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Breaking Down Austin Nye's Pitch Arsenal

An explanation of metrics in a real at-bat

If you’ve watched college baseball over the last few years, you’ve probably heard the term:

“Ride.”

Or maybe you’ve heard:
“He’s got really good vertical break.”
“His fastball plays at the top of the zone.”

Let’s break that down in simple terms.

What Is Induced Vertical Break?

Induced Vertical Break (IVB) refers to how much a pitch resists gravity because of s…

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