The bullpen for the St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the team’s only consistent strengths this year. While some pitchers have gone cold at times, overall it has been overwhelmingly great. Especially in the second half of the season, Andrew Miller has been no exception.
I took it upon myself to analyze one of the most iconic pitches in baseball. The 37-year-old Miller has baffled the league’s most feared hitters not only in the regular season but also on baseball’s biggest stage, the World Series. But what makes this pitch so exceptional?
When analyzing a pitch, such as Andrew Miller’s slider, a few bases need to be covered (pun intended).