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- My Career as a Knuckleball PitcherSpring Training is over and once again no major league baseball team has offered me a contract. In fact not one even invited me to Spring Training. That is hard to believe, considering my reputation as a knuckleball pitcher.
Top Little League Pitcher in the US is a Girl. Chelsea Baker, 13, of Plant City, Florida Throws a Mean KnuckleballBaseball's Hall of Fame honors Little League Pitcher, Chelsea Baker, a 13 year old girl, top Little League pitcher in the US.
The Wonderful Knuckleball: The History, Science, and People Behind the PitchThe knuckleball is baseball's most fabled pitch. Check out a brief history of the pitch, along with some physics, a "how to" guide, and some great quotes about the pitch.
How to Throw a Knuckleball in Slow-Pitch SoftballThrowing a knuckleball can make you a much more effective slow-pitch softball player. Here is how to do it well.
Why is Throwing the Knuckleball Rare?Why is there a decline in a pitch so important to baseball history?
Could Knuckleball Pitcher Eri Yoshida Become First Female Pitcher in Major League Baseball?Pitcher Eri Yoshida seems like she could be the first female pitcher in Major League Baseball if she keeps working on her pitching. A knuckleball pitcher, the young baseball player is also being tutored by Tim Wakefield.- How to Throw a KnuckleballHow to throw a baseball pitch called a knuckleball.
- Throwing the KnuckleballDeceptively simple in theory, it is an art mastered by a mere handful of big league pitchers. Why would a pitch that looks so easy to throw and hit cause so much trouble, for batters, catchers, and the pitchers who would use it?
- Top 10 Best Knuckleball Pitchers of All TimeEveryone has seen the lists for best pitchers of all time, but here are the five best knuckleball pitchers of all time.
- A Little Knuckleball HistoryMost pitchers prefer the fastball, curve and change-up. But a select few hurlers have been finding success with a strange pitch called the knuckleball for more than 100 years.
- Knuckleballers in the Major LeaguesThrowing a knuckleball is a good way to have a lengthy pitching career. So why are there only two knuckleballers in the major leagues today?
- How to Throw a Knuckleball and a Circle Changeupthis is just a quick review of what i know on how to throw a knuckle and circle change
The Knuckleball: Baseball's Forgotten PitchA brief history of the knuckleball, and why modern day pitchers aren't utilizing it- A Guide to the KnuckleballThis article looks at the knuckleball from the perspective of pitcher and hitter.
- Hoyt Wilhelm and His Knuckleball Land in the Hall of FameHoyt Wilhelm did not get to the majors until he was 28, but armed with a knuckleball, he made up for lost time.
- R.A. Dickey -- One of the Game's BestA theory of why, despite numbers that suggest he is one of the most effective starters in all of major league baseball, R.A. Dickey's accomplishments have largely gone overlooked.
- BaseballDiscussing the nature and mathematics of baseball.
- Why Tim Wakefield Should Reunite with the PiratesIt's been 19 years since Wakefield was a starter for the Pirates, and 19 years since the Pirates had a winning season. A reunion would be perfect for both.
Baseball's Greatest Pitchers Versus the Greatest HittersPitchers and hitters are not created equal. Major league pitchers, both past and present, are a breed all their own, whereas position players are physically able, and well prepared, to actively play with extreme regularity.
Baseball's Winningest PitchersAs Major League Baseball (MLB) and fans worldwide wait for Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield to win his 200th game, I find myself reflecting on the milestone and wondering how many others reached the 200-game-milestone on their journey to greatness.- Pitching Still Dominating; Offenses Don't LieAfter a consistent nine-year stretch, MLB's average team-OPS has been plummeting for the past two seasons. This is just further proof that pitching is taking over the major leagues.
- Developing Your Elevation PitchLearn five quick tips on how to share your business with a potential customer. In the same amount of time it takes you to take an elevator ride you can share exactly what your prospect needs to hear to get their interest.
- A Pitcher's Pregame RoutinePitchers need routine before they head out to compete. The following simple structure can help you devise the perfect schedule for your player.
The Most Common Causes of Pitching Arm InjuriesIf you don't take care of yourself and your pitching arm, you could mess up your arm for life. Learn the ways to minimize the risk of serious arm injuries.
Baseball Book Review: Ball Four, by Jim BoutonIn revealing the game's warts, Jim Bouton breaks a longstanding unwritten rule of baseball: What happens here stays here.- Feinstein's "Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember"Feinstein is the dean of sportswriting and through his depiction of Mike Mussina's and Tom Glavine's 2007 season, the reader learns just what is required of a starting Major League pitcher.
My Farewell to Baseball After 15 Years PlayingI have spent over half my life playing the game of baseball. As my career comes to an end, here is a reflection on what it has all meant and my goodbye to the game that I have pursued for so long.- I Don't Mean to Brag, but ...There are many things I am incompetent at. Marriage for instance. Throwing a knuckleball. Jump Shots. Remembering birthdays. But I must give myself credit for being competent at a few things.
- Have Pitch Counts Really Changed that Much?In baseball today, there is an obsession with fans and organizations alike with the concept of the pitch count. Here, I examine that obsession, and whether it has made a distinct effect on the averages of pitches thrown by starting pitchers per game.
- MLB Biography: Tim Wakefield, Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield is within 15 wins of Roger Clemens for the team record
- How to Do a Bent Leg Slide in BaseballWhy do pitchers prefer the bent leg slide? Because it protects their hands. Learn how to do this type of slide.
- A Guide to Playing CatcherPhysically and mentally demanding, a catcher has a hard job. It is also one of the most dirty and dangerous positions. If you want to play this position, you must be in top physical shape.
- One of Baseball's Hidden Treasures: The Mysterious Eephus PitchThe eephus pitch may well be one of the rarest and strangest pitches in all of baseball. But what exactly is the eephus, and what does it do?
- A Guide to Baseball Catching SignsIf you're a baseball fan but have trouble reading catcher signs, check out this article to learn how to figure out what the catcher is saying to the pitcher before the pitch.
How to Work the Count as a CatcherBeing a catcher in the game of baseball is a huge responsibility to the team. How do they keep up with everything? Here is how they work the count and manage the game for their team.- How to Throw a Screwball in BaseballThrowing a screwball is usually very difficult when a baseball pitcher first learns how. The motion is not very familiar. Here is a guide on how to throw a screwball effectively.
- Understanding the Pitchout in BaseballThe pitchout is a wonderful tool for any defense in baseball and when used properly, it can give a decided advantage. This article explains what a pitchout is, and how to perform it correctly.
Best Youth Baseball Training ToolsPrepare your child for baseball with youth baseball training tools. Whether your child will be playing for the first time, or has been participating for many years, these youth baseball training tools will help improve their game.- How to Do a Bent Leg Slide in BaseballWhen a base runner is going to be close to making the base, they may slide into the base they are running for. There are different reasons to slide and the bent leg slide is the most commonly used.
- Top 10 Baseball PitchesBaseball is a sport of growth and development, and throughout the years new and better pitches have come about.
