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Mek Dot CCA few words from meSearch:HomeSample PagePostsCommentsBaseballLooking for Spitballs with Pitch F/X2012-02-15Leave a CommentWith the introduction of Pitch F/X, one of the most interesting ideas I thought Pitch F/X would be useful was to search for spitballs — (Yes, they are still in use today)First, one has to really find out about the spitball.  If you listen to some folks, one would get the impression that the spitball was this mythical pitched that danced and weaved like a Bugs Bunny Change-UP — that could strike out three batters with ONE pitch.I reality, the best description I found was related Joe Posnanski’s THE SOUL OF BASEBALL.  He told of a discussion between Buck O’Neil and Tony Oliva where they question the existence of the split-finger fastball, “it is just a spitball” they concluded.Well, one type of spitball actually.  The common one most people think about: the wet one.There are several types of pitches that relate together and I put in the “spitball” category:o Knuckle BallActually a really slow spitball with a different grip.o Knuckle Curve BallThis is not the modern Knuckle Curve that Mike Mussina often threw. This was thrown by the likes of Ed Summers, Fred Fitzsimmons, Gene Beardon, and Burt Hooton.  While these guys are often referred to as knucklers now, they were often described as throwing “dry spitters” and threw faster than traditional knuckle ball hurlers.o Shine BallThis was different.  A pitcher would rub one section of the ball and the aerodynamic differences on the ball have the ball break in the same direction the “shine” was pointing.  Really a modified ball, not a substance affected ball.  This can also be done with spit, tobacco juice, etc.o Scuff BallPretty much the same as above, but instead of using a substance to “shine” the ball, the ball would be modified by scuffing up one side of the other (See: Ford, Whitey).   Both the shine and scuff balls would be hard to keep and have available for any period of time.  I would bet this is still used in some ways today.  I am sure pitchers that are able to benefit for a scuff ball will, if seeing the change, use it to advantage.o The Wet OneThis is the pitch that gets most of the press.  Basic purpose in life?  To be squeezed out of the pitcher’s hand like a watermelon seed, travel to the plate about 4% slower than a fast ball (typically 4-5 MPH) and drop like a shot quail as it gets to the plate.o Pine Tar/Rosin ballSomething that is mentioned a bit recently that really isn’t a trick pitch, but could be found illegal.  Some pitchers will have some pine tar or extra rosin around to help with the grip on the ball.  It doesn’t make the ball act differently.  (See, Rodgers, Kenny 2006 World Series)For my current research, I am worried about the wet one.What to look for:Fastballs that are a little bit slower.Sink considerably more than the pitchers fastball.Pro