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Old 01-06-2025, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by frankbmd View Post
Gus Triandos employed an oversized mitt when catching Wilhelm.

Bob Uecker's advice on catching a knuckle ball was

'Wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up"

In his prime Wilbur Wood pitched as a starter every third day for the Pale Hose in the early seventies.

This doesn't merit another thread, but the eephus pitch should be included in any discussion of fringe pitches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JNLBAMmtUk
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