Pitching Secrets of the Pros : Big-League Hurlers Reveal the Tricks of Their Trade

by Stewart, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9780071418256
• ISBN10: 0071418253
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

The first book of its kind to teach the art of pitching from an anecdotal perspective, Pitching Secrets of the Pros provides a wealth of practical information through exclusive interviews and historical research. Gaylord Perry, Trevor Hoffman, Curt Schilling, Bob Feller, and Greg Maddux are only a few of the big-league pitchers and catchers who share their insights with aspiring hurlers, teaching readers about styles and strategies, fastballs and faults, and everything they need to gain a competitive edge on the mound.

Author Biography

Wayne Stewart has covered the baseball world as a writer for twenty-five years, interviewing many Hall of Fame hurlers along the way. He has written seventeen baseball books in addition to nearly seven hundred articles for national publications such as Baseball Digest, USA Today/Baseball Weekly, and Boys' Life. He lives in Lorain, Ohio, with his wife and two sons.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Foreword	ix
1 Styles of Pitching	1	(16)
2 Pitching Theories	17	(12)
3 Preparation and Training	29	(24)
4 Types of Pitches	53	(28)
5 Attitude and Confidence Factors	81	(14)
6 Pitching Tips and Techniques	95	(8)
7 Cheating on the Mound	103	(4)
8 Catchers' Influence	107	(6)
9 The Bullpen	113	(10)
10 The Art of Intimidation	123	(10)
11 Intangibles and Other Insights	133	(20)
12 Secrets of Select Pitchers	153	(36)
Bibliography	189	(2)
Index	191