As frequently discussed, here are the average spin movements of the five "typical" pitches. The middle/lower chart combines the LHP/RHP versions for an easier comparison. It's all one image, click to enlarge, shown from catcher's view, values are in inches.
Raw numbers (pfx values are in inches)
| LHP | pfx_x | pfx_z | mph | RHP | pfx_x | pfx_z | mph | |
| Change | 7.5 | 6.0 | 81.2 | Change | -6.2 | 5.0 | 83.3 | |
| Curve | -4.1 | -5.2 | 75.1 | Curve | 5.2 | -4.8 | 77.3 | |
| Sinker | 8.2 | 6.2 | 87.0 | Sinker | -7.9 | 4.8 | 89.9 | |
| Fastball | 5.5 | 9.2 | 90.7 | Fastball | -5.1 | 8.5 | 91.8 | |
| Slider | -1.3 | 1.7 | 82.3 | Slider | 2.2 | 2.2 | 84.3 |
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