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In an era prizing velocity, more than 20,000 curveballs a year have disappeared from MLB

Posted 7/14/25

Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and sweepers. Curveball usage dropped from 10.7% in 2019 to 8.4% this season, with 22,962 …

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