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I have heard the saying also that a four seamer should ride more and have more velocity than a two seamer, but to my common sense, that just doesn't seem correct. A ball that has four seams rotating and creating drag will go faster than a ball that only has two seams rotating and creating drag? Does that seem counterintuitive to anyone else? I also don't believe that two seam fastballs move more. Again, a pitch thrown with four seams creating drag should have more sink and movement that a pitch thrown with only two seams rotating. It may be easier to put pressure on a two seam fastball making it move more, but if you just throw them both with no pressure, I'm not sure there is a difference.

If anyone can explain the physics of why a four seamer goes faster than a two-seamer, please do, but until I hear a good explanation, I'll tell my kids to go with what you are more comfortable with, the difference will be so small it's not worth worrying about in my book.
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