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Four-seam fastball — A four seam fastball, also called a rising fastball or a cross seam fastball, is a pitch in baseball. It is a member of the fastball family. This pitch is gripped across the seams, in contrast to the two seam fastball which is gripped along the… … Wikipedia
Two-seam fastball — A two seam fastball is a pitch in baseball and a variant of the straight fastball. It is similar to the sinker. The pitch has the speed of a fastball, but the general movement of a screwball.Throwing mechanicsThe pitcher grabs a baseball and… … Wikipedia
two-seam fastball — noun A pitch thrown with a grip in the horseshoe orientation of the ball, with the rotation at a slight angle resulting in less as compared to a four seam fastball since only two of the balls seams cross the flight path; the pitch is delivered… … Wiktionary
Fastball — For the American band of the same name, see Fastball (band). : For the game also known as fast pitch softball, see Softball. The fastball (also called hummer and other names) is the most common type of pitch in baseball. Some power pitchers, like … Wikipedia
Fastball — Animation eines typischen Fastballs Animation eines cutters … Deutsch Wikipedia
fastball — noun a) Any of the variations of high speed pitches thrown in baseball The pitcher had a blazing fastball. b) A four seam fastball, which is a backspin pitch thrown with a ball gripped in the direction to cause four of the seams of the ball to… … Wiktionary
four-seamer — noun A four seam fastball … Wiktionary
Gyroball — For the gyroscopic toy, see Powerball (exercise tool). A gyroball is a type of baseball pitch used primarily by players in Japan. Contents 1 Overview 2 Appearance In popular culture 2.1 Video games … Wikipedia
Chan Ho Park — This is a Korean name; the family name is Park. Chan Ho Park 박찬호 Park during his tenure with the New York Yankees … Wikipedia
Jake Peavy — Infobox MLB player name = Jake Peavy width = 300 team = San Diego Padres number = 44 position = Starting Pitcher bats = Right throws = Right birthdate = birth date and age|1981|5|31 birthplace = city state|Mobile|Alabama debutdate = June 22… … Wikipedia
