The contact between the ball and the bat is an exact science to hitters, but as Doherty explained, a pitcher must use refined techniques to work the batters to his advantage. The 216 stitches on an official MLB ball interact with the air as the ball travels toward home plate, causing it to rise or fall, becoming a much harder target.
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