***MLB 08: The Show Picture-a-day Discussion Thread***

[jim416]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

Poor Jim So easy..so cheap M.K. Knight165

Oooooooooooooooh, revenge can be so sweet. I've written down two new names in my little book. It's called "Baa7s Not the Only One" book. Soon to be on shelves everywhere.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jim416

Oooooooooooooooh, revenge can be so sweet. I've written down two names in my little book. It's called "Baa7s Not the Only One" book. Soon to be on shelves everywhere.

[JoeCoolMan24]

Wondering if Kolbe can confirm this or not....


When throwing a knuckleball, will the catcher actually drop the pitch every now and then? I know for the White Sox, Charlie Haegar throws a knuckleball, and with AJ behind the plate, it's just hilarious to watch him drop about 80% of the knuckleballs. Was hoping we saw that in the game where catchers can't handle the pitch.

[vegasmike]

Quote: Originally Posted by ericjwm

I think we already know the story behind that one. Graphics look GREAT but I liked him alot better on the Marlins.

so do the Indians and other teams in the AL Central.

[sbmnky]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottd

Maybe it is just me, but it looks weird the way he is holding it not pitch grip that looks great, but the way he is holding it would seem that is going to throw it backwards to second. It could be my eyes. I think the pic looks great.

Watch any baseball player and they will actually point the ball in the opposite direction before throwing. Actually, you can try it yourself - pick a ball up and motion a throw.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by sbmnky

Watch any baseball player and they will actually point the ball in the opposite direction before throwing. Actually, you can try it yourself - pick a ball up and motion a throw.

That is cool I guess I don't get it, becaues to me even when I do it myself my thumb is on the other side, but it cool. Like I said it must just be me. I really love these pics Kolbe great job! I love how the First Base guy is getting ready. This is game is so smooth!

[sbmnky]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottd

That is cool I guess I don't get it, becaues to me even when I do it myself my thumb is on the other side, but it cool. Like I said it must just be me. I really love these pics Kolbe great job! I love how the First Base guy is getting ready. This is game is so smooth!

I understand what you're saying now. If you rotate your wrist toward your target, it will unhinge and look properly. For comparision sake, this is the closest pic, where his ball is almost facing 2B, I could find showing Wake - he's in a different part of his delivery, but I think you get the jist. BTW, did you notice Wake sweating through his cap on the pic Kolbe posted - awesome!

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by hukasmokincaterpillar

The idea of the knuckleball is to put the least amount of spin on it (ideally none), as JT said you're sorta "pushing" the ball towards the plate rather than throwing it. Its more like a "fingerball". The lack of spin allows the air to catch the seams and create the erratic trajectory. Or as Tek put it "Catching the knuckleball is like trying to catch a fly with a chopstick." Apparently he didn't learn anything from Mr. Miyagi.

I think he is questioning the direction the ball is facing. It is facing towards second and not towards home. Not so much the grip of his hand.