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Gary Pinkel to Throw Out First Pitch for Cardinals' Opening Day

By Jeff AdamsMar 31st 2008 – 6:00AM

What a long, strange trip it has been for Gary Pinkel and the Missouri Tigers. Pinkel began his career in Columbia with a rather pedestrian 37-35 record. Because of that Pinkel, spent quite a bit of time riding a warm seat. But all that changed following last year's 12-2 breakout season.So how far has Pinkel come? He's now...

Background on eephus

An Eephus pitch (also spelled Ephus) in baseball is considered a junk pitch with very low speed. The delivery from the pitcher has very low velocity and usually catches the hitter off-guard.

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