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Is the type of "ball" thrown hitter-dependent, or situation-dependent? For instance, the blog talks about the curve that bounces right behind the plate. Is that a setup pitch for a guy who swings over the top to get a strikeout, or a pitch b/c you want the next pitch to be grounded for a double play? Do you raise the eye level for a specific batter b/c the scouting report say that fools him, or because everyone lets the next "borderline low" pitch go by?
Sorry for the delayed response! Usually when you throw a curve right behind the plate it is a setup pitch or it might be a pitch that is effective because you know the guy will expand the strike zone with 2 strikes. I will raise the eye level on some people if the guy is known to be a "chaser" but you can get in trouble doing that, because if you don't get it up enough that ball might land 500+ ft away
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