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What does tipping pitch mean?

If you're unfamiliar with the term, 'tipping pitches' means that a pitcher is in some way indicating how he is going to pitch. An observant manager, coach, or player with a keen eye will then be able to help their team's hitter have a better idea of how to handle what's getting thrown at them.

Is tipping pitches illegal?

Some people might think that baseball is boring, but its true fans know that the game is much more complicated than it appears to be.

How do pitchers tip their pitches?

There are many ways that pitchers tip their pitches, but it often involves a noticeable difference in placement of his hands, glove, or arm before throwing different pitches. Even in Major League Baseball, pitchers still regularly deal with tipping pitches.

What does pitching backwards mean?

Pitching backwards is when a pitcher uses their secondary offerings rather than their fastball early on in the count. Traditionally, hitters expect fastballs early in the count and off-speed pitches late in the count, so reverse it on them!

What is a screwball in baseball?

A screwball is a breaking ball designed to move in the opposite direction of just about every other breaking pitch. It is one of the rarest pitches thrown in baseball, mostly because of the tax it can put on a pitcher's arm.

How do you pitch?

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What do Alex and Bobby talk about?

Alex and Bobby talk about the Tampa Bay Rays’ desire for “financial” “flexibility,” MLB’s long and winding history of championship trophies, and Shohei Ohtani getting in his feels. Then they bring on free agent pitcher Collin McHugh to discuss what it’s like being at the bargaining table with MLB, what baseball in 2021 will look like, the prospect of minor league unionization, and much more.

Who is Alex and Bobby?

Alex and Bobby are joined by writer and comedian Rhea Butcher to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers and their World Series title, the arc of Rhea’s fandom , separating the concept of baseball from the product of baseball, alternate histories in the sport, and much more. Alex and Bobby also chat about Joe Kelly bursting Rob Manfred’s bubble, a terminally-online Steve Cohen, and Jon Lester’s bar tab.

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About Tipping Pitches

Founded in 2017, Tipping Pitches is a podcast about the intersection of baseball and labor in the United States.