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Re:Google Bowls a Googly - Possible invalidation of Oracle's... by barrydahlberg on Friday November 12, 2010 @06:44PM (#1899731)
And for those of us NOT in the US a splitter is...
Re:Google Bowls a Googly - Possible invalidation of Oracle's... by kreek on Friday November 12, 2010 @07:47PM (#1899868)
A split-finger fastball, looks like a fastball then suddenly drops down before it crosses the plate.
Re:Google Bowls a Googly - Possible invalidation of Oracle's... by marklabedz on Friday November 12, 2010 @08:32PM (#1899954)
Its now frequently a third pitch (in addition to the "normal" fastballs mixed usually with a change-up or curve ball and sometimes a slider). Generally a higher risk/reward pitch than any of the aforementioned due to challenges in controlling its motion.