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Knuckleball: The History of the Unhittable Pitch

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The knuckleball is one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball. It's a slow, fluttering pitch that defies gravity and makes batters look silly. In this book, we'll take a look at the history of the knuckleball, from its humble beginnings to its rise as one of the most feared pitches in the game.

Knuckleball: The History of the Unhittable Pitch

by Lew Freedman

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	222 pages

The Early Days

The knuckleball was first pitched in the late 1800s. It was originally called the "flutter ball" or the "hop ball" because of its unique movement. The first known knuckleballer was a pitcher named Tony Mullane. Mullane was a left-handed pitcher who threw a slow, fluttering pitch that was very difficult to hit. He pitched in the major leagues for 14 seasons and won over 200 games.

Tony Mullane, The First Known Knuckleballer Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

The Rise of the Knuckleball

The knuckleball gained popularity in the early 1900s. Pitchers like Eddie Cicotte and Hoyt Wilhelm became known for their mastery of the pitch. Cicotte was a right-handed pitcher who won over 200 games in the major leagues. Wilhelm was a left-handed pitcher who won over 1,000 games in the minor leagues and the major leagues.

Eddie Cicotte, One Of The Greatest Knuckleballers Of All Time Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

Hoyt Wilhelm, The Winningest Knuckleballer Of All Time Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

The Knuckleball Today

The knuckleball is still thrown by a few pitchers in the major leagues today. Some of the most famous knuckleballers of recent years include Tim Wakefield, Charlie Hough, and R.A. Dickey. Wakefield pitched in the major leagues for 19 seasons and won over 200 games. Hough pitched in the major leagues for 25 seasons and won over 200 games. Dickey won the National League Cy Young Award in 2012.

Tim Wakefield, One Of The Most Successful Knuckleballers Of All Time Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

Charlie Hough, Another Successful Knuckleballer Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

R.A. Dickey, The 2012 National League Cy Young Award Winner Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

How to Throw a Knuckleball

The knuckleball is a difficult pitch to throw. It requires a lot of practice and dedication. To throw a knuckleball, the pitcher must grip the ball with his fingertips and release it with a slight downward motion. The ball should be thrown with a lot of backspin. The backspin causes the ball to flutter and defy gravity.

How To Throw A Knuckleball Knuckleball: The History Of The Unhittable Pitch

The knuckleball is one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball. It's a slow, fluttering pitch that defies gravity and makes batters look silly. In this book, we've taken a look at the history of the knuckleball, from its humble beginnings to its rise as one of the most feared pitches in the game. We've also learned how to throw a knuckleball. If you're interested in learning more about this amazing pitch, then I encourage you to read this book.

Knuckleball: The History of the Unhittable Pitch

by Lew Freedman

4.2 out of 5