cut fastball

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cut fastball

n. Baseball

A fastball released with most pressure from the tip of the middle finger so that it breaks slightly in the manner of a curve ball as it approaches the plate.

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Two walks and a single loaded the bases before DeRosa cracked a 2-1 cut fastball from Lackey just over the short wall in left field.

ANGELS STUMBLE AGAIN LACKEY HAS ROUGH OUTING AS TEAM LOSES THIRD IN ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

The dot at 7 or 8 o'clock area will indicate a cut fastball.

Anatomy of the Power Breaking Pitches by Bagonzi, Dr. John A. / Coach and Athletic Director

Promoted: Pitcher Chris Kinsey, who started the season in Lancaster, developed a cut fastball under the tutelage of pitching coach Jeff Pico that has accelerated his progress.

JETHAWKS NOTEBOOK: TOP PROSPECTS AREN'T WINNERS LANCASTER'S RECORD IS ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

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