Matt VentricelliDec 16, 20192 minDesigning a SplitterA splitter is one of the hardest pitches to throw consistently. It requires a player to spread his pointer and middle finger around the...
Matt VentricelliNov 27, 20193 minDesigning a ChangeupThe changeup is like a fastball in that most every pitcher can throw one. When executed properly, it can be one of the hardest pitches...
Matt VentricelliNov 11, 20194 minPitch Design with Nate Fitzpatrick & KineticPro Pt. 1I want to show you how to attain your own pitch design goals, in addition to spurring discussions about every aspect of pitch design. To...
Matt VentricelliOct 29, 20193 minDesigning a SliderA slider is a pitch with lateral spin, some top or back spin, and sometimes gyrospin (bullet spin). This pitch has a wide range of uses,...
Matt VentricelliOct 14, 20193 minDesigning a CurveballA curveball is usually a pitch with the highest overall movement. It can have a wide variation of horizontal and vertical movement,...
Matt VentricelliOct 7, 20192 minDesigning a Cut FastballA cut fastball or cutter is a fastball that has glove side movement that we call cut. A cutter moves in the same direction as a slider,...
Matt VentricelliSep 27, 20192 minDesigning a 2-Seam FastballA 2-seam fastball has a lot of similarities to a 4-seam fastball, except we are looking for more horizontal movement than vertical...
Matt VentricelliSep 16, 20192 minDesigning a 4-Seam FastballThe 4-seam fastball is one of those pitches that every player learns to throw as soon as they're old enough to hold a ball. Whether its...
Matt VentricelliSep 9, 20193 minPitch Design TechFor the best quality pitch design session, having the right tech is essential. Currently, the two most useful pieces of equipment are...
Matt VentricelliSep 2, 20195 minIntroduction to Pitch DesignMy name is Matt Ventricelli, and I have been working in professional baseball for five years. Over those years, I have learned how...