Japanese Pitch Deliveries
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Japanese Pitch Deliveries
Who has the most akward or unorthadox pitch delivery that messes with the hitter's timing in Japan? I would have to say Masahide Kobayashi. Any thoughts?
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Re: Japanese Pitch Deliveries
[ Author: Guest: Gary Garland | Posted: Sep 26, 2005 5:55 PM
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Tsuyoshi Wada's motion gave Canada's hitters fits during the Olympics.
However, you are likely to see less of these unconventional deliveries in the future, as international rules bar many of what are called "ni-dan" (two step) motions. So even in the Japanese pros, pitchers will be taught not to hesitate during their windups (the current pitching crop like Wada will be grandfathered in).
However, you are likely to see less of these unconventional deliveries in the future, as international rules bar many of what are called "ni-dan" (two step) motions. So even in the Japanese pros, pitchers will be taught not to hesitate during their windups (the current pitching crop like Wada will be grandfathered in).
Re: Japanese Pitch Deliveries
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Sep 27, 2005 7:39 AM
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I like Wada's pitch motion, and Wada's motion isn't that bad compared to Kobayashi's.
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