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Hoyt wilhelm
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Who invented the knuckle ball?
Doubtlessly some baseball pitcher.
What does knuckle ball mean?
A knuckle ball is thrown when a pitcher hold the ball, not with his fingers fully extended, but bent such that only the "knuckle" of the fingers is touching the ball when released. When done right -- and it is not an easy pitch to throw correctly -- the ball will have very little spin. As such, the ball can go just about anywhere before it reaches the plate, depending on how the wind is blowing. When a good knuckleball pitcher is throwing well, batters will be flaying at the ball almost helplessly, as even the pitcher has no idea what it will do as it heads towards the catcher.
What did baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan demonstate to the baseball world in 1990 aside from his remarkable sixth no hitter?
Baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan at the advanced baseball age of 43 demonstrated that a fastball strike out pitcher was at the top of his game. Yes knuckle ball and control pitchers lasted to age 40 or more, but none were ever applauded for their fast ball and strike out statistics.
Who throws the ball in baseball?
usually the pitcher but evry body throwes the ball
What does a ball mean?
A knuckle ball is thrown when a pitcher hold the ball, not with his fingers fully extended, but bent such that only the "knuckle" of the fingers is touching the ball when released. When done right -- and it is not an easy pitch to throw correctly -- the ball will have very little spin. As such, the ball can go just about anywhere before it reaches the plate, depending on how the wind is blowing. When a good knuckleball pitcher is throwing well, batters will be flaying at the ball almost helplessly, as even the pitcher has no idea what it will do as it heads towards the catcher.
What does knuckling a ball mean?
A knuckle ball is thrown when a pitcher hold the ball, not with his fingers fully extended, but bent such that only the "knuckle" of the fingers is touching the ball when released. When done right -- and it is not an easy pitch to throw correctly -- the ball will have very little spin. As such, the ball can go just about anywhere before it reaches the plate, depending on how the wind is blowing. When a good knuckleball pitcher is throwing well, batters will be flaying at the ball almost helplessly, as even the pitcher has no idea what it will do as it heads towards the catcher.
Who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher in baseball?
The pitcher.
What is pitching in softball?
Much like baseball pitching, softball pitching is used to throw a ball towards the batter. In baseball they throw overhand but in softball when your pitching you wind up, load, and throw underhand. There are more pitches possible in the softball pitching than baseball. All pitched possible to be thrown by a softball pitcher are screw ball, change-up, fastball, curve ball, rise ball, drop ball, and knuckle ball.
What is the name of the player who hits the ball in baseball?
The pitcher throws the ball to the batter in baseball
What do you call the persen who throws a ball in baseball?
The pitcher.
What is negro knucle ball in ref to golf?
Its a Niekro ball. As in a knuckle ball. The brothers Joe and Phil Niekro both threw knuckle balls.
How does the type of spin given to a baseball by a pitcher influence the path of the baseball?
When you throw the baseball, twist your wrist and you will notice it go down.
