4 seam fastball, 2 seam fastball, split, 12-6 curve-ball and slider
The most accurate pitch in baseball is the 4-seam fastball. You can throw a 4-seam fastball by: Placing your index finger and middle finger comfortably apart from each other across the seams where the seams are farthest apart from each other. Then, throw it as if you were playing catch.
A no seam fastball will go anywhere. You can't control it.
A lot, it depends on the type of pitch. A 4-seam fastball or 2-seam fastball will have more rotations, but a knuckle ball may have little to no rotations, where as the curve ball and slider are in between.
Joe Nathan throws a 4 seam fastball, 2 seam fastball, slider, and curve (12-6).
90-93 mph 4 Seam Fastball 88-91 mph Cut Fastball 78-81 mph Curveball 76-79 mph Circle Change
A no seam fastball will go anywhere. You can't control it.
The fastball,slider and change-up are the most common pitches. The 4 seam fastball is the most common
Tim Hudson is a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. His fastest pitch is the four seam fastball which he can throw at 93 mph.
Most backspin: 4 Seam Fastball. Most forward spin: Curve ball. Side Spin: Slider. Least Spin: Knuckleball.
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The seam on the basebal (the stitching) causes drag/friction, this has a resonance thus produces an audible pitch (no pun intended).