How To Throw Trevor Bauer's Slider

I teach you everything you need to know about how to throw my slider. I'll be doing one of these videos for every pitch I throw, so if there's something I didn't explain or that was confusing, let me know and I can make it better in the next video.
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[@scratchesofbaseball]

When this guy retires he’ll be the best pitching coach earth has ever seen

[@evanesch1823]

His name is Trevor if you’re wondering

[@nikelineYT]

@@evanesch1823 Respect 🙌

[@samuelsandate9804]

@@evanesch1823 Gerrit Cole might have something to say about that. 🤡🤡🤡

[@sojc7144]

Beso😘 beso😘!!

[@sw120]

Him or Greinke, they're both pitching masterminds

[@drewc1179]

He’s sharing gold. Most elite pitchers keep their pitches to themselves. I gotta give him his props. Wish I was young again. Could’ve used this for sure.

[@budder9856]

@@Rileyed books cost money Trevor is giving out this knowledge for free

[@EveryLittleBitCounts]

That's how you progress the game you love. Sharing strategy so that others can build on it.

[@moseskongi4746]

@@budder9856 Since when is internet "free?"

[@budder9856]

@@moseskongi4746 it’s free at McDonalds

[@moseskongi4746]

@@budder9856 Computer / iphone is free too?

[@justina9905]

notice how all the sliders he showed in the video were Manny Machado swinging and missing 😂

[@alexr5149]

😂 I was thinking the same thing hahahahha

[@tatisss782]

No shit we’re not blind

[@aidencortez5490]

@@tatisss782 REALLY ???😱😱😱

[@AidenStrehle]

69 likes😏

[@phillipgarcia4901]

@@alexr5149 ru red j jjcc

[@caydenzahler1847]

The amount of knowledge he packed into the video is incredible. I wish every teacher could articulate like he just did.

[@rupincr6082]

I’m an outfielder but I still enjoy watching and learning from these. Great work Trevor!

[@rudyrodriguez2334]

Same af

[@NotTodayBud]

Shout out to the of's

[@egm07sh]

@@NotTodayBud we the goats

[@drewcameron6550]

I got here searching for videos to teach my five year old to hit. Now he'll never hit because I'm gonna be throwing wipeout sliders at him 🤣 Seriously though, what a teacher. I don't know that I've ever had something explained to me so well.

[@chad1755]

Hahaha best comment

[@SwipeeMCoC]

Try crushing a 3yo's spirits....I'm the man of this house. Still master, she's still the padewan

[@williambennett7033]

lmaoo that's something my father would do hahaha all in good fun of course 🤣

[@trayfour__7514]

This is the best comment I've ever read here 😂😂😂

[@michaelaubrey1978]

I’m 38, and I remember when I was in college, playing walk-on D3 ball, I was obsessed with trying to learn the slider. I had a low-90’s fastball and was so close on the slider (couldn’t throw a curve ball to save my life though), but it would often stay flat. Seeing him talk about the loose grip and thumb placement makes total sense. I would have done anything to have easily-accessible tutorials like this 20 years ago. It could have changed my life and I hope young pitchers today are taking advantage of these tips from an elite pitcher. This kind of stuff was rare without coming from wealth and paying thousands of dollars just 10-20 years ago.

[@bryantc2899]

If you were like me u probably had a bouncy ball throwing it against concrete wall in the driveway. Practicing catching ground balls, and accurately throwing whatever pitches you were good at, wanted to work on. Then I take a bucket of balls, hold my bat and throw the ball up and make contact, in the back yard. We had a chain link fence, I would backed up as far as I can go, play home run derby. All this helped me become a good baseball player.

[@stevegwisdalla805]

My 14 year old loves your videos. The only word that comes to mind when seeing these videos is, Ambassador. You are a fabulous pitching ambassador for the game of baseball.

[@JADiaz10]

Amazing video. Love when pitchers reveal their grips. Can’t wait to fail trying this 😂

[@theredrooster7143]

Use spider tack

[@craigcreamer4123]

@@theredrooster7143 Lol

[@TTaub3]

I think he did a great job explaining how and why this works, if you haven’t tried this yet, give it a go! I’m sure it will work

[@danielwinans8717]

As a padres fan I've got great respect for Bauer.. You're doing your part to better the game and its much appreciated. I really hope you're able to pitch in 2022. You deserve it buddy.

[@TTaub3]

I started watching Trevor about two years ago, I’m in 7th grade now and I still finding myself coming back to learn more! (Of course, I love that because it makes me a better pitcher) These tips are great IMO!

[@clutchbuckets9301]

Man, thank you so much! I just started to learn to pitch a year ago and I can see so much more spin on the ball after watching your curveball and slider video!

[@m4ins]

it’s amazing how he’s explaining everything he’s doing not even my teachers at school explain this much

[@rwood1995]

Especially in punctuation class.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Imagine a world were people realize about so-called "experts" and "authorities" in general what you've realized about your teachers - that they don't know jack freaking squat and they're just paycheck robots.

[@sivik9105]

theres great ones out there though, so make sure to appreciate them regardless@@xxxYYZxxx

[@Aj-ex4vy]

Learned a couple things I’m excited to try. Thanks for making this type of content.

[@robertmcdonald9403]

You are a great teacher. The lesson had it all. So many videos show the how to throw a pitch but not the why it works or when/how to use it. Just awesome.

[@kidthatcould9454]

Thanks for being who you are Trev. Keep your head up bro. Your knowledge and mastery of the craft is second to none. Thanks a million for putting out this knowledge transfer.

[@grupojaguar8896]

I love the way you break down pitching and the physics of the pitch. You are influencing many people all around the world. Tons of love, respect and appreciation from Honduras. Japan is going to be wonderful for you and for all your subscribers. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, dedication, perspective, mental aspect and hard work. You are rocking this channel man.

[@TroutWest]

Every Angels pitcher needs to watch this video.

[@turtle19dad]

Padres too.

[@JuNlethalpoet]

We can't forget Baltimore and Pittsburgh lol

[@tyrodmen2046]

THANK YOU! I’ve been struggling trying to learn this pitch and was about to give up. Turns out I was just throwing it wrong. Can’t wait to start messing around with it

[@corydavis1289]

Your doing good work here man thank you for taking time to teach these things to everyone really the kids who need more base ball in there lives

[@sam317kolasky9]

I needed another pitch to add to my arsenal and this was it. Thank you so much for sharing it

[@matts3220]

You are a gem. Wish I had these videos when I was a kid.

[@ericrinehart6728]

As a person trying to get into scouting. Thank you Trevor Bauer for these pitching videos. This will help me recognize pitches from others players

[@BRETTLYBOOST]

Trevor the info you’re sharing is so incredibly valuable. The few people that have your amount of talent would keep this information so close to them and here you are spilling it to me, an average Joe. Thank you brother.

[@unluvdimes2801]

Some absolutes to pitching and spin , wonderful work Trevor - Ty !

[@cbrdealer]

Man I wish I had this knowledge going into high school when I was a kid. The young kids have no idea how cool it is for Trevor to basically share his secrets in such depth. Trevor you are a legend sir.

[@skylersolvang3203]

I’ve used all of his grips in my journey of becoming a better pitcher and these grips are invaluably practical and easy to learn. 5 out of 5 stars!

[@ihatehers]

Stand up guy... wish there were more like him. I haven't had a chance to watch many of his games this year, but I'm looking forward to getting out to LA for some games next year. Love you, Trev!

[@ryanarnold57]

The way he talks about rotation mechanics is awe inspiring. Dude knows his stuff

[@VegasGuy1975]

This is what I call true wisdom from a master. Many of today’s pitchers wouldn’t share even the smallest secrets to their pitching styles. Yet here we are receiving solid platinum advise from one of the most elite pitchers alive. Thank you for your wisdom and teaching!

[@brandondoherty7457]

Thanks Trevor . Hope all is well man. Finally I can show someone this video that doesn't believe me when I tell them to keep there wrist stiff. Love you man . Still one of my favorite pitchers.

[@alphaPAPA9]

I dont know how I came across this video... BUT I AM SO GLAD I DID! This is the best instructional video I have ever seen! I love how you explain and teach! You make it all finally make sense! Thank you! I have been a fan of yours for awhile and love to watch you pitch. You earned a subscriber today and I am very excited to watch and learn from your other videos and share them with my boys. Seriously... Thank you!

[@Noticerofthings]

Awesome! This type of slider reminds me of spring ball back in ‘93. Symphonies of gratitude, torch sensors, and spruce trees. Thanks!

[@bullgates2368]

I only played baseball as a young kid, ended up playing college football, but I've always wanted to learn how to throw sliders and curves. This is the BEST video I've seen on throwing a slider and pitching in general. Very well done!

[@JustinM1944]

So glad you use the machado strikeouts 😂

[@brettpalomaki7048]

Subscribed for sure. Thanks Trevor! Keep on being awesome!

[@lilt504]

Consistently the most informative and useful pitching videos 👍

[@mikegembra8370]

I love that you do this and hope that you continue to do this no matter your outcome In the mlb. Even after all that you’ve had to deal with. This is a great to to help coaches teach kids, as well players of all ages trying to learn different pitches/aspects of the game. A hitter and pitcher of all ages can learn from this. I only dream that I had this outlet when I was younger.I would have picked this apart and learned froM everyone I could. I hope that this reaches young, troubles players, such as I was, and gives them a hopeful outlet to happiness and success. Young players for years to come will thank you for this. Sports are greater than any Individual. Baseball is greater than any man. There is a lesson learned through every player, every season. Sports, especially baseball, teach a young man so much about life. Thank you for doing your part.

[@migs8349]

Great video. I’ve been waiting for this one.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Bauer is the guy that is pushing the evolution of pitching forward. Some guy who never got picked in little league is now gonna go to his backyard and burn ten thousand of these, 10-15 years from now we’ll see him in the majors lighting hitters up and otherwise that would have happened.

[@mlbrhp6710]

Bauer is nothing when teaching the slider. He won't even tell you what he learned May 2018 from Roger Beshens. Google what is a football slider. On center grip, throw like a football, stiff wrist.. How you like knowing the Grip, Tilt and Wrist action? Thank Roger Beshens

[@kerrygelb2478]

Ty TB super nice of you to share this information!!!!!!

[@sean9983]

Totally amazing TB you’re hired as my pitching coach when you retire from the MLB. You’re way of breaking it down is spot on and not confusing for even young players.

[@worldpeac3]

i'm envious you get to play in Japan though, always wanted to live there. really cool you are teaching your pitches too, not a lot of people would do that!

[@yankeesuperstar]

I’m an old timer who caught as a kid-this science behind the game is beautiful-makes it all more interesting

[@johnk.l.5518]

This was a truly awesome video! Thanks Trevor! 🙏🙏🙏

[@elliotgorelick1447]

Can't wait for the legend to return

[@Moonlight-cq6bi]

Been waiting for this! Thanks

[@PEBelarus]

Thank you for this. It's brilliant.

[@mspionage1743]

Man I wish I had access to videos such as these when I was younger. Players now a days are so fortunate to be able to have tutorials like these.

[@williamhall3887]

Giving back to the games like this is something the special players do. He is really a player that young kids can look up to, and that is just about the best thing a player can ever do.

[@Boga612]

This is a great video, thank you for incorporating the three charts as a reference

[@juanluistejada1687]

The grip is magical dude, thank you sm

[@DevynPalfymofo]

Thank sir for thus video. Great knowledge. Best part is you teach how to throw it safely. No body teaches how to throw a breaking ball with a. pronate like you do, it's mostly supinate.

[@formerMossad75]

Mr Bauer you are a wonderful teacher!

[@diurisleydisotuar6782]

You are the best my friend keep strong god has not finished with you good thing to come.

[@2xbrazy745]

this really helps me i had been really struggling developing a slider thanks trevor

[@jbautista2265]

I’m not a baseball fan, but I love your content. I love your passion for the game. Keep up the good work. Someone sign this man.

[@AcornBaseball]

Wow Trevor!!!! Really excellent instruction. Keep it up!!!!👍

[@edwardanthony7283]

Former Cy Young winning reliever Sparky Lyle also had a great one & passed it on to others with some doing great works.

[@diegito3981]

Been waiting on thiss 🫴

[@turtle19dad]

Trev man. I hope all is well with everything. Before it all went down, I loved the attitude on the field. And the ability. Good luck man.

[@bsta1382]

My 13yo is your biggest fan. I appreciate all you give to your fans, both exemplifying the enjoyment of baseball with friends, and informing how to be the best u can be.

[@teeheebrah6584]

I watched the video he did on pitch design from years ago and that's where I learned how to throw his slider and now its literally my best pitch and I get hella swing and misses and its so satisfying to get some jelly legs if I front door it

[@witekgb]

I might not agree with some of your choices BUT you are a pitching genius! Thank you for these videos!!!!

[@Samfitzyy]

Been waiting for a good video on how to throw a slider

[@richardmcinnis630]

Your the man bro the way you explain it definitely makes it easier to ubderstand i pitched up until like junior high and ended up goin on a vacation to a facility up in the mountains as soon as i was 18 lol .. your the man im glad that its out now that women lied on you im sorry that happend to you. Stay safe bro keep pitching like champion

[@ecupirate0023]

Great lesson. Thanks TB.

[@lordelohim3327]

Brilliant, Trevor!!

[@juanvelasquez2207]

nice video Trev the slider is a my favorites pitch i use, i want to watch a video explaining how to throw a two seam fastball with movement

[@markcazares8117]

Hope to see you next season Trevor!!👍

[@nikelineYT]

Trevor I really appreciate you showing this I hope I get a slider down as good as you.

[@kingkeitheius2988]

Wish Braves would pick you up. You became my favorite pitcher when you was in Cincinnati. Love the way you tapped into players ego to make the game more enjoyable for new fans

[@jenniferwheelis3878]

I thought the slider was the hardest thing ever but you make look easy Great vid😀

[@nemdog23]

Love how every slider in the intro is just showing that he lives rent free in Machados head.

[@davidbergin6184]

I’m 66 years old. Wish you were around 50 years ago. Thanks, this is very generous of you.

[@bigpappahemi4263]

Thanks professor Bauer!

[@socaltravelball]

Wow! Best explanation ever. Earned yourself a subscriber. Good luck to you brother. Hope to see you pitching in the Big Leagues soon.

[@socaltravelball]

I may come out of retirement to make a run for the big leagues again after watching this video. I am sure there is room for a 46 year old pitcher throwing 60 mph fastballs.

[@jackhoffrogge1396]

thanks a lot have been wanting to get this pitch down for a while

[@JeffreyRosenlund]

Great content. Good luck in Japan. Definitely the right move. I'll work on my knuckle ball infused with gyro rotation and see you over there.

[@dabberdan3200]

Absolute Sports Gold

[@samszymanski1252]

Given a certain force that is constant, the torque/moment on the ball will be greater on the outside edge of the ball as opposed to close to the center because torque = force x distance (if the force is 90 degrees to the radius of the ball). Since torque = (moment of inertia of the ball) x (angular acceleration) and moment of inertia stays the same, the angular acceleration must increase to maintain equality. Assuming you are imparting the force on the ball over the same time and that it is a constant force, the angular velocity must be greater if the force is exerted on the outside edge of the ball. This means you can get the same angular velocity from less force if applied to the outside edge as opposed to near the center.

[@corvuh2018]

🤓

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

Yes. Agreed. Seriously.

[@ANoss13]

God I wish KZbin was around when I was in little league haha I was always pretty decent hitter and I definitely read all the books but this was way better explained then anything I read.

[@swerick]

Such a great explanation of all of the pitches for all of us uneducated folks!

[@a.ca.c9809]

Nice video hope too see you back with the Dodgers..we need you..if not good luck..great video.. peace from Santa Cruz California

[@69ChevyGarage]

How unselfish of this man sharing valuable information that training schools would want you to pay big money for. I don't know the story behind Mr. Baur and MLB but I hope he signs with the Mets. We can sure use him. Thank you sir for these outstanding informative videos.

[@hata3326]

you are the best!!! thanks !!!!

[@Stretch213]

Love this kinda stuff

[@leonitasmaximus4004]

I had massive reconstructive spinal surgery at 13 years old (9 discs removed and replaced with rib bone, 2 18" rods and 180 staples). However before that I was rocking a 50% strike out rating. I love the slider because I was able to keep my arm speed about the same as my fastball or at least better than my curve or change. Man that pitch is so effective if thrown but for me was harder to throw as consistent as my curve ball.

[@chad1755]

13 is such a great age to pitch. You're old enough that you can start throwing hard enough to get effective breaking balls, and also a LOT of kids at 13 are going through growing spurts, which messes with their hand eye-coordination enough that a lot of them have a really tough time at the plate with a good pitcher.

[@TheHyperJack13]

Crazy how he knew this. We just recently figured out about seam shifted wave, the fact that throwing a slider with a 2 seam grip will cause more break because of the asymmetrical seams. Dude is revolutionizing.

[@TheEXiViTy]

What a job, man! IMO It's the most interesting and detailed video which I saw in KZbin.Thank you for your video. Hope I will learn someting and will try that in our Ukrainian Baseball Championship. Thank you

[@bruceclarkbaseball6156]

Great stuff Trevor - thanks! Working with our AAA Little League pitchers on throwing pitches that move but don't want to put undue stress on their arms: movement on this pitch is insane!

[@stevenlee4995]

7:29 shut up phone 😂 why I love bauer

[@user-td4zp4gq2p]

If i had this video at 10 years old my repertoir would have been way better. I learned from books which were better than nothing. Thank yiu sir for helping the young players learn.

[@stryker94]

Thanks for the tips!

[@warrenmixon]

I know I'm late to the party, but Trevor is a true competitor. He is showing exactly how he does it, while not worrying about the competition. It reminds me of Victor detailing his techniques for other bass players to learn how to become absolute monsters. Any MLB team that grabs him will be lucky.

[@karolrosen9693]

Great information!!

[@rdo075]

Simply awesome thanks so much

[@grandpagaming73211]

man this really helped me out when pitching

[@ResolUloseR]

Bauer is so good for baseball. I wish he was around when I was In high school. I could bring the smoke in the mid-ninties...but my curveball and off-speed stuff was absolute centerfield "hit the bull/get a steak" trash. I actually balked at a tryout in St.Louis because of it.

[@ClipsYT123]

Thanks! Super helpful