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The two-seam fastball is the most undervalued pitch in baseball. And the Royals know it

For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find success. Fastball pitches (4-seam, 2-seam, sinker, cutter) make up just shy ...
The New York Times

Jhoan Duran’s revised 4-seam fastball key to his resurgence, reliever of the month award

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many factors are involved in the early-season resurgence that led Jhoan Duran to earn reliever of the month honors Tuesday, but it’s hard to dismiss the impact of a revamped ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

How Liam Doyle's fastball makes Tennessee's ace college baseball's top strikeout pitcher

Liam Doyle's "invisiball" fastball, gripped like a generic four-seamer, is a key weapon for Tennessee baseball. Doyle's fastball has exceptional vertical break and a high spin rate, making it ...
Baseball America

Marlins’ Thomas White Works On Arsenal To Accompany ‘Elite’ Fastball

When discussing lefthander Thomas White, Marlins assistant pitching coach Rob Marcello’s first move is always to discuss his character. “Forget about his stuff—everyone knows about that,” Marcello ...
The New York Times

Q&A: Mets new assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel is quickly getting a grip

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning was looking to tinker in one of his first throwing sessions against batters this spring. He’d been working on a two-seam fastball and ...