It features a changeup-like grip and generates changeup-like spin ... Spiking the middle finger "kicks" the ball's axis forward through release, which alters how the ball spins and produces ...

He is armed with a devastating two-pitch combo -- his fastball and changeup -- that ... wrist alignment and release points, but he has not been able to replicate it to the levels he wants.

"It's a really big fastball with a lot of extension ... 6.5 inches more drop than ones with comparable velocities and release points this season. And then there’s a slider for righties and ...

The Fastball’s Waning Spotlight Durán’s ... Conversely, the splitter benefits from the change, as the grip and release angle further accentuate its downward break, enhancing its effectiveness ...