How To Throw Trevor Bauer's Slider

[@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.

[@DongWang-m4n]

@@budder9856 Since when is internet "free?"

[@budder9856]

@@DongWang-m4n it’s free at McDonalds

[@DongWang-m4n]

@@budder9856 Computer / iphone is free too?

[@caydenzahler1847]

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

[@davidbergin6184]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@timb5457]

Hi Trevor I’m a baseball novice but have a 6 yo and 9 yo kid doing travel baseball and they love it, so I’ve been trying to learn as much about hitting and pitching as possible to help them. I realize these are advanced pitching techniques so I don’t have any clips I can send yet of the boys employing these particular techniques but I just had to say your teaching is masterful! I honestly don’t know too much about you other than you were always one of the first pitchers off the fantasy baseball board when I used to do that years ago and I would now and again see the occasional fiery media clip of yours which were always entertaining:) but I definitely wasn’t expecting this level of sophistication in terms of teaching technique. I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. I really think you should be teaching an advanced course at a university on mathematics (geometry) and athletics. Extremely well done, thank you so much!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@OutdoorsWithChad]

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 😂😂😂

[@yankeesuperstar]

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

[@ryanarnold57]

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

[@SGTmixon]

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.

[@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.

[@juanantoniogutierreztorres4064]

I started to see your videos 1 months ago at the México league, and now i can say you are the best pitcher i have ever seen, when i was a baseball player i was a pichert too, but any teacher any trainer expleined like you. Thanks now i can explain what you explain to other players..

[@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!

[@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!

[@matts3220]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Ageman6058]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@MichaelLabriola-f8s]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sam317kolasky9]

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

[@TroutWest]

Every Angels pitcher needs to watch this video.

[@turtle19dad]

Padres too.

[@JuNlethalpoet]

We can't forget Baltimore and Pittsburgh lol

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@NebMunb]

Dude i love how you break down pitches. I'm 36 and I'm just trying to teach myself some different pitches just so I can throw them😂

[@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.

[@derekw5027]

honestly this guy doesn't get the love he deserves when it comes to baseball knowledge.

[@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.

[@SouthsideSox007]

This is what sets him apart from other big league pitchers. He sees the science of it and tries his best to understand it to benefit himself. It almost seems like he’s obsessed and I love to see that passion. I’m a White Sox fan but Bauer is quickly becoming my favorite player.

[@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!

[@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.

[@levvy2010]

I was going through the motion and accidentally pitched it into my mom's TV 😬

[@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 bmuch about life. Thank you for doing your part. I Come Play for the white Sox!

[@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

[@elliotgorelick1447]

Can't wait for the legend to return

[@Th3Fakner]

Felicidades Bauer! Diablos se lleva la Serie del Rey 2024

[@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.

[@godsgift9715]

I wish we had internet when I was a kid this would have been great back in the day. At-least I can now pass this on to my son thanks brother 🙏

[@witekgb]

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

[@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.

[@Noticerofthings]

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

[@big_phat_e]

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

[@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.

[@JustinM1944]

So glad you use the machado strikeouts 😂

[@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

[@oaktree1628]

Great video! I can tell you studied Mechanical Engineering in college. Awesome that you do this for young kids for free.

[@swerick]

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

[@nemdog23]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@juanluistejada1687]

The grip is magical dude, thank you sm

[@YohanceCapili]

Here's some clips of Trevor Bauer throwing some pitches : 13:28 slider release in slow-motion 17:31 slider and 4 Seam overlay 18:55 slider and 4 seam

[@D.I.L.L.Y.06]

yo i started using this in 13u and it’s now my best pitch -thanks trevor

[@markcazares8117]

Hope to see you next season Trevor!!👍

[@thechuckwagon5403]

Can’t wait to see him back on the mound soon

[@JayDagny]

Lol he will never play in the MLB ever again

[@monkey885]

@@JayDagny fax

[@calebdavis2469]

@@JayDagny I mean he was proven not guilty and good enough that a team will take a chance… probably

[@nikelineYT]

@@JayDagny yes I would watch your words

[@snarkygal13]

@@calebdavis2469 he was? when was that?

[@unluvdimes2801]

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

[@LB_26]

12:05 “More tension usually increases the spin rate”. So does Spider tack…

[@lilt504]

Consistently the most informative and useful pitching videos 👍

[@longhealthyjoyfullife]

It looks like Trevor has a physics degree. Amazing explanation of the physics of ball movement 👏

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@danielcrespo9445]

I haven't followed baseball since the strike back in 94. I know, that was a long time ago but I loved baseball. Used to practice when I could and even learned how to calculate ERAs before the internet. With my son learning the game, he's 6, I decided to learn a few things with the hopes he learns to love something that requires true effort. Noticed you are short 400k subs and probably don't need it but it's the principle of taking your time to make time for baseball's future gens. Thank you

[@matthewbushman8150]

Trevor Bauer is a hated genius. I love him.

[@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.

[@edwardanthony7283]

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

[@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.

[@OutdoorsWithChad]

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.

[@diurisleydisotuar6782]

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

[@mjfm4]

This is the most intriguing 300 level physics class I have ever taken

[@marvini2320]

Sorry to see you leavin my beloved Dodgers, wish you the best

[@あいえお-i6f]

Please come back bro!! We wait for your pitching!

[@jenniferwheelis3878]

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

[@ethanquintero4546]

This the one pitch I change my grip with multiple times a season

[@duhpe]

Me too man

[@robertdavey7604]

Attempting to adapt some of your suggestions to softball pitching. Not 'wing-ding' but fastball pitching. Very interested ingelton results.

[@damion19967]

You got the J hook slider. When I pitched in high school, I threw a slider. And now I coach it. But haven't gotten anyone to throw a slider the right way.

[@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.

[@AlphaAchilles]

I have no idea why I’m watching this. I’m 33 and haven’t had a live AB since high school but I always loved pitching. I have a sneaking suspicion I can throw harder now than I ever have before but I’m not sure since I don’t have a radar. Would be interesting to see how I would do now days. But here I am learning his technique for no good reason. Haha

[@NVUS_help]

these videos are so helpful cause no one has ever taught me to throw these pitches and im 14

[@MichaelCohen23]

This is pure gold for teen players ⚾🔥😘

[@oregonxyz]

I developed this pitch on my own thru lots of trial and error. My thumb is on the seam, but I hold it loose. I grip the seams the same way and also deliver the most pressure with the index finger. Mine is not pro - it gets rocked in old guy rec league. But I do get a lot of pop ups and a lot of grounders to short and third. Making rec hitters hit a pitch that both moves away from righties and a little down is an extra challenge for the hitters. When I get late break, it is better. When I keep it low, it is better. When I make righties extend outside on their swing, I get easy flies to the right side. Inside pitches makes them hit fouls by third and gets me to two strikes. For lefties, I like to jam them. Grounders to the right side. When my pitch breaks over the middle of the plate, and a little up, it gets hammered. I don't give a crap. I'm not that good at location. I just don't want to walk people. That is what the 7 guys behind me are for. I have to throw this pitch (it is my only pitch) because my fastball tails in to a righty and is always high. My big drawback is that I usually have to give up speed to get control. I am still working on this. For me to throw harder and still keep control, the key for me is a loose grip. When I master the release point, I can get full power and still throw strikes. But that is hard. Every game, I throw a great pitch. And a whole lot of bad ones. The worst ones are high because I release too early. When I release too late, it is in the dirt and usually gets past the catcher. Doing some of this, I then slow it down to find the zone. But that gets me called strikes as the hitter is expecting a faster pitch. So I also change speeds when I can. Anyway, pitching in an older adult rec league is hard. Not too many guys can throw strikes. HItters have seen a lifetime of pitches and they put the ball in play. The greatest feeling is when I throw a really good one, the batter swings and misses. And is looking at his bat and talks to himself as he walks back to his dugout. The worst is when it doesn't break, its down the middle, and gets hit to the fence and the runners are running all over the place. I need to keep working on it to master it. I'm 61, so I still have a little time.

[@truly.3ddie]

Love these pitching tutorials! Have any more pitches for us to learn?

[@mfmonthefmf]

why does this not have more views? such coveted info, I just wish my shoulder could still throw!

[@teehill8980]

I don't even remotely watch baseball but I love sports. The explanation of mechanics has always intrigued me. benefits me in no way to this heahahahah but dayum is this some great content