Mariano Rivera video

[sluggers]

Here is a video explaining the reason why Rivera was effective.


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So:

a) The guy had *TWO* pitches--a drop and a cutter.
b) He had incredible control. He never threw a pitch over the middle of the plate.
c) His two pitches looked the same to the batter.

 

[625ender]

Accuracy kills speed. Finger pressure always wins the day. Sadly try telling this to a fastpitch coach, pitcher, or their parents