VIDEO: Walter Johnson’s Surprising Pitching Motion
What was the secret that helped Walter Johnson throw so much harder than his contemporaries?
March 25, 2023
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What was the secret that helped Walter Johnson throw so much harder than his contemporaries?
When Walter Johnson pitched his first professional game, he lost 21-0. Almost all of the runs were scored on third strikes that his catcher failed to secure because of their speed. Johnson threw hard.
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