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But for most of his big-league career, the splitter was inconsistent at best.—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2025 Bauer mixes in four pitches: fastball, slider, curveball and a splitter serves as his changeup.—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 May 2025 After fouling off a bunt attempt on a 1-0 splitter from José Soriano, Maldonado sent a 96 mph sinker rolling slowly onto the grass on the left side of the infield.—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025 So Garrett leaned into the execution of his sinker early and splitter late to work around a single in the eighth and to retire the side in order in the ninth, keeping Judge in the on-deck circle for the final out.—Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for splitter
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