Pitch Velocity and Movement

Intermediate 20 min read 451 views Nov 25, 2025

Pitch Velocity and Movement

Velocity and movement are the two fundamental physical characteristics of every pitch.

Key Topics

  • Fastball velocity trends
  • Velocity by age and fatigue
  • Vertical break (rise/drop)
  • Horizontal break (arm-side/glove-side)
  • Induced vertical break (IVB)
  • Spin rate and spin axis
  • Seam-shifted wake effect
  • Velocity vs movement tradeoff

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