A’s starter Chris Bassitt has this long, slow curveball that throws hitters off, often causing them to swing and miss beautifully. It almost forces hitters out of their helmets.
It’s a pitch that A’s manager Bob Melvin brings up periodically when asked about Bassitt, as it’s simply just fun to watch.
Viral pitching Twitter account Pitching Ninja has tweeted out GIFs or this particular pitch multiple times. So you know it’s good.
Chris Bassitt, Nice 69mph Curveball. ud83dudc4du264bufe0f
A man who knows what he wants. pic.twitter.com/QdhB83KTYh— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 12, 2020On Wednesday, during the A’s 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Bassitt even impressed himself with the way his curve was looking.