Most effective 4th pitch?

[Pesan915]

I have nasty closer for the Marlins and I am a month into my AA career and would like to add a 4th pitch. I currently have Running fastball, Circle change and Cutter, all 3 pitches VERY effective for RH & LH hitters. From your experience whats another pitch I can add to make my closer more dominant? No Knuckleballs please. Is not really realistic when my guy throws 98 MPH.

Thanks in advance fellas.

[krmarks]

Probably a slider, or if you want to be different, a 12-6 curve or splitfinger might be fun. Test them out with a player in exhibition and see what you like more.

[Pesan915]

Quote: Originally Posted by krmarks

Probably a slider, or if you want to be different, a 12-6 curve or splitfinger might be fun. Test them out with a player in exhibition and see what you like more.

Yeah I'm thinking the slider might be more devastating. Thanks bud.

[DirrtySouth78]

I added a splitter to my SP and it is devastating. I get guys to chase it and get called 3rd strikes with it as well. I also get alot of DP grounders with it. As long as your guy don't hang it too much its a great pitch.

I use classic pitching BTW, so not sure how effective it would be with other pitching methods

[Pesan915]

Quote: Originally Posted by DirrtySouth78

I added a splitter to my SP and it is devastating. I get guys to chase it and get called 3rd strikes with it as well. I also get alot of DP grounders with it. As long as your guy don't hang it too much its a great pitch. I use classic pitching BTW, so not sure how effective it would be with other pitching methods

I've been debating to add a Splitter as well, but not sure if its similar to the Circle-Change I already have as well since they both drop.

[Byrne]

Are you a right handed or left handed pitcher? That would impact my decision, though I think I would suggest a slider either way.

[sherrane]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pesan915

I have nasty closer for the Marlins and I am a month into my AA career and would like to add a 4th pitch. I currently have Running fastball, Circle change and Cutter, all 3 pitches VERY effective for RH & LH hitters. From your experience whats another pitch I can add to make my closer more dominant? No Knuckleballs please. Is not really realistic when my guy throws 98 MPH. Thanks in advance fellas.

I would consider a 12-6 curve or something else that breaks straight down for when a double play is needed. It sounds as if you have two strikeout pitches and you try to get grounders with the circle change.

[1stpitchhacker]

I'd go with something that moves more sideways rather than down. You already have a change up.