breaking ball
Example Sentences
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Stankiewicz credited Trojans pitching coach Sean Allen for helping Edwards, known for his rising heater, improve his curveball and develop his breaking ball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
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
“I’ve been able to land it for strikes the last couple of starts,” Glasnow said of his big breaking ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024
Servais wants Hancock to continue to develop his breaking ball, which they are trying to make more like a slider with more break.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
“He had the breaking ball going,” Servais said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2023
