Some thoughts on my time with @LIDucks and rejoining @DiablosRojosMX to try and win a third consecutive championship. Oh, and an announcement at the end
Most pitchers who can't throw a curveball for strikes are making the same mistake — their hand is late and the middle finger never takes over.
Here's a drill that fixes it fast.
Bounce the ball halfway to your partner. That's it. Simple.
But watch where it kicks when it hits the ground. If you've got true 12-6 spin, the ball kicks straight forward toward your partner. Dead straight. No side movement.
If it kicks sideways, you've got sidespin. That's a sweeper, not a curveball. Your hand isn't finishing the job.
What the drill actually forces you to do: get your hand out in front early, and let the middle finger pull straight down through the pitch. That's what creates true 12-6 rotation. The ground doesn't lie — it shows you exactly what kind of spin you put on the ball.
A lot of guys think they're throwing a curveball but the ground reveals it's really a slurve or a sweeper. The ball kicking sideways is instant feedback. No guessing.
Once you can bounce it straight to your partner a few times and feel the middle finger doing the work — now shift your eyes. Look at your catcher's chest instead of the halfway point. Same feel, different target.
That's how you translate the drill into a real pitch.
If your curveball is pulling to the glove side or hanging high on the arm side, try this before anything else.
Trevor exceeded every expectation during his time with us. From his dominance on the mound to his commitment to fans, he had tremendous impact both on & off field. While we hoped to see him return to MLB, we’re excited for this next opportunity & wish him continued success in LMB