When the cut fastball is pitched skillfully at speed, particularly against the opposite hand batter (that is, a right-handed pitcher facing a left-handed hitter), the pitch can crack and split a …

Jun 13, 2025 · The cut fastball, or cutter, is a variation of either a two- or four-seam fastball. When thrown as a right-handed pitch, it moves from right to left, almost like a curveball, but with later, …

Nov 12, 2025 · What Is a Cut Fastball? A cut fastball is a pitch that combines the velocity of a traditional fastball with an added element of lateral movement. Unlike the standard four-seam …

A cutter is a version of the fastball, designed to move slightly toward the pitcher's glove side as it reaches home plate -- a cutter from a right-handed pitcher will "cut" away from a right-handed …

May 19, 2020 · A cutter, or cut fastball as it's sometimes called, is a slight variation on a two-seam or four-seam fastball. The pitch moves from right to left for right-handed pitchers and left to …

The cutter, also called a cut fastball, is a fastball with movement, not a breaking pitch. It will only be a few miles per hour slower than a fastball, and it should have a slight late break.

Oct 7, 2022 · To throw a cutter, pitchers take their normal fastball grip and shift their fingers slightly off center to apply more pressure to the outer edge of the ball with firm pressure …

Mar 29, 2025 · It’s a pitch that blends the velocity of a fastball with the deception of a breaking ball, making it a powerful weapon in a pitcher’s arsenal. This guide delves into the intricacies …

Mar 1, 2024 · A cutter, or cut fastball, is a pitch in baseball that combines the speed of a fastball with the slight, late movement of a slider. It’s thrown so that the ball veers slightly to the glove …

Apr 5, 2025 · Few pitches in baseball carry the mystique and effectiveness of the cutter, or cut fastball. It looks like a fastball, comes out of the pitcher’s hand like a fastball, and yet—just as …