knuckleballer

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That was the third of four strikeouts for the active strikeouts leader, who passed Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro for 11th place.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

But Braves Manager Brian Snitker later explained that Albies, who is more comfortable batting right-handed, treated Harper like a knuckleballer.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021

Alvarez and Toro connected in the seventh off knuckleballer Mickey Jannis and McCormick added a solo shot in the eighth.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2021

The Orioles selected the contract of RH knuckleballer Mickey Jannis from Triple-A Norfolk and designated RHP Mac Sceroler for assignment.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2021

Times’ piece about knuckleballs even though Bouton became a knuckleballer late in his career and devoted much of his book to the pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2021