The split-finger fastball is a very effective pitch with runners on base.

By the fourth inning he had displayed a variety of effective pitches, including the breaking ball that created his problems in the previous start.

He felt his most effective pitches were his sinker and curve.

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For much of the year, Clemens has operated without an effective pitch to complement his fastball.

Controlling the enormously effective pitch was the secret to Hubbell's success.

It has become such an effective pitch that Craig is no longer permitted to teach it to pitchers on other teams.

Over the course of time," Duncan said, "Bob has seen it become a much more effective pitch.

Bunker's sinker was his most effective pitch in his short career.

Some pitchers move the throwing arm back as they shift their weight back, but it is not necessary throw an effective pitch.