Note: This page revised in 2009 following the publication of "Battery Charged" WebBall's Field Manual for pitchers, catchers, and their coaches. Detailed descriptions and animations available to WebBall Team Players only.
Four Seam Fastball

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Two-Seam Fastball

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3-Seam Fastball
The most movement of any fastball.

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Splitter/Sinker
The split-finger fastball is the classic sinker, with much less backspin and less seam-air disturbance than most fastballs (hence the sink).

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