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What Really Gives Left-Handed Pitchers Their Edge?

Left-handed pitching has long been one of the most prized commodities in professional baseball. Teams strive to obtain lefty pitchers, and southpaws recognize their competitive edge. Two-sport athlete Tom Glavine explained his career choice this way: “I love both sports, but the deciding factor was, being a left-handed pitcher, I had a huge advantage in […]

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Zion Williamson Is Here To Lead The NBA’s Lefty Revival

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is not your typical No. 1 overall draft pick. Sure, Williamson went to Duke, which has produced more No. 1 selections than any other school. Predictably, Williamson was also a one-and-done college player, just like the nine top picks who immediately preceded him. Of course, he was a […]

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