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born January 5, 1948) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) knuckleball pitcher and coach who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers

his major league career at the age of 29. He was best known for his knuckleball, which enabled him to have great longevity. He appeared occasionally

Thomas Caesar Candiotti (born August 31, 1956) is an American former knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers

baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right-handed knuckleball pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1933–1936), Washington Senators (1938–1946)

and Toronto Blue Jays. Niekro is generally regarded as the greatest knuckleball pitcher of all time. During his career, Niekro was selected to five All-Star

through he converted to a competent relief pitcher. In 1951, he added the knuckleball to his repertoire. Standing only 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m), Shantz had a career

right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball known for his use of the knuckleball. From 1954 through 1966, Purkey played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati

Athletics. He is considered to be one of the earlier adaptors of the modern knuckleball. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Rommel pitched for the minor league Newark

(1929–1934), Chicago Cubs (1935–1941), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1941–1942). A knuckleball specialist, French threw left-handed and batted right-handed. French

cut fastball), knuckleball, curveball, and changeup. After the 1931 injury, his pitches included a fastball, slow curve, knuckleball and an even slower

Knuckleball pitchers are baseball players who rely on the knuckleball as their primary pitch, or pitch primarily based on their ability to throw a knuckleball

teammates. His use of the knuckleball allowed him to extend his career after his other pitches became ineffective. Unlike other knuckleball pitchers who gripped

Virginia, and one son, Edward Jr. Cicotte was a starting pitcher and a knuckleball specialist who won 208 games and lost 149 over the course of a 14-year

23 ERA in 93 games (632 innings pitched). Fisher's best pitch was the knuckleball, and in 1963-1966 he worked out of the White Sox bullpen with fellow

the most 1-0 shutouts (3) in a 154-game season. He became strictly a knuckleball pitcher when his speed declined. In 1936, Rucker became eligible for

the WWF began hyping the impending debut of a new wrestler called Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz. In early August as the 1994 Major League Baseball strike began

1994) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed knuckleball pitcher, he appeared in 182 games over all or part of seven seasons in

on their pitching staff often employ a special "knuckleball catcher" who is equipped with a knuckleball mitt, similar to a first baseman's glove, it is

Pittsburgh Pirates (1964–65), and the Chicago White Sox (1967–78). A knuckleball specialist after joining the White Sox, he threw left-handed and batted

Hall of Fame in 1985. In the latter part of his career, Andrews added a knuckleball and screwball to a pitch repertoire that consisted of a "blazing fastball"

During his tenure, he got re-acquainted with the knuckleball that their father taught them. The knuckleball became an essential part of his arsenal though

the 1964 World Series. Later in his career, he developed and threw a knuckleball. Bouton authored the 1970 baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination

In the sport of cricket, a knuckle ball (or knuckleball) is a type of delivery employed by a fast bowler, and a type of slower ball. As similar to a slower

Reds, St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators. He was a right-handed knuckleball specialist who was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 170 pounds (77 kg)

13, 2000) was an American professional baseball player and coach. A knuckleball relief pitcher, he pitched for six Major League teams during a ten-year

"Mickey" Haefner (October 9, 1912 – January 3, 1995) was an American knuckleball-throwing left-handed pitcher who played eight seasons in Major League

as a knuckleball pitcher, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in August 1953. His knuckleball proved

Steven William Sparks (born July 2, 1965 ) is a former knuckleball-throwing right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher and broadcaster. A graduate from

2015) was an American professional baseball player and coach. He was a knuckleball-throwing pitcher in the Major Leagues for all or parts of seven seasons

Hector Harold Brown (December 11, 1924 – December 17, 2015) was an American professional baseball player and right-handed pitcher. He played in Major League

was an American professional baseball player. He was one of the few knuckleball pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He played

in Oakland, he learned to throw the knuckleball under manager Casey Stengel. He would become primarily a knuckleball pitcher in the major leagues as a result

Louis Browns. He is sometimes credited with inventing a pitch, the knuckleball, and was one of the top pitchers in the Association for more than two

Ball Four: My Life and Hard Times Throwing the Knuckleball in the Big Leagues is a book by Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Bouton, edited by Leonard

Knuckleball is a 2018 Canadian thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Michael Peterson. The movie was released on March 3, 2018, at the Cinequest

All-Star in 2016, and played for the team through 2019. He is known for his knuckleball pitch. Wright received two World Series rings as a member of the Red

Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is most remembered for his use of the knuckleball.[according to whom?] As a member of the Dodgers, Springer surrendered

In 1908, Moren was credited by the New York Press for inventing the knuckleball; however Eddie Cicotte is today more often cited as the inventor of the

Islanders of the Empire Professional Baseball League. She plays as a sidearm knuckleball pitcher. In 2008, at the age of 16, she became the first woman drafted

he compiled a record of 30–37 with a 4.01 earned run average (ERA). A knuckleball specialist, Sullivan once pitched 12 straight scoreless innings as a

dead-ball specialist noted for his bending free kicks, in particular the knuckleball technique which he developed, Juninho holds the record for the highest

Southern College. While in high school, he had transitioned from being a knuckleball pitcher to a position player, playing third base at Florida Southern

on to play in Major League Baseball, relief pitcher Austin Davis, and knuckleball pitcher Mickey Jannis. Over the program's 12 seasons, 20 Roadrunners

in Springfield, Illinois, at the age of 78. Baseball portal List of knuckleball pitchers Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference

player to be named later ended up being Mike Thompson. He developed the knuckleball in 1973, and it became his key pitch. Hudson appeared in 25 games in

bonus. Sauveur pitched in Minor League Baseball and learned to throw a knuckleball in 1986. He made his major league debut on July 1, 1986, as a starting

contender in the National League. The trade, and Johnson's addition of the knuckleball to his repertoire, enabled him to solidify his status as a major league

February 2, 1972) is a Hispanic American former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher who last pitched in 2007 for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's

Charles Wesley Flowers (August 13, 1913 – December 31, 1988) was a knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball, appearing in 14 games for the Brooklyn

record of 2-2 before being released in June. Baseball portal List of knuckleball pitchers "Red Sox score four in eighth to win wild affair over Rangers"

threw left-handed. A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, LaPalme was a knuckleball specialist. He spent 16 years in baseball, pitching seven seasons in

Carrasquel had a fine fastball, which he complemented with an effective knuckleball and a decent curve. He started his major league career with the Senators

early successes, in 1989, was identifying Tim Wakefield's potential as a knuckleball pitcher (at the time, Wakefield was a light-hitting first baseman) and

selected by the New York Yankees in the 4th round of the 1990 MLB Draft. A knuckleball specialist, Ojala pitched mostly in long relief, although he made 5 starts

gave up 259 hits, and had a career ERA of 3.65. His key pitch was his knuckleball. Burnette was signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Yankees

The Knuckleball Suite is the seventh album by American singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey. Produced in 2006 by David Goodrich and released by Signature Sounds

final game of the regular season on October 1, Kirby tossed the first knuckleball of his MLB career, throwing the pitch to honor former Boston Red Sox

Chambers played "the killer next door," Dixon in the Canadian thriller Knuckleball in 2018 with Ironside. In 2019, he portrayed Jonah in Rob Grant's horror

fracturing his thumb and nose. The following season he relied heavily on a knuckleball and spitter after his broken finger took some speed off his heavy fastball

Bradenton Explorers, where he showed off a new pitch in his arsenal: the knuckleball. He pitched well enough for them (4-3, 3.16 ERA) to get a contract offer

Lemon. Pitching coach Mel Harder taught him a curveball, slider, and knuckleball, which Wynn credited with helping him become a better pitcher in the

Chicago White Sox. Benz's two main pitches were the spitball and the knuckleball. Benz pitched a no-hitter for the White Sox on May 13, 1914, against

leaf," in Portuguese) free kicks. Today it is commonly known as the knuckleball technique; this technique has also been described in the media as the

Chicago Cubs (1952). Known by his middle name, Ramsdell's reliance on his knuckleball led to the nickname "Willie the Knuck." He threw and batted right-handed

best knuckleball catchers in baseball when he had the arduous task of catching for a Senators' starting pitching staff made up entirely of knuckleball pitchers

(1941–1945), and Detroit Tigers (1945–1946). Caster became known as an early knuckleball pitcher. He played for American League pennant winning teams in both

drafted to serve in the Vietnam War. James Hudlin's pitch selection was a knuckleball, slider, curveball, and sinker, as well as a two-seam fastball which

weighed 185 pounds (84 kg). He attended the University of Maryland. A knuckleball specialist, Sleater was signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston

She is a left-handed pitcher who throws three pitches, including a knuckleball. She has been a member of the women's national baseball team of Canada

James Bennett Davis (September 15, 1924 – November 30, 1995) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 154 games in Major League Baseball

game of the 1923 World Series against the Yankees as well. He was a knuckleball pitcher and workhorse, leading the league in games pitched three times

Niekro and Candiotti, Cleveland had two starters whose main pitch was the knuckleball). The 1987 Indians would fall well short of SI's bold prediction. They

University. Tony Gwynn said Banks has eight pitches, one of which is a knuckleball. Banks played college baseball at Florida International University. In

90-mile-per-hour (140 km/h) fastball and a 67 miles per hour (108 km/h) knuckleball. Blandino tore his anterior cruciate ligament on July 20, and required

he became the first catcher to wear an oversized mitt while catching knuckleball pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm. Traded to Kansas City for 1961, he was returned

the team's player-manager. The team is also notable for having female knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida on their roster. The team has won four Baseball Challenge

left-hand-hitting batter and was known for his skill at catching the knuckleball. Born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Early began his professional

Johnson signed with the Rays organization, entering spring training as a knuckleball pitcher. Johnson graduated from Blaine High School, in Blaine, Minnesota

team earned run average (2.92). Its starting rotation featured four knuckleball artists—Roger Wolff, Dutch Leonard, Johnny Niggeling and Mickey Haefner—who

played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a knuckleball pitcher. Gamboa attended the University of California, Davis. The Baltimore

the hitter's timing. The other major off-speed pitch is the knuckleball. The knuckleball is a very difficult pitch to master, both for the pitcher (due

and New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He threw a curveball and a knuckleball, among other pitches. He batted left-handed but threw right-handed. Sturdivant

Bouton's consistent antagonist, owing to his refusal to help catch Bouton's knuckleball pitch after the team catchers were reluctant to do so. O'Brien also worked

other credits have included the films The Skin We're In, Juggernaut, Knuckleball, Harpoon and True Fiction. She was previously a Canadian Screen Award

Series. During his tenure with the Braves, Hogue learned to throw the knuckleball, which became an effective pitch in his repertoire. Three seasons later

Nations in 1923. He was known for combining a strong fastball with a knuckleball. Crawford left Wilkinson's teams in February 1924 to manage the Birmingham

[citation needed] This leads to the delivery of a slow loopy ball Bowling a knuckleball, where the ball is held on the knuckles of the index and middle fingers

position. In Louisville, he was the personal catcher for left-handed knuckleball pitcher Toad Ramsey. He led the league's catchers in 1886 with 157 assists

career over, Lemke decided to chase a dream and, in 1999, signed as a knuckleball pitcher with the New Jersey Jackals an independent Northern League team

early 1980s. During that time, he taught Charlie Hough how to throw a knuckleball. Goldie Holt died at age 89 in Burbank, California. College of Coaches

the Washington Senators three years later in 1963 after developing a knuckleball. He would appear in 132 games, mostly in relief, over the next three

different riseballs, two dropballs, curveball, offspeed, screwball, knuckleball and more. These pitches can be taught in many different styles, depending

2013. On May 6, he was outrighted to Bowie, where he began developing a knuckleball. He experienced a hamstring injury, and struggled for the remainder of

right-handed. He was a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Flowers, a knuckleball pitcher, debuted in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox, appearing

it beats the keeper; the only drawback is that it lacks great power. Knuckleball: A shot that has no or very little spin and has erratic movement. The

varieties. If required to catch a knuckleball, a catcher will typically use an even larger mitt. Some knuckleball catchers have even experimented using

left field and 15 in right field. His lone homer, a solo shot, came off knuckleball pitcher Roger Wolff of the Washington Senators on May 14 at Briggs Stadium

causing unpredictability in the ball’s movement and is akin to baseball's knuckleball. During this serve, the ball is moving in the air without spin, allowing

developed a reputation as one of the best knuckleball catchers in the American League from his work with such knuckleball pitchers as Hoyt Wilhelm, Wilbur Wood

experiencing a regression in hitting, Fletcher began to experiment with being a knuckleball pitcher in the Braves’ minor league system. He currently plays both infield

knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm at which he was, reportedly, so baffled by Wilhelm's knuckleball he used a first baseman's glove. As a catcher, he threw out a very respectable

curveball pitcher that later established his reputation for his nasty knuckleball. During his life, Simmons was considered to be an engaging individual

Colors Black, blue, red, white         Ownership Brittany & Ryan Keur (Knuckleball Entertainment) General Manager Anderson Rathbun Website Official website

Jannis (born December 16, 1987) is an American professional baseball knuckleball pitcher for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional

catcher's mitt designed by manager Paul Richards to handle the unpredictable knuckleball of Hoyt Wilhelm. Triandos was behind the plate when Wilhelm threw a no

then-Nationals pitching coordinator Spin Williams, Martin began throwing a knuckleball. He joined the High–A Potomac Nationals and made his first start in the

Ward, power-hitting outfielder Dave Nicholson and future Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm. Hansen, Ward and Nicholson became regulars in 1963

the sixty original founding members of the league. An ideal fastpitch, knuckleball left-handed, she was one of the most dominant pitchers in the early years

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In her repertoire she included a fastball, a curve and specially a knuckleball, which she loved to use. She turned in a 6–8 record with a 3.51 earned

100 mph. Because of the grip he used, his splitter often acted much like a knuckleball because it was difficult to predict what it would do, resulting in it

played with Richards in Atlanta. Richards encouraged him to throw a knuckleball and, within two years, Leonard was back in the major leagues with the

Journalists Association: in 2013 for his report on the science behind the knuckleball, in 1993 for his humorous report on a family of executives competing

of pitches in his arsenal, including a sinker, a slider, and even a knuckleball, but his best pitch was his curveball. Brown would fire the curveball

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(with Kris Delmhorst, Jeffrey Foucault and David Goodrich) 2006 - The Knuckleball Suite 2007 - Notes from Elsewhere (acoustic retrospective album) 2009

Mulvey) – 3:27 "Black Rabbit" – 3:10 "If Love Is Not Enough" – 4:07 "The Knuckleball Suite" – 3:35 "Every Word Except Goodbye" (Goodrich, Mulvey) – 3:57 "Charlie"

FanRag Sports Network as an MLB insider and senior writer for Today's Knuckleball. In April 2022, Heyman joined the New York Post as a baseball columnist

Francisco Giants from 1997 to 1999. October 3 – Charlie Haeger, 37, knuckleball pitcher for three MLB teams from 2006 to 2010. October 7 – Kim Batiste

preseason games, to give him the opportunity to practice catching Dickey's knuckleball. Martin received a standing ovation from the fans at Olympic Stadium

scored the only run for the Red Sox that game. In 2009, Kottaras was knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield's personal catcher; while Jason Varitek caught

However, instead of giving away his career, Brassington worked on his knuckleball to keep him in the sport and after tinkering with it in a year of local

pinch-hitter. Still with the Braves in 1944, Tobin began throwing a knuckleball, and that season he threw his two no-hitters. The first was April 27

slider from Japanese Hall of Famer Masaaki Koyama, and improved his knuckleball to enter the starting rotation. He and Minoru Murayama became the crux

rather than velocity. He primarily threw a fastball, curveball, and knuckleball, and used a variety of other offspeed pitches. He would often change

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scored a run for the visitors; Houston won, 4–1. The following year, knuckleball thrower Ken Johnson kept the Cincinnati Reds hitless on April 23, but

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Rochester Red Wings. (He has since pitched a number of times—using a knuckleball—for the Louisville Bats.) He was signed by the Boston Red Sox on April

free-kick taker, he was known in particular for his powerful, bending knuckleball free-kicks and shots from distance. In spite of his ability, the journalist

curveball, a changeup he developed in 1984,[page needed] and an occasional knuckleball. Although Quisenberry was not a strikeout pitcher (averaging only 3.3

strikeout pitch, used a straight changeup as well, and threw an occasional knuckleball. He lives in Houston with his wife and five children: Katelyn, Sarah

knuckleball pitcher Jim Tobin. The other Braves catchers shunned Tobin due to the unpredictability of the notoriously difficult to catch knuckleball and

primes. Bonansea is renowned for scoring wonder goals, including the knuckleball free-kicks pioneered by Juninho Pernambucano. Bonansea is an economics

states that he can pitch the deceiving knuckleballs, and then shows the team why the pitches are fake knuckleballs. The team becomes angry when they know

1914. He was noted in his time as one of the early pitchers of the knuckleball. Lear made his major league debut on May 2, 1914, for the Reds, and remained

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offseason he once appeared in seventy-two towns in six states. Daley was a knuckleball pitcher. who threw curves of two different speeds. He became an All-Star

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Unlike other recent knuckleball pitchers like R. A. Dickey and Tim Wakefield—both of whom relied heavily on throwing knuckleballs—Waldron's primary pitch

a sharp curve and an occasional slider. He was also known to throw a knuckleball earlier in his career. Two issues concerning his play were his control

pitcher Tim Wakefield and Hall of Famer Phil Niekro on developing a knuckleball to resurrect his baseball career. On March 5, 2014, he was signed by

Reverse swing Leg cutter Off cutter Outswinger Yorker Beamer (illegal) Knuckleball Slower ball The variations in different types of delivery, as well as

first with a 41-31 record. During the season the Mussels found a gem in knuckleball pitcher Tom Candiotti (the CandyMan) earning a 5-1 record & %.833. After

Catcher Joe Ginsberg of the Orioles loses a struggle with Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball facing the Athletics, and ties the record set six days earlier by teammate

pitches discussed in the book are: fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, knuckleball, splitter, cutter, screwball, sinker, and spitball. The book was generally

farming towns. He struck out men twice his age and got known for his knuckleball. When he was 18, Kipp hitchhiked to a New York Giants tryout in Cassville

Beach Pelicans, staying with the team through 2008. Dal Canton threw a knuckleball which Wilbur Wood helped teach him. Bruce Dal Canton died on October

change-up on occasion, and in 1999, he began experimenting with both a knuckleball and a screwball, though he rarely used either in game situations. He

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Retrieved 18 October 2012. Nathan, Alan M. (February 29, 2012). "Analysis of knuckleball trajectories". Procedia Engineering. 34: 116–121. doi:10.1016/j.proeng

1993; however, it should be known that Wakefield's primary pitch was the knuckleball, an off-speed pitch. Off-speed pitches are less strenuous on a pitcher's

spent spring training in Arizona with the Arizona Diamondbacks as a knuckleball pitcher after winning MLB Network's reality show The Next Knuckler. In

off-season, and his most recent pitch, the "shakeball" (a variant of the knuckleball only reaching 50~60 mph, or 80~90 km/h) has been somewhat successful

cutter, sinker, screwball, forkball, split-fingered fastball, slurve, knuckleball, and vulcan. These generally are intended to have unusual movement or

first round of the playoffs. They signed 18-year-old female Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida, the first woman to play pro baseball in Japan, on

streak since Joe DiMaggio's 56-game streak in 1941. August 30 – With knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough on the mound, Texas Rangers catcher Geno Petralli

chance of making the team. Number 49 is traditionally sought out by knuckleball throwing pitchers: notable examples include Hoyt Wilhelm, Charlie Hough

September 7, it was reported that Moyer was attempting a comeback as a knuckleball pitcher, having consulted with Charlie Hough and Tim Wakefield over the

Chiti. A competent defensive catcher with a great ability to handle the knuckleball, Chiti was 17 years old when he broke into the majors with the Chicago

batterymate, for the first time. Pettitte threw a knuckleball at the time. Posada struggled to catch the knuckleball, prompting Pettitte to abandon the pitch.

contending Atlanta Braves on September 8, along with Baseball Hall of Fame knuckleball artist Hoyt Wilhelm; one of the prospects the Angels received in return

a decoy ball, and a "crazy ball" that causes a batted ball to take a knuckleball-like flight. Power up pitches include a "super splitter" (that splits

Kitchen Radio (2004) Redbird (2005) The Knuckleball Suite (2006)

score or create goals. Bale was a free-kick specialist and used the "knuckleball" technique (popularised by Juninho Pernambucano). In addition to his

(August 8, 2016). "SP Brian Matusz lands with Triple-A Iowa Cubs". Today's Knuckleball. Retrieved August 8, 2016. "Matusz returns home, looking for chance in

May 8, 2018. Aaron Gleeman (February 21, 2013). "R.A. Dickey and his knuckleball will have a personal catcher". nbcsports.com. Retrieved September 23

DiMaggio's 56-game streak (a major league record) in 1941. August 30 – With knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough on the mound, Texas Rangers catcher Geno Petralli

score or create goals. Bale was a free-kick specialist and used the "knuckleball" technique (popularised by Juninho Pernambucano). In addition to his

"Indians Call Up Adam Plutko, Designate T.J. House For Assignment". Today's Knuckleball. Retrieved September 25, 2016. "Cleveland Indians Adam Plutko makes his

knuckleballer Phil Niekro. He often joked that the best way to catch a knuckleball was to wait until it stopped rolling and pick it up. Uecker also played

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balls that season, mostly due to his inability to catch Phil Niekro's knuckleball. However, he also had 28 home runs and 87 RBIs, drawing the attention

2016. "Report: Nationals acquire LHP Sean Burnett from Twins". Today's Knuckleball. August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016. "Reliever Sean Burnett makes

player Chick Gandil to convince a select group of Sox—including star knuckleball pitcher Eddie Cicotte, who led the Majors with a 29–7 win–loss record

Dwight Gooden (age 20 in 1985). In 2012, R. A. Dickey became the first knuckleball pitcher to win the award. In 1974, Mike Marshall became the first relief

Ten Thousand Mornings (2002) Kitchen Radio (2004) The Knuckleball Suite (2006)

to distinguish them from starters. For example, Hoyt Wilhelm threw a knuckleball, and Elroy Face threw a forkball. In 1969, the pitcher's mound was lowered

to a hamstring strain. On August 21, Nix was hit by an R. A. Dickey knuckleball and immediately removed from the game with what was later determined

most of his time playing baseball in the neighborhood. He signed as a knuckleball pitcher with the Compton Hill Cubs, a black semi-pro baseball team, until

with R. A. Dickey and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro on developing a knuckleball to resurrect his baseball career. In December 2012, he appeared as himself

(after committing 24 the year before)—due, in large part, to catching knuckleball pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Eddie Fisher. This record stood until Geno

first baseman Joe Adcock (as a "player to be named later"). Bad news for knuckleball pitchers: the MLB Rules Committee bans oversized catcher's mitts, effective

a chance to go to spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks as a knuckleball pitcher. Greene finished second to Josh Booty. List of Division I FBS

announced in early 2017 that he would be attempting a comeback as a knuckleball pitcher. Wilson was a power pitcher. He had a repertoire of four pitches

pitchers have used.[citation needed] He has also been compared to a knuckleball pitcher inasmuch as Davis never knew where his pitches were going to

include a fastball topping out at 86 mph, a changeup, a curveball, and a knuckleball at low 60's to mid 70's. McCoy became the fifth position player to pitch

Joined in June, 2016. Landrey also writes for The Hardball Times, Today's Knuckleball and is the managing editor of Crashburn Alley. David Laurila – Staff

Cemetery there Gary Soto – author, poet Dennis Springer – former MLB knuckleball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Sloane Stephens – tennis player,

He pitched for them through 2011. In 2013, he reinvented himself as a knuckleball pitcher and played for the Toyama Thunderbirds of the Baseball Challenge

Texas League in 2013. After the season, he agreed to try to become a knuckleball pitcher. Pucetas signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco

much. However, pitching coach Johnny Sain got Lary to try throwing a knuckleball. Lary had difficulty with the pitch at first but ultimately improved

ball. He'd walk by and say, "Hey, Babo (My nickname), you ready for a knuckleball?" and we'd play catch for an hour. I don't know how he ever afforded

innings of pitching at the Major League level. His main pitch was a knuckleball, which he used 16 times (along with one fastball) in one shutout inning

Stars, Sandlock became adept at catching the knuckleball thrown by pitcher Johnny Lindell. The knuckleball's odd movement was notoriously difficult for

League Baseball Draft". "Intrigue of Twins' pick Lewis doesn't stop at knuckleball". MLB.com. "Minnesota Twins 2022 MLB draft pick capsules". www.ballysports

incredible accuracy on set-pieces, as well as his use of the bending "knuckleball" technique on free kicks. Magrin's son, Michele, was also a professional

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List of baseball films Ball Four: My Life and Hard Times Throwing the Knuckleball in the Big Leagues, Jim Bouton, edited by Leonard Schecter, page 120

of the Boston Red Sox in April 2006, his primary duties were catching knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield. In the beginning of the season, this proved to

Caraway was one of the few submariners in MLB history to develop a knuckleball. Though also possessing a blazing fastball and looping curve, Caraway

ten seasons from 1950 to 1962; regarded as a specialist in catching knuckleball pitchers. February   2 – Andy Hansen, 77, pitcher who played for the

reacquisition occurred because Bard had trouble catching Tim Wakefield's knuckleball, committing 10 passed balls in 7 games. The day the trade occurred, the

the number 0.304396 and subtract 0.010830 if the pitcher is strictly a knuckleball pitcher. If not keep the 0.304396 number. 6b) Take the result from the

Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball. Blue Rider Press. ISBN 978-0-399-15815-5. December 5 Alan Simpson Co-Chair

2011 Western Confidential 2012 Resident Evil: Retribution 2012 Silent Hill: Revelation 2013 Thor: The Dark World 2014 Pompeii 2018 Knuckleball 2019 Togo

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frigid Yankee Stadium. In 1963, he was jovially described as "the best knuckleball kicker in the NFL." In college at Idaho, he was also a kicker, with Walker

the second-best, behind Claude Hendrix. He was reported to be using a knuckleball during the 1914 season. In September 1914, Ray Keating, who had learned

ability. He caught R. A. Dickey and Dennis Springer, who all threw a knuckleball, considered a difficult pitch to catch. Redmond is tied for fourth in

2024. Scotchie, Luke (October 2, 2023). "Watch: George Kirby throws knuckleball as tribute to Tim Wakefield". Boston.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.

overall, 26½ out of first. "I was a junkball pitcher, but I had a great knuckleball", Lee confessed. In her debut season, she combined with Wiltze (20–16

chants of "REG-GIE, REG-GIE, REG-GIE!", and drove the first Charlie Hough knuckleball he saw 475 feet (145 m) into the center field "batter's eye" (empty blackened

ERA in 1911. While playing with Portland, Steen's pitchers included a knuckleball and a spitter. Steen debuted with the Cleveland Indians on April 15,

screwball, Hal Schumacher's diving sinker ball, Freddie Fitzsimmons' knuckleball and Roy Parmelee who threw a variety of different pitches. Under Mancuso's

episode which featured knuckleballer Phil Niekro mentions how difficult a knuckleball can be to catch and showed several clips of frustrated catchers trying

ERA in 1911. While playing with Portland, Steen's pitchers included a knuckleball and a spitter. Steen debuted with the Cleveland Indians on April 15,

chants of "REG-GIE, REG-GIE, REG-GIE!", and drove the first Charlie Hough knuckleball he saw 475 feet (145 m) into the center field "batter's eye" (empty blackened

strikeout leading off the bottom of the ninth. He could apparently hit the knuckleball, however,[original research?] going 3-for-7 lifetime against Phil Niekro

Dickey had said Blanco was "the best [Dickey's] had seen at catching the knuckleball". Blanco was designated for assignment on June 7, 2013, and released

defeat to Zenit; the Russians' second goal, described by De Vries as a "knuckleball", deceived him, and it is his belief that his side never recovered from

Catcher Joe Ginsberg of the Orioles loses a struggle with Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball facing the Athletics, and ties the record set six days earlier by teammate

This causes unpredictable movement akin to the intentionally pitched Knuckleball in baseball. The speed of the ball is the main factor in its behaviour

worked one of the walks. "I was shocked when I got up there. He's got a knuckleball, a slider, he was throwing some changeups. Those pitches make 84, 83

2016). "Nationals Pedro Severino hits first MLB home run". Today's Knuckleball. Retrieved August 19, 2016. "Pedro Severino Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues

ball with power underneath the wall, and also occasionally used the knuckleball technique, which was popularised by his compatriot Juninho Pernambucano

match. In a reference to the 1994 Major League Baseball strike, Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz was shown picketing in the crowd with an "I'm on strike!" sign

the series. After being confounded for four innings by Tim Wakefield's knuckleball, the Indians scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth in Game 4.

March 9, 2024. Jared Mortensen takes whirlwind journey to Biscuits "Knuckleball provides MLB hopes for former LSUS ace". shreveporttimes.com. Retrieved

and Leonard Shecter. Ball Four; My Life and Hard Times Throwing the Knuckleball in the Big Leagues. New York: World Pub. Co., 1970. 400 pages. (ISBN 0-9709117-0-X)

the game as a pitcher for the first time in his career. Using mainly knuckleballs, Worth allowed one hit and struck out two to retire the side in the top

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who won six home runs titles with Phillies May 27 – Dave Jolly, 38, knuckleball relief pitcher for Milwaukee Braves from 1953 to 1957 June 6 – Charlie

throw against the St. Louis Browns. During the season, Wensloff added a knuckleball to his selection of pitches, which he threw regularly during the season

include the super fastball, super changeup, splitter, cut fastball, and knuckleball. The special pitch is used by pressing the Z and B buttons at the same

2–1 with a 1.56 ERA in 20 games. The following season, Lolich added a knuckleball to his pitching. Lolich had an inconsistent season in 1979 and decided

hit a home run. Mantle swung at the first pitch from Barney Schultz, a knuckleball that failed to move, and hit it into the right field stands to win the

(August 15, 2016). "Brewers acquire Michael McKenry from Braves". Today's Knuckleball. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 15,

of the double header when Tony Pérez singled in the game-winner off knuckleball specialist Charlie Hough in the bottom of the 10th as the Reds won 3–2

In an attempt to return to the big leagues, Coke started throwing a knuckleball. When no teams were willing to sign him, Coke joined the Acereros de

is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball in baseball. Jump serve: an overhand serve where the ball is first tossed

in the strike zone. An adage about batting against a knuckleball pitcher. Fluttering knuckleballs are notoriously hard to hit, especially low in the strike

colloquially described as "knuckleballing" by commentators, due to the ball motions that resemble that of a baseball thrown with a knuckleball pitch. This type

Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball; and Shi Davidi's 2013 book, Great Expectations: The Lost Toronto Blue

Milwaukee Brewers, 2021 NL Cy Young Award Winner Tom Candiotti (1980), MLB knuckleball pitcher for five teams Adam Caporn, former Gaels men's basketball player

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of science literacy: what everyone needs to know from Newton to the knuckleball, page 85, Richard Flaste, 1992 S. Milisauskas, European prehistory (Springer

original on June 21, 2014. "Daniel Bard Released By Pirates - Today's Knuckleball". www.todaysknuckleball.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016

deceptive pitch. Other specialized pitches such as the spitball and the knuckleball followed, which further emphasized the defensive importance of the catcher's

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batter to swing too early and miss or foul off the pitch. Rarer is the knuckleball, which moves slowly and erratically. Pitchers use deception as a primary

Sixties (as editor), Lyons, (2006), and "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Knuckleball" in Aethlon: The Journal of Sport Literature (East Tennessee State University

2006 he returned to the Red Sox organization and was converted to a knuckleball pitcher.[citation needed] Between 2006 and 2007, he worked his way up

professional pitcher in her home country last summer, will bring her sidearm knuckleball and participate in the 2010 AWL in hopes of attracting the attention

thrown. They are: fastball, super fastball, change up, super change up, knuckleball, curveball, slider, and screwball. Every pitcher has his own unique set

Comiskey Park. All four hits came against two of baseball's greatest knuckleball pitchers, Wilbur Wood and Hoyt Wilhelm. On August 3, Gibson played two

low point by a July slump where he resorted to experimenting with a knuckleball for the first time in his career. Just as quickly, Gibson returned to

Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014. "Knuckleball! (2012) - IMDb". IMDb. "Saint Motel". Interview Magazine. September 16

she also threw a slider, circle changeup, curveball, screwball, and knuckleball. She received pointers on pitching the curveball from Satchel Paige.

the ball behave unpredictably in the air (similar to the action of a knuckleball pitch in baseball). The kicker may also attempt to drive the shot under

Retrieved April 9, 2016. "Lee's first career MLB hit a home run". Today's Knuckleball. April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016. Kim, seung wook (May 5, 2016)

for scoring from free kicks, and models his set-piece technique on the knuckleball free kicks of Cristiano Ronaldo and especially Juninho Pernambucano.

for his future major league batterymate Pettitte. The latter threw a knuckleball at the time, which Posada struggled to catch (hitting him mostly on the

record for most career hits held by Ty Cobb. March 23 – Roger Wolff, 82, knuckleball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators

and passing skills. He is a good free kick taker and can emulate the knuckleball dead ball technique. As of match played 26 October 2024 Appearance(s)

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for his future major league batterymate Pettitte. The latter threw a knuckleball at the time, which Posada struggled to catch (hitting him mostly on the

factor for some groups than others." He specifically cited two groups, knuckleball pitchers and flyball pitchers, as examples of those who tend to allow

considered the main thing he needed to work on, he practiced throwing the knuckleball and spitball. Griffith encouraged him to do so, believing that developing

Recker spent some time on the mound, where he occasionally threw a knuckleball. Despite growing up in Pennsylvania, Recker's favorite team was the Oakland

following the 2018 season. Beginning in 2017, Feierabend began throwing a knuckleball consistently as part of his pitching arsenal. On February 14, 2019, Feierabend

older brother Phil Niekro had started teaching Joe how to throw his knuckleball and Joe was just starting to use it when he came to the Astros. Niekro

bending free kicks. When taking free kicks, Ronaldo is known for using the knuckleball technique, which was developed by Juninho Pernambucano. He also adopts

Kansas City Chiefs Joe Nemechek, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joe Niekro, MLB knuckleball pitcher Lance Niekro, MLB player, San Francisco Giants Steve Pearce,

Emil "Dutch" Leonard, 74, five-time All-Star pitcher who employed the knuckleball in earning 191 wins over 20 seasons between 1933 and 1953 with the Brooklyn

as a starting catcher, he had to worry not only about catching Lyons' knuckleball, but also about facing the Yankees' Murderers' Row lineup, which included

when Cliff Koroll scuffed the ice on a slap shot; the puck acted like a knuckleball change up and fooled Vachon for the game winner. The Kings were involved

can combine with the other Guardian Beasts to form Gouryuzin. 23 "The Knuckleball of Infatuation" Transliteration: "Suki Suki Chō Makyū" (Japanese: 好きすき超魔球)

his famous over-the-shoulder catch. June 13 – Bobby Tiefenauer, 70, knuckleball reliever who pitched in 179 games for six different teams during a ten-year

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choice for the backup catcher role. He acted as the personal catcher for knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield for the season. Cash initially wore uniform number

Jays 8-0 for his 300th major league win. He did not throw his trademark knuckleball until the final pitch of the game, striking out Jeff Burroughs. June

Press, 2013. Bouton, Jim. Ball Four: My Life and Hard Times Throwing the Knuckleball in the Major Leagues. World Publishing Company, 1970. Buchanan, Lamont

season with an overall record of 55 wins and 38 losses. Mary Nesbitt, a knuckleball lefty and first sacker, posted a 26–13 record and hit .280 in 73 games

takes penalties and free kicks for United, and has been known to use the knuckleball technique on set pieces, which was popularised by Cristiano Ronaldo during

Phillips was impressed with how Kaiserling could throw the spitball and the knuckleball. Using these, Kaiserling could fool the hitters as they tried to guess

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"Reg-GIE! Reg-GIE! Reg-GIE!", the third came off reliever Charlie Hough, a knuckleball pitcher, making the distance of this home run particularly remarkable

selling his interest in 1977. November 18 – Freddie Fitzsimmons, 78, knuckleball pitcher who won 217 games for the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers;

Astros since 1965). March 18 – Gene Bearden, 83, pitcher who employed the knuckleball in a remarkable 1948 rookie season for the Indians, winning 20 games

favourable circumstances. He is also adept at free kicks, utilising the knuckleball technique to confuse the opposing goalkeeper when shooting directly at

Retrieved June 8, 2018. Douglas, Anna (December 27, 2016). "Meet the knuckleball pitcher in Congress who has redefined conservatives' strike zone". The

paired to Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo, because of similar knuckleball free kick technique, as well as being the best goal of the 2017 Liga

Most Intimidating The Undertaker Best Entertainer Oscar Worst Idea Abe Knuckleball Schwartz on strike Sweatiest Irwin R. Shyster Biggest Rat Owen Hart Greediest

for the Angels again. June 29 – The Atlanta Braves release 48-year-old knuckleball artist Hoyt Wilhelm. He signs as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers

which employed a five-line stanza and AAAAB structure, about former MLB knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough Author Phil Bolsta penned a parody entitled "Hrbek

and right field. Petralli's most important task, however, was catching knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough. Handling the difficult pitch put Petralli in the

17–1. R. A. Dickey won the 2012 Cy Young Award, becoming the first knuckleball pitcher to do so. Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored;

league ballpark in which Bonds had hit a home run. He hit a Tim Wakefield knuckleball just over the low fence into the Giants' bullpen in right field. It was

goalkeeper with speed and depth." Bleacher Report states that he used the "knuckleball" technique developed by Juninho Pernambucano. Drogba's trademark goal

Justin Verlander, and Cole Hamels. Every so often, the time-honored knuckleball puts in another appearance to bedevil batters; pitchers like Phil Niekro

(July 15, 2016). "Carlos Beltran joins exclusive RBI club". Today's Knuckleball. Archived from the original on July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016

Larsen, from the Chicago White Sox for four players, one of whom is knuckleball hurler Eddie Fisher. Pierce will be instrumental in the Giants' 1962

to him as Supa Strikas' star striker. His signature moves include the Knuckleball, he practiced the move in the Season 3 episode, "Shakes On A Train,"

death; member, PCL Hall of Fame. April 22 – Joe Benz, 71, spitball and knuckleball specialist who pitched from 1911 through 1919 for the Chicago White Sox

beforehand, while Satchel Paige at age 46 years, 75 days, was the oldest non-knuckleball throwing pitcher to accomplish the feat for the St. Louis Browns in 1952

Press. October 3, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2013. "R. A. Dickey Makes Knuckleball History". BBWAA.com. Retrieved August 23, 2013. Gurnick, Ken (April 1

16 March 2016. Cox, Michael (7 April 2020). "Beckham bend or Ronaldo knuckleball? The evolution of Premier League free kicks". The Athletic. Retrieved

to the 1933 World Series championship. November 30 – Jack Scott, 67, knuckleball pitcher who played from 1916 through 1929 for five teams, posting a career

like "home run" became "coup de circuit" and "hit" became "coup sûr". A knuckleball became "balle papillon", literally "butterfly ball". The Expos' original

October 5 for Game 3. On the mound for the Cardinals was right-handed knuckleball pitcher Jesse Haines, a future Hall of Famer with a 13–4 record and 3

only throw slow curves from that point forward. He learned to throw a knuckleball from Cool Papa Bell, a pitch which he reportedly perfected in regards

Jon (October 27, 2016). "Andrew Miller is anything but soft". Today's Knuckleball. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved August 28,

vice president of Chicago Cubs. May 19 – Jim Tobin, 56, good-hitting knuckleball pitcher who hurled in 287 career games for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston

which is made to curve laterally by rotation imparted by the pitcher; a knuckleball, which is held either by the knuckles closest to the nails or by the

Doyle Alexander earns the victory in the home opener, displaying a knuckleball he developed during Spring Training. The Tigers scored eight runs in

first start of the 2004 postseason for the Red Sox, becoming the first knuckleball pitcher to make a World Series start since 1948, while Woody Williams

Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns. August 13 – Lefty Guise, 59, knuckleball-throwing pitcher who appeared in two September games for pennant-bound

"Cabrera fastest in history to 400 home runs, 1,500 RBIs". Today's Knuckleball. Archived from the original on July 24, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2016

Early on in the game BIDC had fallen 2 goals behind, Enayetur scored a knuckleball free kick past Shahidur Rahman Shantoo, who was the country's top goalkeeper

pitching appearance—the first pitcher in history to do so. The 47-year-old knuckleball artist, headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame, is in his 19th big-league

the 17th inning. Later on this day, in the regularly scheduled game, knuckleball artist Wilbur Wood improves to 13–3 by tossing a four-hit shutout. Their

the major leagues in 1998, Lemke decided to attempt a comeback as a knuckleball pitcher and joined the Jackals for 1999. He was released early in the

"float". This creates an erratic, difficult-to-read serve. Comparable to a knuckleball in baseball Jump serve or jump topspin : A serve in which the player

from the stretch in that situation." Bouton and Maglie clashed over the knuckleball, which Bouton wanted to throw exclusively; Maglie preferred that he throw

time as manager, in 1981. Blasingame tabbed Barney Schultz, a former knuckleball pitcher, as his pitching coach, and brought in Japanese American Wally

player throughout a season are naturally inclined to vote for him. Three knuckleball pitchers have won the award: Joe Niekro, Wilbur Wood and R. A. Dickey

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Korea Baseball Organization, working with the Lotte Giants. Tan threw a knuckleball, fastball and curveball. 1975 Baseball Guide * A History of Cuban Baseball

Professional Baseball League. February 7 – Paul LaPalme, 86, left-handed knuckleball pitcher for the Pirates, Cardinals, Redlegs and White Sox from 1951 to

Dale. Billig Rich has also provided music clearance for movies such as "Knuckleball!," "Rock of Ages," "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," Adam Duritz's "Freeloaders

Twins, Indians and Reds from 1965 to 1972 February 18 – Ben Flowers, 81, knuckleball specialist who posted a 3–7 record with a 4.49 ERA and three saves in

baseball game against a team from Jun's school. They win due to Min's knuckleball pitching, which she had promised Diya in third grade that she would learn

Retrieved June 23, 2017. Haudricourt, Tom (June 24, 2017). "Dickey's knuckleball too much". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Atlanta: Gannett Company. Retrieved

2021 MLB All-Star Game, Friedman convinced Liam Hendriks to throw a knuckleball in exchange for a donation to charity, which was considered the sixth

Dickey would win the National League Cy Young Award, the first ever Knuckleball pitcher to win the Award. Despite the award it would be Dickey's final

older brother Phil Niekro had started teaching Joe how to throw his knuckleball and Joe was just starting to use it when he came to the Astros. Niekro

2016. "Cubs Sign Brian Matusz To Minor-League Deal - TKB". Today's Knuckleball. June 14, 2016. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved

kinds of pitches thrown, including the fastball, curve ball, slider, and knuckleball. Capable knuckleballers are extremely rare and are usually described

released outfielder Jason Repko. On April 1, the Dodgers announced the knuckleball pitcher Charlie Haeger had locked up the fifth starter position and that

in for first baseman Kevin Young (baseball), H. Ogden stands in for knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield and P. Pearce is outfielder Lonnie Smith. The San

continued the next day as the Dodgers were dominated by R. A. Dickey and his knuckleball and were shut out again, 9–0. This was the Dodgers sixth straight loss

rare series against the Boston Red Sox, the Dodgers were shut out by knuckleball pitcher Steven Wright and lost 9–0. Ross Stripling pitched five scoreless

former MLB first baseman and outfielder Hoyt Wilhelm – Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher in MLB Nick Wittgren – pitcher with the Miami Marlins Shawn Wooten

"Blue Jays drop fourth straight as Red Sox win despite dancing Dickey knuckleball". leaderpost.com. Retrieved April 10, 2016. Zwolinski, Mark (April 10

Miles (August 6, 2016). "Nationals place Ryan Zimmerman on DL". Today's Knuckleball. Retrieved August 6, 2016. "Nunez gets 3 extra-base hits off Strasburg

PGA Tour events after retiring from baseball. Tom Candiotti – former knuckleball pitcher was inducted into the International Bowling Hall of Fame. Jose

Orleans, three games to one, in the conference series. Nashville-native knuckleball pitcher and 13-game winner R. A. Dickey won the PCL Pitcher of the Year

"亚冠-梁少文穿云箭国安青年军出彩 1-1收获平局" [AFC Champions League: Liang Shaowen Scores Knuckleball and Guoan's Youngsters Shine, Earns a 1–1 Draw]. Sina Sports (in Simplified

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Benz mostly threw two main pitches, which were the spitball and the knuckleball. The 1910 Wisconsin-Illinois League was upgraded to become a Class C

– via Newspapers.com. Horn, Blinkey (April 17, 1937). "Emil Leonard Knuckleball Proves Deadly". The Nashville Tennessean. Nashville. p. 6 – via Newspapers

player. His exceptional goal-scoring ability, explosive speed, powerful knuckleball shots, and dribbling skills cemented his legacy as one of the greatest

impressed by Polli's pitches. Polli threw a curve ball, a sinker, a knuckleball and a screwball to go along with his fastball estimated at above 90 mph

executives from that team and their family members who had since passed away: knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield, who had died of brain cancer on October 1 at the