers Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens , relied on the speed, often exceeding 100mph, and movement of their fastballs to prevent ...