When it comes to evaluating pitches, one of the most important characteristics is induced vertical break. In previous eras, fastballs were mostly graded by velocity, but in today’s game, we now know that a fastball with only average velocity, but a large amount of induced vertical break, can still be an effective pitch. However, while induced vertical b…
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