quote:Originally posted by Pastime Trnments:
I am wondering is their anything positive gained from throwing a 3 finger fastball other than comfort?
Yes.
His 3-finger fastball could basically be working as a change-up (e.g. pitch fork change) and be costing him 1-2 MPH.
The logic is...
More fingers on the ball = More friction at the release point = Less velocity.