No. 1 / Sinker: Pitches with Spin / 2021
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Sinker: Pitches with Spin 2021
Number of pitches with a usable spin measurement. This is the sample behind average spin. Uses pitches recorded as sinker.
Recorded pitch types. Usage divides by all delivered pitches, including unknown types. Speed is in mph, spin in rpm and extension in feet. Averages use measured pitches only. Whiffs divide misses by swings. Data through December 31, 2021. Data refreshed Sep 9, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC.
- SI spin count
- Number of pitches with a usable spin measurement. This is the sample behind average spin. Uses pitches recorded as sinker.
Understanding Sinker: Pitches with Spin
Number of pitches with a usable spin measurement. This is the sample behind average spin. Uses pitches recorded as sinker.
Season rankings use regular-season records. A player has one combined row across teams; the team label identifies the associated team, not a separate team stint.
Source: MLB statistics and MLBDB derived measures. Formulas describe the measure above. Data refreshed Sep 9, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC.