How to Differentiate Between a Curveball, Cutter, Slider, and Changeup in Baseball
Curveball: * Pronounced tilt on the pitch, causing it to drop sharply as it approaches the batter. * Typically thrown with a downward motion, around 70-80 mph.
Cutter: * A hybrid pitch between a slider and a fastball. * Breaks sharply away from the batter, mostly horizontally. * Velocity is slightly slower than a slider, around 85-90 mph.
Slider: * Characterized by its late, sweeping motion as it crosses the plate. * Breaks laterally, away from the batter (for a right-handed pitcher). * Velocity ranges from 75-90 mph.
Changeup: * Designed to deceive the batter with its significant drop in speed. * Thrown with a different arm angle than the pitcher's fastball, creating a sudden change in velocity. * Typically thrown at speeds around 60-75 mph.
Related Questions and Answers:
- What type of pitch drops sharply as it approaches the batter? Curveball
- Which pitch breaks horizontally away from the batter? Cutter
- What pitch has a sweeping motion as it crosses the plate? Slider
- Which pitch is designed to deceive the batter with its sudden drop in speed? Changeup
- What is the velocity range of a typical cutter? 85-90 mph
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