Pitch Differences

[Chris O'Leary]

Not sure if this belongs in this thread.

Is the forkball actually a separate pitch from the splitter, or are they virtually the same? As I understand it, the forkball has a more gradual, tumbling break.

Is there any difference between the sinker and the 2-seamer? Or are the terms interchangeable?

The forkball and splitter are the same basic pitch, but the forkball is thrown a bit slower.

A 2-seam grip is the most popular way to throw a sinker (but there is a 1-seam grip). Sinkers are usually pronated more than 4-seamers, which gives them more movement.

[BamaYankee]

Is there any difference between the sinker and the 2-seamer? Or are the terms interchangeable?

As I understand it: Sinkers sink. Late breaking is better, and it is basically a pronated fastball. Two seamers are designed to work left-right (RHP). Fastball with tailing action in on the hands of the batter.

[Tyrus4189Cobb]

Not sure if this belongs in this thread.


Is the forkball actually a separate pitch from the splitter, or are they virtually the same? As I understand it, the forkball has a more gradual, tumbling break.

Is there any difference between the sinker and the 2-seamer? Or are the terms interchangeable?