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RHP vs RHB Throwing change up to like handed batters has long been thought of as Taboo. This has set back pitching for years because it limits the pitcher's ability to throw "Soft Inside" as well as "Hard Inside".
Visual Effects The speed...

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RHP vs RHB Throwing change up to like handed batters has long been thought of as Taboo. This has set back pitching for years because it limits the pitcher's ability to throw "Soft Inside" as well as "Hard Inside".
Visual Effects The speed difference of the fastball inside and change up inside is a major factor in the success of the pitcher to keep hitters off balance but the often overlooked element of this attack is the visual deception that is created. Depending on the movement of each pitch of course, the change up if located inside, tends to share the same line of flight as the fastball inside for the first 1/3 of the way to the plate. This makes it very difficult to identify and react to. Even when change up is "Hung" inside, hitters at the Major League level do not have a great average against this pitch. Why? In 2004, hitters hit .050 on this pitch due to the fact it didn't happen very often for one and also due to the fact that the "Hung" change up was hit hard foul. When in play, it is rarely hit hard. When you look at all the factors, the change up inside to like handed batters is a very "Filthy" habit that hitters will not react well to.

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