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?
Walter Johnson gifted six special baseballs to the Hall of Fame when he became one of the first inductees of the new institution.
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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.