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Henry Knight ambidextrous bullpen videos

New videos of switch pitcher Henry Knight from Seattle


Henry Knight throwing a bullpen left- and right-handed, using 6 different pitch grips. He throws from the stretch to prepare for his role as a relief pitcher.

In the bullpen, he uses glove signals to indicate which pitches he plans to throw.

Pitches: fastball (4-seam; 2-seam), changeup, curveball, sinker, cutter, splitter 



Knight throwing a bullpen right- and left-handed with coach Ron Queen catching. Working on hitting the inside and outside corners of the strike zone.

"Why has our pitching been so great? Our catcher that's why. He looks cumbersome but he's quick as a cat." - Casey Stengel


Ambidextrous pitcher Henry Knight throwing a bullpen, left- and right-handed with Columbia City Reds pitching coach Ron Queen at the K Center in Seattle. Throwing 80% speed - focusing on mechanics and location.

Left-handed (0:00), Right-handed (0:20)




Henry Knight, switch pitcher, throwing right- and left-handed at Driveline Baseball in Puyallup, Washington (Jan 2014). Right-handed (0:05), Left-handed (0:35)

Kyle Boddy is seen recording high-speed video for analysis of pitching mechanics.

Pitches: fastball, changeup, cutter and curveball - from both sides.
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