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breaking ball

[brey-king bawl] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ ˈbɔl /


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Needing another weapon to complement his fastball and breaking ball, his college pitching coach suggested he attempt to add a splitter to his repertoire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Catcher Logan O’Hoppe struck out looking to end the game on a breaking ball well off the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

He has good life on his low 90’s fastball, and advanced feel for locating his breaking ball and changeup.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Marte said he was looking for a good pitch to hit and found it on a breaking ball down the middle.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

“The breaking ball was pretty good tonight, and he threw some pretty good change-ups, some swing-and-miss change-ups,” Kotsay said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023




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