Baltimore Orioles Knuckleball Pitcher

Baltimore Orioles Knuckleball Pitcher. You might not know who Josh Banks is, but Josh Banks is absolutely fascinating. The knuckleball is an endangered species, and there's a very small pool of people trying to keep it alive.

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The knuckleball is an endangered species, and there's a very small pool of people trying to keep it alive. Encina writes about the Orioles' attempt to groom minor leaguers into knuckleballers , here's a glance at some of the notable names to have. Baltimore's approach may be unconventional, but leaders in the organization are well aware of how effective the knuckleball can be.

Hoyt Wilhelm was likely the most successful knuckleball pitcher to ever pitch in MLB having played for the New York Giants, St.

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell compared its flight to "a butterfly with hiccups." The Baltimore Orioles recently signed Josh Banks to a minor-league contract.

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The knuckleball is an endangered species, and there's a very small pool of people trying to keep it alive. Knuckleball pitchers are baseball players who rely on the knuckleball as their primary pitch, or pitch primarily based on their ability to throw a knuckleball. The knuckleball is known to extend a pitchers longevity on the mound.