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Originally Posted by Mark17
When I watched games on TV, I could tell Pedro looked very tough. I also thought Dave McNally seldom threw a hittable pitch - always on the corners. I never saw Grove but his stats make it obvious that he was the same way, and for a long career.
I caught a knuckleball pitcher in my sophomore year in college, and one of his floaters that hit the dirt late bent back my index fingernail on my throwing hand which made me miss a few games. So I have a lot of respect for how hard it is to hit those things, or even track and block them when they suddenly dive.
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See, not so hard. That was an interesting anecdote that I'm glad you shared because it offers insight a number doesn't.