Shattering Pitch Myths: Sliders Break More Than Fastballs

by Harry Pavlidis on Apr 1, 2009 9:30 AM EDT

Pop Quiz: For each pitcher, which pitch has more movement? Randy Johnson's slider or Randy Johnson's fastball? Brad Lidge's slider or Brad Lidge's fastball? Carlos Marmol's slurve or Carlos Marmol's fastball? Let's start with a side view Marmol and Johnson sling the ball, Lidge comes...