Art of pitching explained in 'Quick Question'

August 19th, 2020

Have you ever seen a devastating pitch that completely fools a Major League hitter and thought, "How did the pitcher throw that?" 

Well, we've broken it down for you.

Check out the latest episode of MLB's "Quick Question," which will feature everything you need to know about the various types of pitches most commonly thrown in the Majors, including how they are gripped, what they do, some of the science behind how they move, and firsthand accounts from big league pitchers past and present on how they've developed and deployed them.

Whether it's a blazing fastball, a changeup with an optimal speed differential, a filthy curveball or the unpredictability of a knuckleball, this is where the art of pitching takes center stage.

Hear from current and former hurlers like Felix Hernandez, Blake Snell and Tim Wakefield as they discuss what they're trying to accomplish when they take the hill on the newest edition of "Quick Question."