It was the best stuff I ever had, ... When I had nine strike-outs, I decided to go all the way. But it cost me the game because I started to challenge every batter.
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That's the past. I don't agree with retrospect.
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To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and roughly half the distance to the mound.
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I realized after going through the interview that I don't want to be in baseball.
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