“There’s more spin rate. There’s harder throwers,” San Diego star third baseman Manny Machado said. “There’s just so much information and I think that’s what creates the havoc and makes hitting a little bit harder.” The percentage of fastballs — four-seamers, sinkers ...
“There’s more spin rate. There’s harder throwers,” San Diego star third baseman Manny Machado said. “There’s just so much information and I think that’s what creates the havoc and makes hitting a little bit harder.” The percentage of fastballs — four-seam...
Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement as Active Spin. Spin Rate How much spin, in revolutions per minute, a pitch was thrown with. Extension How far off the mound, in feet, a pitcher releases the pitch. Pop Time How quickly, in seconds, a catcher can get th...
Antonio AlvaradoRandall SharpAshlyn BrownEris WhiteIsabelle S. KustersJulianna M. DeanInternational Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
A pitch that has fastball spin but rises three inches less than average might be just as hard to hit as one that rises three inches more than average. When we look at a pitch and see unimpressive break, maybe that lack of movement is in itself impressive, as long as it’s keeping far...
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