Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. He had another shoulder operation in 1987, returned to pitch in 38 games with a 4.76 ERA and 14 saves in 1988, then retired at age 35. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through his family and through Cardinal Nation!. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;padding-top:2px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{height:100%;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;touch-action:manipulation;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ The irony of that is that he struck out Gorman Thomas for the last out of the World Series on a high fastball that was just 84 miles per hour.","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"1982-10-21T00:05:00Z","description":"Bruce Sutter gets the final out in Game 7 as the Cardinals defeat the Brewers in the 1982 World Series","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:56","mp4AvcPlayback":null,"slug":"sutter-gets-final-out-in-82-ws-c19863867","tags":[{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-away-team-id-158","title":"HBmig away_team_id: 158"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-subject-mlbmobile-application-highlight","title":"HBmig MLBMOBILE_APPLICATION_HIGHLIGHT"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mlbtax-vtp-1980","title":"HBmig 1980s"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-subject-mlbcom-no-transcode","title":"HBmig MLBCOM_NO_TRANSCODE"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mmtax-shareable","title":"HBmig FB shareable (internal)"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"gamepk-67813","title":"1982/10/20 mil@stl"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-138","title":"St. Louis Cardinals"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-138","title":"HBmig 138"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-subject-mlbcom-top-play","title":"HBmig MLBCOM_TOP_PLAY"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"playerid-123004","title":"Bruce Sutter"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-combined-media-state-media-archive","title":"HBmig MEDIA_ARCHIVE"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mlbtax-save","title":"HBmig Save"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-home-team-id-138","title":"HBmig home_team_id: 138"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"final-play","title":"final play"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"classic","title":"classic"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight"}],"templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/oqxxfgj4ovoozdnidoqq","title":"Cardinals win 1982 World Series","type":"video","url":"/video/sutter-gets-final-out-in-82-ws-c19863867"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Chad Sutter, son of the legendary closer, stressed the importance of the Cardinals organization and its fan base to Bruce in a statement released on Friday morning.\n\nBeing a St. Louis Cardinal was an honor he cherished deeply, Chad Sutter said. That way, you can still get good wrist-snap upon release. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo a{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ Betances Slurve Jim Palmer/Zach Greinkes/Bert Byleven Big Curveball (for Bert/Jim its the 12-6, for Greinke its just the curve) Zach Britton/Orel Hershiser's Sinker up in the zone N. Ryan/B. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ The longtime Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley does not have a pitcher who throws one. Bruce Sutter, one of the best splitter pitchers in the history of the game, says that it is very important to put your thumb on the back seam, not the front seam. Overall, 24 out of 62 pitchers landed on the DL, That number might look high, but it matches up exactly with Jeff Zimmerman's finding that the average starting pitcher has a 39 percent chance of going on the DL. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter has died at age 69, the St. Louis Cardinals announced Friday. From Jack Morris and Roger Clemens to practically every pitcher on Roger Craigs staff in San Francisco, the split-finger fastball was the ticket to success on the mound. Sutter was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006 as the first pitcher without a single starting assignment to be elected. He wasnt quite as good in 1978, though still made the NL All-Star team for the second straight year. But Sutters performance declined in 1985 and after the season he had shoulder surgery. It is for sale at a price of $ .99. .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g163[id="Styles__OEmbedContainer-oapuup-0"]{content:"epHHrr,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu{border-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ The splitter is a very effective pitch. Then, he says, you just throw a fastball. But first, check out this splitter from Masahiro Tanaka and tell me it isn't awesome: Tanaka's splitter hits the triple crown of traits for what a dominant pitch should exhibitgood velocity, generates ground balls, and gets whiffs. .blUWSx .share-button__link--message{position:absolute;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;height:100%;left:-105px;bottom:2px;padding:0 5px;border-radius:5px;background:#041E42;color:#ffffff;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ Sutter's splitter reason for Fame | The Seattle Times Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Some more guesses as to who will be on the field at Wrigley on March 30. .blLcNM .content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__nav-item{margin-right:8px;width:18px;height:14px;float:left;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list:focus{outline:0;}/*!sc*/ The grip is firm. Keep your index and middle fingers extended upward; wrist should remain stiff. He also gave a lot of credit to Mike Roarke, a former Big League catcher, who helped him with that pitch. Where as a fastball spins from the bottom to top (which is known as "backspin"), a curveball spins from top to bottom. "When Bruce Sutter is ready for the big leagues, that's the day the Communists take over," he reported to the Cubs' minor league staff. The thumb rotates up while your middle and index fingers rotate down. bruce sutter splitter grip - kipceramika.com I always felt like he was a brother. @media (max-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos--no-sponsor{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ Bruce Sutter Passes Away - MLB Trade Rumors I think there is a correlation between some stresses put on the arms some guys have had elbow problems, forearm problems, shoulder problems and that pitch, Scioscia said. Because of its deceptively slower velocity and sharp drop, a splitter is designed to get the hitter's bat ahead of the pitch and induce weak contact. Theres not much video of Sutter that survives from that time, but here he is striking out Jim Rice in the 1979 All-Star Game. At 55 feet the ball dropped clear out of the strike zone. Did you know Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter may have had one of the best splitters in the history of baseball, according to baseball analysts? I was so honored when he gave me a shout-out at his induction at the Hall of Fame. .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g160[id="newsletterOptinstyle__InputWrapper-sc-d7sh2p-5"]{content:"hYmwpY,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ Sutter and the split-fingered fastball -- a pitch he learned from Cubs Minor League instructor Fred Martin following an arm surgery in 1973 -- became forever linked in the history of the game. .hSQYJO{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:35px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ Do it while you're watching TV or in study hall at school. html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb img{margin:auto;}/*!sc*/ Hall of Fame reliever Bruce Sutter, who began his career with the Cubs, revolutionized the split-finger fastball and won the 1979 National League Cy Young Award, has died. The Cubs, however, started Sutter with the Class A Key West Conchs in 1974. The index and ring fingers are placed on either side of the baseball for balance, and the thumb is placed directly below the baseball. b,strong{font-weight:bolder;}/*!sc*/ Bruce Sutter, split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69 We lost a wonderful person, a very humble guy and a great teammate, said Herzog, who added that he didnt learn of Sutters illness until a week ago, and that he only got word on Thursday that the former standout closer was being rushed to a Georgia hospital. button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ One thing I did not recall when looking up Sutters career is that he was originally drafted by the Washington Senators out of high school in Pennsylvania in 1970. Bruce will be remembered as one of the best pitchers in the histories of two of our most historic franchises. data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ To the Cardinals, his teammates and, most importantly, the greatest fans in all of sports, we thank you for all of the love and support over the years. Bruce ascended from being a nondrafted free agent to the heights of baseball by pioneering the split-fingered fastball. Sutters legacy will forever live on in the split-fingered fastball, which has since become a prominent pitch at every level. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Philadelphias Roy Halladay, the Angels Dan Haren and Bostons Jonathan Papelbon are among the pitchers who still have it in their arsenals, but concerns about the strain it can put on a pitchers arm are prompting some teams to ban their prospects from throwing it. The grip causes the ball to tumble. pic.twitter.com/BjxKBnK0Lw. During his career, he fought through devastating elbow and shoulder injuries and underwent three surgeries, yet retained his calm demeanor and ability to stay poised under pressure as he became the first pitcher to lead the National League in saves five times. By 1989, his rotator cuff was severely torn, and the Braves released him in November. 2. Typically, it's only a good pitch if you've got bigger hands. The thumb is along the seam of the bottom, on the back seam. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{width:100%;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-align-content:center;-ms-flex-line-pack:center;align-content:center;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ To throw a splitter, Sutter says you do the following: "Position your thumb on the back seam and throw a fastball. (Your index finger will be used to aim the baseball at your target.). data-styled.g167[id="Styles__StoryPartContainer-sc-1mfrmm0-0"]{content:"groqnz,"}/*!sc*/ You got a bad delivery, youre going to get hurt. .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(3){-webkit-transform:rotate(-45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-45deg);transform:rotate(-45deg);}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ Nowadays, the splitter has fallen out of favor. If your wrist is slightly cocked to the throwing hand's thumb side, your wrist-snap will enable you to have the pitch come off of the thumb-side of your index finger, which, in turn, promotes good spin on the ball. A six-time All-Star, Sutter led the National League in saves for five years and won the 1979 Cy Young Award. When this pitch is thrown, your thumb should rotate upward, and your middle finger should snap downward while your index finger points in the direction of your target. A splitter is generally only slightly faster than a changeup. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ He missed the entire 1987 season before posting a career-worst 1-4 record in 1988 while dealing with ongoing shoulder problems. Not every team in the league is shying away from the splitter. However, many pitchers who are learning this pitch for the first time, aren't comfortable with the "tucking" part. (But I also think this is a great grip for more advanced pitchers to use in a practice setting if you're having trouble with your breaking ball. In his first season as a professional in 1972, Sutter experienced pain in his right elbow while pitching in the Gulf Coast League and was shut down for the rest of the year. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ Theres a fairly strong feeling that were not going to teach anybody the split-finger at the early stage, the Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. Bruce Sutter, split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69 .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ The Conchs were a terrible team they finished dead last in the league at 37-94 but produced several MLB players including Sutter, Joe Wallis, Donnie Moore and Mike Krukow. Sutter posted a 1.38 ERA and 1.031 WHIP with 65 strikeouts in 64 innings in 1974 split between Key West and Double-A Midland, had a similarly good year in Midland in 1975 and after seven dominant games in Triple-A in 1976, was promoted to the Cubs, where he made his MLB debut in garbage time in the ninth inning of a 14-2 loss to the Reds May 9, 1976. body{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g162[id="Styles__NewsletterOptinContainer-sc-10yslsy-0"]{content:"sczZi,"}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo{-webkit-flex:0 1 auto;-ms-flex:0 1 auto;flex:0 1 auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;text-align:left;height:56px;padding:0 16px 0 0;}/*!sc*/ Howard Bruce Sutter was born in Lancaster, Pa. on Jan. 8, 1953. Your thumb and pinky finger should be placed on the smooth leather directly underneath the baseball (as shown in the middle picture). @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Gambling problem? Remember to slightly cock your wrist, but don't stiffen it. He was a six-time All-Star and a four-time winner of the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account{-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;padding:0 0 0 4px;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ A great way to develop the "fastball mechanics" but changeup speed is to practice throwing your changeup as you long toss (throwing beyond 90 feet). The results were immediate. Lets take a look at the injury history of pitchers who utilize the splitter. He is a member of both teams Halls of Fame. .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media only screen and (min-width:568px){.kwDmpG{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-flex:1;-webkit-flex-grow:1;-ms-flex-positive:1;flex-grow:1;margin-right:8px;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header a:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header button:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class*='__nav']:focus{outline:1px dotted #fff;}/*!sc*/ The average speed of all splitters in the majors is 84-85 mph. .hHLkAw input{position:relative;font-size:15px;line-height:32px;color:#444444;font-weight:400;height:32px;padding:0 8px;width:100%;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #444444;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ Today's Posts; Member List; Calendar; Forum; General Baseball; History of the Game; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"ebrWqN,iQELft,"}/*!sc*/ Explore my pitching workouts and throwing programs for players who work hard and don't make excuses. Im not even saying theres proven data that a split-finger hurts somebody, but its always in the back of your mind or in the back of their mind that this might not be a good idea and lets work on a changeup instead.. sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/

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