In the Digital Age which we now live, there are endless amounts of visual tools to help us improve as a ball player. No doubt the previous generations are jealous. Can you blame them? Heck, I sure am.
Seeing is believing. Implementing what you see is a fast track for success. In these modern times, seeing the best hitters in the world look like clueless little leaguers, then taking action to make the same happen for yourself, can rapidly transform pitchers from mere dreamers into Dominant Doers. Separate yourself from the rest.
Here are some of the Best Slider GIFs from around Major League Baseball over the past week. Take note of the look in the hitters’ eyes when they realize that they just lost the pitch. As they guessed wrong on the Slider, feel free to leave a comment below describing the dismay of the hitters. What thoughts and emotions went through the hitters’ minds as their game plan implodes in a split second. As they either had to make massive adjustments the deeper they fall behind in the count, or having the Walk of Shame back to the dugout. The visuals of the Slider GIFs show an abundance of just how darn good of a pitch this is. Enjoy!
September 14
Orioles vs Yankees
Mike Wright, Masahiro Tanaka
2 Rounds Each of Embarrassing Legit Power Hitters With the Slider
Mark Trumbo, Respectable Power Hitter, Yet seems to be the Poster Boy for not being able to hit the Slider #Tanaka pic.twitter.com/hDaQt4bODH
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 15, 2017
When you know you can’t pick up the Slider tonight, yet, still thinking you will get a fastball. #MikeWright pic.twitter.com/lNyRNau1eV
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 15, 2017
Round #2 Tanaka vs Trumbo When you know you are forcing little league swings on the Slider, why throw anything else? pic.twitter.com/M8PauaKtSC
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 15, 2017
Round #2 Mike Wright vs Matt Holliday .300 Career Average 300 HR $100 Million Contract World Series Champ,The Slider is still unrecognizable pic.twitter.com/JWknhTRAHf
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 15, 2017
September 15
Red Sox vs Rays
Chris Sale as Dirty as Ever
Chris Sale Slider vs Kevin Kiermaier – 9/15/17 Literally Set Him Up to Knock Him Down pic.twitter.com/8c5zeBmxDK
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 19, 2017
Chris Sale Slider Release, Pitch Path, Frozen Location pic.twitter.com/Eo085krh4i
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 19, 2017
September 12
Tigers vs Indians
Corey Kluber‘s Shutout Keeps the Tribe’s Winning Streak Rolling
Corey Kluber Pitch Sequence to Miguel Cabrera with Strikeout Reaction to an UnHittable 2 seamer 9/12/17 pic.twitter.com/knQbkfFc0Y
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 19, 2017
Cory Kluber Slider Release and Movement pic.twitter.com/PZsbVjI1I5
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 19, 2017
September 15
Orioles vs Yankees
Luis Severino is Coming into His Own
Luis Severino Slider: Whatcha looking at? pic.twitter.com/zdt2KZ8KQG
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 16, 2017
Luis Severino Slider Slow Motion…. it’s Perfect & Sexy pic.twitter.com/UrdIx0ZM0Q
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 16, 2017
September 18
Dodgers vs Phillies
Clayton Kershaw…Business as Usual
Clayton Kershaw Slider…Business as usual pic.twitter.com/wplISIXjkg
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 19, 2017
Embarrassment of the Week
September 15
Orioles vs Yankees
Miguel Castro vs Gary Sanchez
When you think the Slider can’t embarrass hitters any more, a new low for hitters has appeared. #Ouch pic.twitter.com/SdiujLuQeq
— Slider Domination (@SliderDominate) September 16, 2017
Are there any Slider Gifs that we missed that you feel should have made the list? Please let us know in the comments below.
Keep Dominating!!!
About the Author
Brad Kirsch is the Owner/Creator of Slider Domination. He is a former professional pitcher who blogs about all things Pitching. Brad has also authored the AudioBook, 7 Reasons Why YOU Should Throw a Slider. If you haven’t done so already, you can Download the AudioBook Here