knuckleballer

Example Sentences

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“I threw fastballs and knuckleballs in Little League,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022

“We throw knuckleballs to each other every day,” said Reynolds, who had begged Manager Dave Martinez for such a chance.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2018

I threw two knuckleballs and I struck him out.

From The Guardian • Sep. 23, 2016

“I mean, some knuckleballs are 60 miles an hour, and they strike people out. It’s definitely possible. It’s only a matter of time.”

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2016

He threw almost exclusively knuckleballs — fastballs only for put-away pitches — as he pitched his team to victory, and, eventually to a state championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2016