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The return of the knuckleball pitch at Padres Spring Training

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San Diego PadresFebruary 18, 2025 5:18 pm

The return of the knuckleball pitch at Padres Spring Training

While at Padres Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona, Padres pitcher Matt Waldron is bringing back an old but “new” style of throwing in Major League Baseball: the knuckleball pitch. NBC 7’s Derek Togerson explains how Waldron’s unconventional pitching style gives him an edge while playing.

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