Tool Time: Top Breaking Ball Hitters Premium Story

Eric Sogard
Eric Sogard
By Denis Savage
MadFriars.com
Date: Feb 20, 2009

The focus of most hitters is on the fastball. Sitting dead-red and laying off the tough breaking ball can help the average. Being proficient in hitting the breaking ball and off-speed pitches, however, becomes more important the higher one goes. These San Diego Padres prospects are the best at plying that trade.

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