Ep. 3: Why The Knuckleball Is So Successful And So Rare
Episode 3 of the Midnight Library of Baseball podcast, hosted by bendavidorlando, titled "Ep. 3: Why The Knuckleball Is So Successful And So Rare" was published on November 4, 2023 and runs 19 minutes.
November 4, 2023 ·19m · Midnight Library of Baseball
Summary
A few major league pitchers have found enormous success in the knuckleball, paving careers that outlasted most of their contemporaries. But for all its power and effectiveness, the knuckleball is almost nonexistent in today’s game, and has rarely been used by more than a handful of pitchers in any decade since its creation. In today’s episode, we find out why.
Episode Description
A few major league pitchers have found enormous success in the knuckleball, paving careers that outlasted most of their contemporaries. But for all its power and effectiveness, the knuckleball is almost nonexistent in today’s game, and has rarely been used by more than a handful of pitchers in any decade since its creation. In today’s episode, we find out why.
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