Editing Two-seam fastball (section)

==Effectiveness==
The two-seam fastball appears to have more movement than a four-seam fastball, but can be more difficult to master and control. The amount of break on the pitch varies greatly from pitcher to pitcher depending on velocity, arm slot angle, and pressure points of the fingers. The two-seamer is a very natural pitch to throw, and is often taught to pitchers at a very early age.  Its use is widespread throughout all levels of baseball, and most pitchers at any level have a two-seamer in their repertoire. Many pitchers, especially those without exceptional velocity, prefer a two-seam fastball to the four-seam because of its movement at the plate. However, power pitchers such as [[Justin Verlander]] combine control, high velocity, and break to make the two-seamer one of the most effective pitches in baseball.

The velocity of this pitch also varies greatly from pitcher to pitcher.  At the major collegiate level and higher, two-seam fastballs are typically thrown in the low 90s (MPH), but with much variation. Pitchers such as [[Greg Maddux]], [[Bob Stanley (baseball player)|Bob Stanley]], [[Brandon McCarthy]], [[David Price (baseball)|David Price]], [[Eddie Guardado]] and [[Marcus Stroman]] are notable for having success at the major-league levels with two-seam fastballs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.