OK, I'm starting this as a result of another thread that went off topic.
Two questions to get things started:
1. What makes a slider so much worse than a curveball?
2. If a pitcher throws from a low 3/4 slot, there is no option to throw a traditional curveball. From this slot, what options are there for a breaking pitch other than a slider?
I'll leave the questions as they are without getting into my situation. I'm curious to see some responses.
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