The Challenges and Hopes of Pitchers' Quest for New Pitches in MLB

Pitchers' struggles and efforts to master new pitches in MLB

Pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) are constantly on a quest for new pitches to enhance their arsenal. However, this journey is filled with challenges and frustrations. Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal, for instance, has been striving for years to replicate Clayton Kershaw's slider to no avail.

The process of adding new pitches is not only about impressing but is essential for modern success. Even the best pitchers like Skubal face difficulties. Different pitchers have varying approaches, like Seth Lugo with multiple pitch variations or Gilbert who focuses on a limited set. Young pitchers like Joe Ryan encounter obstacles while evolving their pitch mix.

**Some pitchers find success with new pitches, like Robbie Ray with the changeup he learned from Tarik Skubal. But for many, the search continues, as seen with Skubal and his slider.

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