“Baseball Pitcher” Outdoor Sports Event · Baseball Position 1

⚾Must-watch for Guizhou MLB baseball pitching prospects! Survival guide on the mound⚾

1. Essential Pitching Terms｜Core Pitching Vocabulary

Pitch Types｜Pitch Varieties

Fastball: A straight pitch, fundamental type｜Basic pitch, high speed.

Curveball: A breaking pitch with a downward arc, confuses hitters｜Breaks downward, deceives batter.

Changeup: A slower pitch, disrupts batter’s timing｜Reduced speed, breaks hitting rhythm.

Slider: A pitch with lateral movement｜Sideways break, difficult to hit.

Guizhou Special Note ⚠️: High humidity may affect pitch movement!｜Humidity affects grip & ball trajectory!

Pitch Location Terms｜Pitch Placement

Strike Zone: Area from knees to chest over home plate｜From knee level to chest, above home plate.

Inside/Outside: Close to batter’s body / away from batter｜Near batter / away from batter.

High/Low: Vertical placement control｜Vertical positioning.

2. Game Strategy Terms｜Tactical Terminology

Situation Handling｜Game Scenarios

Windup: Used when bases are empty｜Pitching motion with no runners on base.

Stretch: Used with runners on base to prevent steals｜Set position to deter base stealing.

Hold Runner: Limits runner’s lead distance｜Controls how far runners can lead off.

Critical Decisions｜Key Choices

Intentional Walk: Deliberately walk a strong hitter｜Strategically give a walk to tough batter.

Pitchout: A pitch thrown outside intentionally to catch stealing runners｜Throw outside to catch attempted steals.

⚠️3. Umpire Calls & Special Situations｜Referee Decisions & Edge Cases

Controversial Calls｜Disputed Judgments

Balk: Illegal pitching motion! Advances runners｜Rule violation advancing base runners.

⚠️Common causes: Fake pickoff / interruption in delivery｜Fake moves or sudden stops!

Wild Pitch: Pitch catcher can’t handle, runners advance｜Uncontrolled pitch, runners move up.

Passed Ball: Catcher’s error, not pitcher’s fault｜Catcher mistake, not pitcher’s responsibility.

Edge Cases｜Unusual Situations

Full Count: 3 balls and 2 strikes, next pitch is decisive!｜Count at 3-2, next pitch decides outcome!

No-Hitter: Opponent gets zero hits, a pitching highlight｜No hits allowed, a remarkable achievement.

Rain Delay: Frequent in Guizhou! Game paused due to rain｜Common rain delays in Guizhou, match suspended.

4. Defensive Coordination Terms｜Fielding Teamwork

Infield Plays｜Inside Field Tactics

Double Play: Two outs recorded in one play｜Two outs made in a single sequence.

Cover Base: Pitcher covers first or home plate!｜Pitcher backs up 1st base or home plate!

Outfield Support｜Outfield Backup

Cutoff Man: Relay throw to target base｜Player relays ball to intended base.

Pro Tips Exclusive for Guizhou Pitchers

Humidity Tip: Use rosin bag to prevent slipping!｜Apply rosin powder to combat sweat!

Plateau Effect ⛰️: Thin air → slightly faster pitches!｜Higher altitude means marginally faster pitches!

Psychological Tactic: Throw “waste pitches” to strong hitters!｜Use junk pitches to tire out power hitters!

Checklist

✅ Master 5 main pitch types and their uses｜Know the names and purposes of 5 key pitches

✅ Memorize Balk rules thoroughly!｜Learn Balk regulations by heart!

✅ Prepare quick-dry gloves for rainy games｜Use fast-drying gloves during rain!

✅ Synchronize signs with the catcher!｜Make sure signs match catcher’s signals!