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What kind of pitch is an eephus?

Retry Correct Incorrect You only rarely see the eephus pitch, which is usually thrown to mess up a hitter’s timing and vision. It’s a bit like facing a slow-pitch softball pitch in a big league baseball game.

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What kind of pitch is an eephus?

• A pitch that’s lobbed, often high in the air
• One that bounces off the ground before reaching the plate
• A pitch with no movement
• A very slow curveball