The 25-year-old Walker is 6 feet 7 inches but does not throw hard, relying on command and a deceptive delivery.

He added that Willis's deceptive delivery often threw off his timing.

Orlando Hernández, the Yankees' last successful Cuban defector, used a deceptive delivery and a variety of arm angles.

Even better is the deceptive delivery of Nicholas Kepros, who, as the Inquisitor, presents himself as Reason's close friend and ally.

His three-pitch, high velocity repertoire and his deceptive delivery have gone from a drawback to a plus as Thornburg has grown through the minors.

Capuano is a finesse pitcher who relies on his deceptive delivery.

He throws a low-90s fastball, but due to his deceptive delivery, it appears even faster.

Within two weeks, Halladay had altered his arm angle for a more deceptive delivery, and added pitches that sank and careened.

His deceptive delivery results in hitters not being able to pick up the ball until late.

Its reduced speed coupled with its deceptive delivery is meant to confuse the batter's timing.