How To Throw Trevor Bauer's Cutter

[@JT-1979]

Keep the different pitches (in this format) coming!! Helps the younger kids understand what the balls are actually doing that causes movement and also the importance of masking the different pitches so they look the same early out of the hand. Great work!

[@blakethornsbrough1528]

Most professional pitchers agree that kids shouldn't throw a slider/cutter because of the impact to your arm.

[@OffCourtProductions]

I feel like personally kids should only throw a fastball and maybe some sort of change up, because if you were watching the LLWS the chris sale look alike was throwing a curve and slider and dropping his elbow when he threw it.

[@theRealUmpZY]

@@blakethornsbrough1528 well if he says not to then it’s not on him

[@blakethornsbrough1528]

@@theRealUmpZY right but regardless of how great a parent thinks their kid is and how capable he is of taking care of himself the truth is most kids will never be in a position to really need to throw a cutter. Teach them how to throw with accuracy and to develop a changeup and they'll be good until they're in their mid teens.

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

@@blakethornsbrough1528 a cutter is not bad at all, and is more focused on the pressure you put on your middle finger...not your arm action

[@georgesilva4999]

Man, I really like this guy. Wish he was still in the league. How many other pitchers do you see making videos like this to help kids out.

[@lakersfanalbq]

ZERO . Period . I was just telling this to my 12 who is starting in LL Allstars this year . And this is the "bad guy " huh ??? Unreal how we treat dudes like Trevor . Trevor , you RULE BRO !

[@chrismccarty5522]

You're a professor of pitching science...I hope you get back on the mound soon...if not you are a future pitching coach for sure

[@yugster78]

Professor Bauer. He's going to make a brilliant coach.

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

*Everyone be quiet please*

[@rileymartin9220]

Love this. As a minor leaguer myself who has been messing around with a cutter this really helps visual what shape and data I’m looking for. Keep it up man.

[@justelisan1766]

Congrats! Hope to see you make it far! Low-A with Cubs. Just believe in yourself and always try to learn more

[@CalebButterworth-cr3yc]

I watched you in Iowa! It was great to see you perform! Go Cubs Go!!!

[@wadewilson-xi1zs]

Thanks Trevor for doing these videos, they help me out so much when teaching my son & my little league team.

[@zimbobway3137]

I don’t play baseball but I imagine there’s some really good young pitchers that will spend hours pouring over this video. You’re the man for putting these out. Trevor Bauer is for the people 🙌

[@agoogleuser7784]

I don’t play baseball, never have, and don’t even watch baseball but your breakdowns are fascinating to watch and your vlog is killer.

[@mattriggs6755]

Terrific! Thank you. The best part is watching the initial similarity in fight paths and then the divergence - and how/when you can use that to deceive hitters.

[@camouflagedrambo]

Super cool to be able to see the slow motion and be educated about this technology.

[@bat__bat]

Awesome graphics. This is pretty much how I visualize pitching anyway. It's just tremendous repetition and determination, research, experimenting, etc to get the ball to spin consistently with a comfortable enough grip. Each pitcher has a natural advantage for certain spin, and they gotta really foster that into a working combination that fools hitters. Hearing ohtani and gausman and others speak about blisters forming from snapping the ball seams so hard it helps explain that .0001 of a second during the pitcher's release. I love how u mentioned the way the ball 'feels like' it's leaving your hand is going to be different than how it is really leaving your hand. Film is the key to matching that grip feel to spins, hand rotation, alignment of wrist to forearm and so forth. God it must be so satisfying to throw a pitch that perfectly breaks how you command it to.

[@nickrandazzo9805]

Love the pitch overlay and the graph breakdown, but next time can you also throw the pitches live? I’d love to see you do it live after you breakdown the science of your pitches

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

Yes, I will next time.

[@NYG1991]

Against live hitters would be great!

[@thepecker4815]

I'm glad there wasn't a Quiz @ the end of this video!!

[@TheFool616]

I wish I had someone with this level of understanding and comprehension when I pitched as a kid. I probably would have kept playing. Love the level of information, makes me want to play again.

[@gavinb.8005]

Three things. 1. 2022 NL Cy Young. 2. Well incorporated Tatis joke. 3. You made this video right when I was trying to learn a cutter. Amazing video!

[@slyscot3189]

i threw a cutter 40% of the time in high school and college. this is exactly my thought process in throwing the cutter. without gravity in effect, i would try to actuate the spin of the ball to keep the ball in the upper left quadrant as a RHP. this is very well articulated, trevor. well done. I always tried to implement a pitch type to match each quadrant in my pitching arsenal.

[@jeffreyfigueroa4423]

This is the most concise pitching video on the internet hands down. I’d love if you could revisit the curve ball in this format because seeing the way the ball spins and breaks from the side and the top really clicked that “aha” moment for me

[@EnjoyerofYoutube]

This is pure genius. Can't wait to watch you pitch next season.

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

Ok.

[@EnjoyerofYoutube]

@@buttsexwithbabies2316 Okay.

[@senorpoopiedoggie]

@@EnjoyerofKZbin Okay.

[@manjeetnirula4633]

If there is a season

[@Raddland]

What a crafty dude. This is a killer look at how a pitcher has to think. Much appreciated!

[@michaelpihkal]

Thank You. I can hear the passion in your voice that you have for pitching. Can't keep a passion like that down. I appreciate you sharing.

[@tootallforbaseball]

I appreciate the fact that you take the time to make these videos. Many would guard their secrets!

[@skippyice]

its 3 am mr bauer, i cant stop watching these videos let me sleep

[@proper_noun436]

the visuals kept me engaged. quality stuff

[@dawsonplayz4030]

this helped so much. i was havin trouble trying to find a grip and why it wasnt moving thx

[@dazdealz4648]

Nice seeing the slow mode breakdown. It's very hard to find this type of tutorial. Great Job

[@monkeyperhaps4563]

I fixed my cutter watching this video and it made me understand why it doesn’t curve sometimes

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

Excellent stuff! This was the best pitch design video that I've seen. You (I) really need to see the graph of the axes and the slow mo of the way it comes off the hand to really understand what a pitch is supposed to do. Can't wait for your other videos!

[@gioGrandCombo]

Awesome overlays. I enjoy the science and the mental chess game with the hitter. Glad to see a cutter in action. Most videos don’t do this pitch justice.

[@johnnielehr3169]

My son and I have been following for some time now and I can’t thank you enough for you and what you do with your channel. You’re doing so much for the youth it’s insane! Much appreciated TB ⚡️

[@spacedoutfilms]

My gawd finally! Someone explaining pitches on a real level!! Even for Bauer this was extraordinary and his tips are usual that!. Only thing I’d say maybe slow down explaining some of the info not the visual part, but speaking part. Dunno if TB went over this but like to hear dynamics on catcher, pitcher. Strange how some pitchers only work with certain catchers but then some pitchers are really flexible on catchers…

[@andrewtavani]

This is great, Trevor. So thorough and explained with such expertise. Awesome graphics, too. Wish there was something like this when I was a kid. Wondering if in future videos you could focus a little more on how you grip the ball and the hand/arm action you use. I realize you said that the specific grip is not that important, but I think it would be cool to get a closer look, with the ball in your hand, at exactly how you’re gripping the ball and where you’re applying pressure.

[@maltisharma3823]

Pitching seems so much more complicated than batting. You really know your stuff and are a good teacher. I'm strictly a spectator but I can see how useful your vids would be for s player.

[@StrideX21]

I'd say easy to learn but impossible to master lmao. So much that goes into pitch design but it's easy to get on the mound and just throw over the plate if that makes sense.

[@kaleback6827]

Bro I love these vid keep them up and there’s nothing wrong with them I actually learn something every vid

[@yunak9665]

This is Master's level education stuff. Thank you so much for offering this for free. You are inspiring the next generation of players, truly, and keeping fans like me engaged when MLB couldn't give a rat's ass.

[@ren-chon6123]

Trevor you really are amazing, i have never played baseball but still ended up understanding everything. You and Sim really got me into baseball

[@johnbauer9962]

I want a more in depth discussion of the forces acting on the baseball. For example, where does the Magnus force act on the pitch, according to the axis of rotation and spin direction. Also, It would be helpful if you could define those concepts, and how it affects the trajectory of each one of your pitches.

[@yugster78]

Wow this is the best vid explaining pitching movement ive seen!

[@Bbeaucha88]

I would love to see Trevor pair up with the local university physics Dept and get some high detail physics simulations running with animations. His passion paired with the passion of a physics professor would be awesome to watch.

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

*I HAVE MASSIVE JUMBOS IN MY GYM SHORTS*

[@Bbeaucha88]

@@buttsexwithbabies2316 I am very proud of you.

[@agentsticks1]

Awesome video man I'll put that to use in my men's league. 43 and still cutting them up...

[@dazdealz4648]

"Unless you're Tatis and look back at the catcher" lmao

[@dphotos007]

I take it Tatis will not like that cheating comment. All I know is I wanted every single Astro player in 2017 to had been punished for their cheating. The cheating players still kept their title and their World Series bonus pay. While the manager and coaches got suspended along with the GM being fired. Why them and not the players who were the ones who did the cheating? Some of the Dodgers pitching careers were hurt by the cheating.

[@didsomeoneask]

@@dphotos007 not just the astros a few other teams and probably many but the astros were the first to be known and that put all the blame on them. i get that they stole the ws, but they couldve also punished teams like the red sox more

[@wadewilson-xi1zs]

That was awesome!

[@uyrnand]

Love how he had to throw that in there 😂

[@ArcherRon]

Loved the format - looking forward to seeing more pitch breakdowns like this!

[@Fueg0scar]

Hopefully we see you on the field this year pitching in la my guy I’m rooting for you been a fan since your ucla days

[@glencocoleny859]

Great video really liked how you explained the pitches and explained the rotation on a pitch.

[@ivansilva7631]

Awesome content Trev. It's going to help everyone out at all levels with understanding their own pitching mechanics and how to develop their pitch design.

[@edwardanthony7283]

Your videos are professionally done & are very informative. Should be proud of yourself.

[@boeraneth5263]

That was legit awesome tutorial…any theories on what made Mariano’s cutter such an outlier? From interviews he always said it had four seam spin so my guess was he was able to generate less gyro spin then most so it resemble a lefty fastball, but coming from a righty… it could explain the above average “rise” he had on his cutter.

[@josephchapman6882]

Hope to see you a line up soon. Good spliter works well down and away.

[@kanelandes3485]

I hope to see you in blue on the mound this year!!!!!!

[@benpattison2383]

This is genius level stuff. Really great to watch. All the support to you.

[@beachbummer3434]

love the spin vids and overlays...great stuff

[@nickcrandell6083]

Cutter nation 🤝

[@flaminglightning3600]

This was very useful thanks trev

[@oakiepokie3710]

Im 13 and Ive thrown this and a preset curveball (I preset my wrist so I dont have to snap it) I have been striking out a ton if hitters. Kids my age know how to hit a slider and a curveball but not a cutter. Low outside or any inside cutters most kids dont know how to hit it. I found this useful for me😊

[@YetiMama]

Dude, I heard about your unfortunate “Me too” fallout crap from Steven Crowder. I feel for you. I’m glad you were smart enough to start a KZbin empire.

[@joecap1]

Incredibly insightful feedback Trevor. Thank you.

[@metfan5183]

One thing you could add could be how major league hitters are still able to recognize the pitch even though many major league pitchers have perfected their pitch design. Obviously you're not a hitter but what do you think they think about when they have many different pitches they face everyday?

[@IShallNotFall]

Great work Trev, would absolutely love to see your 2-seamer next. I've been working on one myself and I've been struggling to get any substantial run on the ball.

[@jackiesee1907]

Love the videos, very helpful for me to teach my son about pitching, pitching dynamics and how to use pitches and why. That said, I think I would prefer a cutter with more of a 11-5 rotation which I think would be easier to control, a little faster, likely a later break but not as much movement

[@jovanm22]

Your such an Engineer! Love the content. Keep it up. My son needs help with calculus and graphing parabolas. Maybe your next video! From an Engineer, I follow your explanations very well:)

[@xLNDxBama]

Trevor is also a Engineer major

[@JoshPedronan]

Never thought i would learn more from Trevor than all my math teachers combined

[@micahshotthat]

Gotta keep your grades up if u wanna play college ball

[@buttsexwithbabies2316]

That was a very random comment.... seek help.

[@justelisan1766]

Not just math but science too!

[@brianlentz6230]

Wow this stuff is gold. Keep these coming Trevor!

[@rickdrop5971]

Suggestion!!! Place two dots on the ball of different colors on the football style axis so that kids can see the ball and the gyro more pronounce or less with the different pitches. It would be good to see the different dot sides show up on a spin. Also explain seam position or finger seam placement. Thanks for this man, you are deffinatly going to improve pitching for generations. Do you prefer COACH BAUER OR COACH TREVOR!!!!????????

[@shanescott7343]

Thank you so much for your pitching tips, you make it so easy to follow.

[@grandslamgloves8305]

Untouchable !

[@blindjustice_]

I want to understand the actual grip better. The finger and thumb placement specifically. Can you do a video comparing your grip to Mariano Rivera’s?

[@Mast3rCod3x]

I haven't played baseball since Pony league, Never played high school or collage. I'ma tryout for a team in February then I will try out for the Round Rock Express, Yeah I'ma dreamer but I have a Beautiful Swing and I cant let it go to waist any longer. I watch your videos so I know what's coming. They have no idea what's coming for them!! If my plan doesn't work then Ill take your advice and pull some Fernando Tatis moves LOL

[@brackie1]

Wonderful contribution to what creates air voids in front of spinning baseballs. I am taking notes. Thanks Trevor a.k.a. "a real voter"

[@eeeyyyeee]

This is incredible Trevor.

[@MillionthUsername]

You can also throw a cutter by using a two-seam grip and just changing the angle of your wrist at release. If you can throw a good two-seamer, you will be able to see the "bald" (no seams) part of the ball on each side (though it doesn't have to be perfect). If you then orient your wrist to the to the left (RH pitcher) slightly (while your fingers stay on top of the ball in a two-seam grip), you will insure that as the pitcher you will see one side of the bald spot at an angle from the back of the ball and that the leading edge of the ball will show the other bald spot to the batter. This will cause the ball to dart left (from a RH pitcher) as it approaches the plate. This movement is also attributed to a difference in air pressure as one side of the leading edge is smooth while the other side is rough (seams). This pushes the ball to the rough side (this is the idea behind getting a scuffed ball to move as well, which is why umpires are taught to remove scuffed balls from play). If you orient the ball coming out of your hand the other way, you can make it dart to the right. And of course you can also throw a sinker with a two-seam grip if you get one of the bald spots to orient upwards and the other downwards to some degree. This destroys lift at the bottom of the ball and allows gravity to pull it down faster than a normal four-seam fastball. So it will dive as it gets to the plate, and depending on the orientation of the ball it may dart right (for a righty) as well as drop.

[@thecman26]

Have you ever thought of opening a university of pitching there in your facility in Scottsdale? You have so much knowledge to share! Maybe Buster could be the dean of pitchers? ;) Lol

[@angelodecasas5568]

Dope video! Can’t wait to see you back in dodger blue!

[@jeremywags]

Brilliant content. I love your explanations. Thank you for doing this.

[@joshuapatrick682]

What about seam shifted wake’s effects on Gyro spin?

[@philricke8372]

Shots fired at Tatis! He definitely knew it was a cutter because he stretched out to get contact on that ball that was 8" off the plate and down. I don't know if it was because he peeked or didn't peek because everyone knows they use different sequences to sign pitches but somehow he knew where that ball was going right off the mound.

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

He totally peaked. For sure. And they really only use different signs when there is somebody on second. I can guarantee the Padres know the Dodgers signs well and vice versa. Tatis knew what was coming and nailed it.

[@ghrohrs2020]

Pretty cool. I love "tunneling". Thank you professor. 👨‍🏫

[@brettb9541]

Lotta love for you Trevor.

[@310chris18]

I'll be happy when you pitch for the dodgers again and quiet all the haters.

[@SmoothCruizer37]

I naturally grab a baseball and throw cutters from 3 to 9. So easy to throw.... lots of folks cannot grasp that movement is from NOT holding the ball so tight when throwing and letting your fingers do the work

[@ftank79]

You are the effing man Trev! Love this stuff!

[@chrismccarty5522]

Passing this along to my kids...keep the vids coming

[@mikeyj4460]

Hey Trevor. Love your blog and videos. Can you teach us how to use your fingers to release the different pitches. Hope to see you on the bump next year.

[@cristianzamora5855]

I need this video in spanish. My english is so bad, I don't understand Trevor. I am from Nicaragua. Latinoamerica we love baseball, is amazing, it's all for the people. Trevor you won a lot people of latinoamerica if you traslate the videos to spanish

[@vaggeto]

Also maybe tease with an overlay at the beginning... they would help hook people in on watching to understand the why behind the two pitches looking the same but ending up very differently. Also... cut backs to MLB swings on similar pitches would be amazing.

[@xxyoungachieverxx_8817]

From all the dads who have a coach thank you Trevor

[@steve-o5974]

Hope we get to see you back in Dodger Blue Trev, for the 2022 season!

[@TheMayhem16]

Trevor has 99 problems but a pitch ain’t one

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

Not gonna do it…….not gonna do it……. 😂 😂 😂

[@JT-1979]

Nicely done!

[@cameronmachado1774]

Showed my high school players this pitch and it's philthy

[@elpina587]

This is like giving up the Heinz recipe Thank you

[@s00uthpaw]

OK. can you repeat that? lol This is why you make millions and I sit on my couch and watch you.

[@ashtonb0419]

guy is such a troll with the tatis comment lol

[@mattm3551]

great video Trev...you're the best

[@SteveTYork]

Well said. Especially the Tatis bit.

[@vicentesanchez265]

blessings Trevor ... ;) well done professor

[@chrisscameraview5453]

I’ll say a video on how you hold your grips. Also a video on how many pitches a starter,relief and closer should have

[@robertlydford9359]

Love you bauer

[@sunzillalighting6985]

Here is our new favorite youtuber... are you still pitching ?

[@andzo1116]

Do a slider video please

[@nickemery4248]

The only thing this missed was that you did not go over how you use it against left handed hitters which I was most curious about but that was very helpful

[@rickdrop5971]

Tatis watched this video and spit his drink out on his notepad and is already thinking about a clapback. #tatisknows 14:18 (nothing to see here) LOL

[@craiggoodvin4673]

Awesome video!