The article details the origin of the 'kick change' pitch, crafted by Leif Strom, a former minor leaguer turned coach. After noticing a unique changeup from a player he coached, Strom, now director of pitching at Tread Athletics, helped develop this innovative pitch. The kick change is characterized by a specific finger positioning that results in a sharper drop compared to traditional changeups. As MLB players experiment with this pitch, it could become a valuable addition to their arsenal, potentially enhancing pitching strategies in the game.
"Pitch design is specifically special because it's something that you can actually have click in like a second. It takes one time to do it and you're hooked."
"Strom is a former minor leaguer, picked in the 21st round by the Washington Nationals in 2017. He spent four seasons in the minors before his arm told him to quit..."
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