Erik Miller, a left-handed pitcher for the Giants, has revived his sinker pitch after a seven-year hiatus. During a recent bullpen session at Oracle Park, his first throw astonished analysts due to its extraordinary movement. Pitching coach J.P. Martinez encouraged Miller to experiment with the sinker, which complements his four-seam fastball and poses challenges for left-handed hitters. This strategic adjustment not only reintroduces an old pitch for Miller but also enhances his ability to neutralize opponents, showcasing an impressive combination of velocity and movement with his newly developed sinker.
I looked back at the analysts. Their jaws both dropped... Like, Holy [expletive], that was legit. The movement on that was unreal for that pitch.
Sometimes, when you put a pitch in a guy's hand, it's just clear from the first or second throw... That was the case with his sinker.
Hey, if you throw your four-seam from the same slot as the changeup, we could probably put a two-seam in your hand and they'll separate.
The first one he ever threw had like 20 inches of (horizontal movement). He threw it down-and-away to a lefty, and it came back middle.
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