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TexasLefty;

During my 2 years with Uncle Sam one of 1st games against Ft Bliss, El Paso. The pitcher for Bliss was a RHP name Jack Sanford who had played 7 years in the Phillies Minor League teams. I K'd 4 times with one foul ball. His fast ball "blew upward" thru the strike zone. In the Army barracks that night I analysis what I observed.

His curve was not controlled and any pitch below the waist was straight, however above the waist "climbed" !

After his 2 years Jack returned to the Philly's and won his 1st 10 games, led the National League in Strikeouts and was named "Rookie" of the year

Later traded to SF Giants and won 20 games and pitched in the 1962 World Series. We have often visited. The heavy ball is in the wrist movement. We often discuss our Army days.

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/jack-sanford-2/

Bob

2/11/2312:44 PM

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