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Baseball pitch
A split-finger fastball or splitter is an off-speed pitch in baseball that initially looks like a fastball from the batters perspective, but then drops
Split-finger_fastball
Type of drumming technique
The "split-finger" or "split-hand" technique is a common drumming technique (used mainly on Egyptian style goblet drums and Indian drums like tabla and
Split-finger
Archery equipment
complex tabs have a split about one third down the leading edge so that the fingers can be placed with one finger above and two fingers below the nocking
Finger_tab
Type of baseball pitch
trekkie) is a type of changeup; it closely resembles a forkball and split-finger fastball. It is a variation of the circle changeup, and when mastered
Vulcan_changeup
Japanese baseball player (born 2001)
power split-finger fastball that was known for its higher than average drop. However by the time he made his MLB debut, Sasaki had modified his split-finger
Roki_Sasaki
Baseball pitch
of pitch in baseball. Related to the split-finger fastball, the forkball is held between the first two fingers and thrown hard, snapping the wrist. Because
Forkball
American baseball player (1953–2022)
closers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, making effective use of the split-finger fastball. A six-time All-Star and 1982 World Series champion, Sutter
Bruce_Sutter
Using a bow to shoot arrows
non-mechanical release are split-finger and three-under. Split-finger aiming requires the archer to place the index finger above the nocked arrow, while
Archery
Baseball and softball pitch
Other variations include the palmball, vulcan changeup and fosh. The split-finger fastball and forkball is used by some pitchers as a type of changeup
Changeup
Baseball or softball pitcher who throws the first pitch for their team in a game
balls. The other hard breaking ball, the split-finger fastball (splitter), mimics the fastball. The splitter breaks late in its flight path and downwards
Starting_pitcher
Topics referred to by the same term
categories Split-finger fastball, or splitter, a baseball throwing technique Mark Splitter, an American college football coach Tiago Splitter, a Brazilian
Splitter
Type of baseball pitch
used pitch in Major League Baseball described as "a cross between a split-fingered pitch and a straight change-up". It is designed to fool a batter expecting
Fosh_(baseball)
The throw of a baseball from the pitcher to a batter at home plate
difficult for the opposing player to hit the pitch. The cut fastball, split-finger fastball, and forkball are variations on the fastball with extra movement
Pitch_(baseball)
American baseball player, coach, manager, and scout (1915–1979)
Detroit Tigers (1976). He became especially famous as a proponent of the split-finger fastball, which he taught to Cub farmhand Bruce Sutter, who mastered
Fred_Martin_(baseball)
Type of baseball pitch popular among right-handed Japanese pitchers
the two-seam fastball, the circle change-up, the screwball, and the split-finger fastball". The shuuto is mentioned in the 1992 film Mr. Baseball. This
Shuuto
Malformation of the central digit(s) of the hand or foot
Ectrodactyly, split hand, or cleft hand (from Ancient Greek ἔκτρωμα (éktroma) 'miscarriage' and δάκτυλος (dáktulos) 'finger') involves the deficiency
Ectrodactyly
Baseball pitch thrown at a pitcher's top speed
fastballs), and cutters (cut fastballs). Despite its name, the split-finger fastball or 'splitter' is not considered to be a type of fastball and is known as
Fastball
American baseball pitcher (born 1955)
contending team for most of the 1980s. In 1980, Morris learned to throw the split-finger fastball from newly hired pitching coach Roger Craig, and it became an
Jack_Morris
American baseball player and analyst (born 1963)
out 19 batters, tied for second-most ever in a game. Renowned for his split-finger fastball, Cone won the 1994 American League Cy Young Award, was a five-time
David_Cone
Baseball threshold for incompetent hitting
Curveball Eephus Emery ball Fastball two-seam four-seam cutter sinker split-finger Full count Immaculate inning Inside pitching Intentional balk Intentional
Mendoza_Line
used to throw the split-finger fastball in baseball. Sri Lankan Dilhara Fernando holds the ball between the index and middle finger, and just fits it
Slower_ball
Illegal baseball pitch
pitch that moves like a spitball without saliva, such as the forkball or split-finger fastball. It is sometimes used simply as slang for the knuckleball. There
Spitball
American actress (born 1961)
1988 Simon & Simon Evelyn Jacobson Episode: "Zen and the Art of the Split-Finger Fastball" 1989 Tour of Duty Jan Hudson Episode: "For What It's Worth"
Penny_Johnson_Jerald
American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1967)
high as 98 miles per hour, a strong, effective slider, and an 88–91 mph split-finger fastball that he used as a strikeout pitch. He also used a curveball
John_Smoltz
ball is caught in flight by a fielder. A type of split-finger fastball or splitter in which the fingers are spread out as far as possible. The ball drops
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
American baseball player (born 1991)
variation on the screwball, and "the bird", a form of split finger fastball in which the middle finger is raised up, approximating the "bird" hand gesture
Trevor_Bauer
Conspiracy theory in South Korea
The finger pinching conspiracy theory is an antifeminist conspiracy theory that originated in South Korea. It claims that there is a deliberate plot to
Finger pinching conspiracy theory
Finger_pinching_conspiracy_theory
Turkish virtuoso darbuka player (born 1963)
during this trip he developed his unique technique, now known as the split-finger technique, which allows very quick playing. He was called "Ahmed el Turkî"
Mısırlı_Ahmet
Baseball pitch thrown at a slower speed than a fastball
(side) While considered an off-speed pitch, a splitter is also commonly referred to as a split-finger fastball although the speed of the pitch is quite
Off-speed_pitch
Canadian baseball player (born 1993)
4% usage), and the split finger (4.7% usage). Romano previously relied on the fastball and slider, but introduced the split finger in 2026. His walkout
Jordan_Romano
Hand game for two or more players
then they are permanently reduced to one finger on one hand. On their turn, they may attack, but may not split or be attacked. Transfers only: Divisions
Chopsticks_(hand_game)
Hitting a single, double, triple, and a home run in one game of baseball
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Hitting_for_the_cycle
American baseball player (born 1963)
his slider clocked at around 87 mph (140 km/h). Johnson also threw a split-finger fastball that behaved like a change-up and a sinker to induce ground
Randy_Johnson
American baseball player (born 1982)
primarily on his four-seam fastball but also utilized a curveball and split-finger fastball. Parra attended spring training with the Brewers in 2007 where
Manny_Parra
American baseball player (1930–2023)
Hickman. The victory improved Craig's record to 3–20. A master of the split-finger fastball, Craig worked in 368 games over the course of his 12-year MLB
Roger_Craig_(baseball)
American heavy metal band
Five Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2005. The band originally consisted
Five_Finger_Death_Punch
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1985)
the Atlanta Braves in 2001. Guerra is notable for his development of a split-finger fastball, a pitch which he learned while playing in the Venezuelan Professional
Junior_Guerra
American baseball player (born 1984)
more. In 2007, he added a changeup with a grip similar to that of a split-finger fastball. A fast pitch, his changeup appeared similar to his fastball
Tim_Lincecum
Target zone for a pitched baseball
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Strike_zone
American baseball player (born 1966)
pinpoint control, especially on his fastball. Schilling's "out" pitch was a split-finger fastball, which he generally located beneath the strike zone (resulting
Curt_Schilling
Ball used in the sport of baseball
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Baseball_(ball)
Sport
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Vintage_base_ball
Sporting terminology
pitcher is failing to do this, he is said to be "tipping his pitches". The split-finger fastball is one pitch that draws its success mainly by falsely telegraphing
Telegraphing_(sports)
American baseball player (born 1966)
"sidearm" delivery) and threw both a regular low-90s fastball and a split-fingered fastball. As an amateur, Belinda pitched at State College Area High
Stan_Belinda
American baseball player (born 1987)
games. Yates credited his success this season to the development of a split-finger fastball in the spring which he began throwing more often with the Padres
Kirby_Yates
Illegal pitcher's move in baseball
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Balk
Baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
Curveball Eephus Emery ball Fastball two-seam four-seam cutter sinker split-finger Full count Immaculate inning Inside pitching Intentional balk Intentional
Switch_hitter
Conflict between communist blocs
(7 July 2011). "One Finger's Worth of Historical Events: New Russian and Chinese Evidence on the Sino-Soviet Alliance and Split, 1948–1959". Wilson Center
Sino-Soviet_split
Computer keyboard designed with ergonomic considerations
keyboard) is similar to a split keyboard, but the middle is tented up so that the index fingers are higher than the little fingers while typing. Key Ovation
Ergonomic_keyboard
Call by the umpire against a batter or runner
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Out_(baseball)
American baseball pitcher (1977–2017)
started throwing a changeup that was a variation of the split-finger fastball (called a split-changeup). The pitch was introduced to Halladay by pitching
Roy_Halladay
American baseball player (born 1980)
(143–148 km/h) two-seam fastball, a sharp 84–86-mile-per-hour (135–138 km/h) split-finger fastball, and a 76–79-mile-per-hour (122–127 km/h) spike curve. Haren
Dan_Haren
Style of ukulele playing
include the shake, which, in essence, is playing the split very fast, without lifting the playing finger away from the vellum, thus creating a shaking sound
Split_stroke
American baseball player (born 1962)
threw the ball past batters." Later in his career, Clemens developed a split-finger fastball. Clemens has jocularly referred to this pitch as "Mr. Splitty"
Roger_Clemens
American baseball player (1954–1989)
throwing fastballs and Henderson was fouling them off, so I went with the split-finger, thought maybe I'd catch him off guard, but it was right in his swing
Donnie_Moore
American baseball player (born 1990)
Yankees lost to the Red Sox, 6–5 in 19 innings. Eovaldi developed a split-finger fastball, which led to improved results. From June 20 through August
Nathan_Eovaldi
Japanese baseball player (born 1995)
which tops out at 96 miles per hour (154 km/h), a split-finger fastball, and a slider. The splitter is the best off-speed pitch in his arsenal. Matsui
Yuki_Matsui
Sporting event which takes place after the local sunset
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Night_game
American baseball player (born 1991)
slider in the high 80s and a split-finger fastball that served as his main off-speed pitch. Scouts noted the split-finger as an emerging out pitch, particularly
Pat_Light
Japanese manga series
third-year. Kosuke Sakuma (P/RH) Second-year pitcher with a good fastball and splitter. Aokaze Kuzumi (P/RH) "The Nova" is the talented younger twin brother who
Harukaze_Mound
Vietnamese-American actress (born 1937)
Episodes 1988 Simon & Simon Mrs. Yamanoha Season 8, "Zen and the Art of the Split Finger Fastball" 1990 The Girl Who Came Between Them Thuy Television film Last
Kieu_Chinh
American rock band (2013–)
Frankie and the Witch Fingers is an American rock band formed in Bloomington, Indiana, in 2013 and based in Los Angeles. The band is composed of founders
Frankie_and_the_Witch_Fingers
Medical condition
the finger. This is where anesthetic is injected to either side of the base of the affected finger to reduce pain. A jammed finger can be split into
Jammed_finger
Regia Marina 25 March 1929 A Tátra-class destroyer that ran aground on the Finger Rocks near Hea Chu Island near Amoy, China, either in darkness and dense
List of shipwrecks in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_shipwrecks_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
Occurs in baseball, initiated by a manager
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Protested_game
Tactic in baseball
Curveball Eephus Emery ball Fastball two-seam four-seam cutter sinker split-finger Full count Immaculate inning Inside pitching Intentional balk Intentional
Intentional_balk
Dominican baseball player (born 1984)
a ballpark known for extra-base hits. Jiménez was known to throw a split-finger fastball and an occasional forkball, having deceptive downward movement
Ubaldo_Jiménez
1956–1961 deterioration of bilateral relations
The Albanian–Soviet split (Russian: Албано-советский раскол, romanized: Albano-sovetskiy raskol; Albanian: Ndarja shqiptaro-sovjetike) was the gradual
Albanian–Soviet_split
Overview of and topical guide to baseball
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Outline_of_baseball
add "& Associates" to their business. 146 3 "Zen and the Art of the Split Finger Fastball" Vincent McEveety Thomas Perry & Jo Perry October 22, 1988 (1988-10-22)
List of Simon & Simon episodes
List_of_Simon_&_Simon_episodes
of the new windows. 16–08 "The Acton House - 8" TBA Redwood clapboards - finger-jointed and preprimed - start to go on the addition; our general contractor
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 11–20)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_11–20)
American baseball player (born 1955)
became a student of pitching coach Roger Craig. Craig taught Scott the split-finger fastball, a pitch he had made famous while coaching the pitchers of the
Mike_Scott_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1988)
balls per nine innings pitched (0.93). He praised the development of his split-finger fastball as reason for his success in 2010. It was noted that he was
Brian_Moran_(baseball)
Japanese actress and singer
(1983) POISON 21 (1984) ACT 13 (1984) Suisaiga (1984) Portrait(1986) Split Finger First Lady (1987) Golden☆Best (2015) Silent Communication (1982) BEGINNING
Naomi_Akimoto
Major League Baseball season
the tenth inning, A. J. Pierzynski stepped to the plate. He swung on a split-finger fastball in the dirt from Kelvim Escobar for strike three. Home Plate
2005_Chicago_White_Sox_season
American baseball player (born 1983)
sinker, a curveball, and a split-finger fastball with his speed maxing out in the low 90s. Morton picked up the splitter in 2011 having previously thrown
Charlie_Morton_(pitcher)
meeting...Nastig listens in...her trap is set, but for who? 43 21 "Trigger Finger" Daniel Moosmann Tony DiFranco, Richard Oleksiak May 2, 1992 (1992-05-02)
List of Counterstrike (1990 TV series) episodes
List_of_Counterstrike_(1990_TV_series)_episodes
Mexican baseball player (born 1998)
Aranda split the 2018 season between Princeton and the Hudson Valley Renegades, combining to hit .269/.337/.391 with 1 home run and 29 RBI. Aranda split the
Jonathan_Aranda
Dominican baseball player (born 1989)
per hour, a splitter averaging 84 miles per hour, and a slider averaging about 88 miles per hour. Neris likes to use his split-fingered fastball as an
Héctor_Neris
minutes later at the scene. The officer who fired the weapon lost an index finger during the incident. 1984-04-01 R., Uwe 21 Ravensburg Baden-Württemberg
List of killings by law enforcement officers in pre-reunification Germany
List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_pre-reunification_Germany
Physical anomaly involving extra fingers or toes
finger and extra finger) is a birth defect that results in extra fingers or toes. The hands are more commonly involved than the feet. Extra fingers may
Polydactyly
manager and pitching instructor for the Chicago Cubs, where he taught the split-finger fastball to eventual Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter; was pitching coach of
1979_in_baseball
Equipment that protects the shin from injury
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Shin_guard
Knuckle curve Screwball Slider Slurve Changeup Circle changeup Forkball Split-finger fastball Fosh Palmball Vulcan changeup Eephus pitch Knuckleball Bowling
Outline_of_sports
Australian rock band
seven-track self-titled extended play, also known as the Blue EP, on their own Finger label, and the album was distributed by MDS. It was produced by Leroy Bath
Powderfinger
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1976)
and a hard slider. He also threw a two-seam fastball, a curveball, a split-finger fastball and occasionally used a changeup. García was a power pitcher
Freddy_García
Fighter aircraft flight formation
The finger-four formation (also known as the "four finger formation" and the "Fingertip Formation") is a flight formation used by fighter aircraft. It
Finger-four
Musical artist
BRONX "EASTER ~魔帝聖還~” 1986: Naomi Akimoto "Portrait” 1987: Naomi Akimoto"Split finger first lady” 1987: SHADY DOLLS "BLOW YOUR MIND” 1987: THE BRONX "Kotetsu
Daisuke_Hinata
been happening all over town: Men have been found stabbed dead with their fingers in the "peace" symbol. Kihachi Kusumi, the owner of a restaurant, is discovered
List_of_Hell_Girl_episodes
American baseball player (born 1977)
righties and the changeup only to lefties. In 2013, Westbrook added a split-finger fastball to his arsenal. Harris, J. Gerald (March 13, 2008). "Jake Westbrook:
Jake_Westbrook
Taiwanese baseball player (born 2006)
in 2025. Lin throws a fastball into the mid-90s and pairs it with a split-finger fastball. Wu, Ching-cheng (17 January 2025). "旅外風潮再起 林鉑濬近半年第11人". Liberty
Lin_Po-chun
Episodes of the American sitcom
the chest, and even draw up a map to a pretend treasure. Tommy cuts his finger and gets blood on the map. The boys hope to charge their friends to look
List of Dennis the Menace (1959 TV series) episodes
List_of_Dennis_the_Menace_(1959_TV_series)_episodes
1988 book by Roger Angell
facilities in 1987 and has extended discussion with pitchers about the 1980s Split-finger fastball and how the new pitch compared to the 1970s development of the
Season Ticket: A Baseball Companion
Season_Ticket:_A_Baseball_Companion
Dominican baseball player (born 1981)
(topping out at 97 MPH), plus a split-finger fastball in the 83–85 MPH range (topping out at 89 MPH). The split-finger is his favorite pitch with two strikes
Alfredo_Simón
Abnormally short fingers or toes
(brachus) 'short' and δάκτυλος (daktulos) 'finger') is a medical term denoting the presence of abnormally short digits (fingers or toes) at birth. The shortness
Brachydactyly
Painting by Caravaggio
street life, highlighted by the attention to little details such as the split fingers on the older man's gloves, or the teenage cheat's anxious glance at
The_Cardsharps
American baseball player (born 1997)
2025. Brock, Corey (March 15, 2023). "Mariners' Logan Gilbert adding a split-finger: 'It's going to be a phenomenal pitch'". The Athletic. Retrieved February
Logan_Gilbert
Japanese baseball player (born 1968)
job from a floundering José Mesa. Sasaki's out pitch, a devastating split-finger fastball that drops when arriving at home plate, was nicknamed "The Thang"
Kazuhiro_Sasaki
1230 995 165 My Own Genie まじんのいないまほうのランプ DCW3 1986 1212 996 165 Animal Finger Puppets 動物指キャップ DCW3 1986 1218 997 165 The Robot Suit ロボット服 DCW3 1980 758
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Dominican baseball player (born 1982)
40-man roster. Martínez throws a 96 mph four-seam fastball along with a split-finger fastball, a two-seam fastball, and a slider. [1] Frisaro, Joe (March
Carlos Martínez (pitcher, born 1982)
Carlos_Martínez_(pitcher,_born_1982)
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