two-seam fastball en · NOUN
Meanings
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A pitch thrown with a grip in the "horseshoe" orientation of the ball, with the rotation at a slight angle resulting in less Magnus effect as compared to a four-seam fastball since only two of the ball's seams cross the flight path; the pitch is delivered with a similar velocity as a four-seam fastball, but has a degree of sink.
His two-seamer has a heavy sink and keeps the infielders busy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| two-seam fastballs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
slider · knuckleball · screwball · split-finger fastball · fastball · four-seam fastball · sinker · curveball