As a generality, I’m usually very pro-Wade LeBlanc-style pitchers. As a person who studied at the Jamie Moyer School of Pitching, I have a gaping soft spot for the slow-tossing, hit the corners type of pitcher that looks like they should get obliterated on every pitch. As a shrimpy child, I made my bones in Little League by wrapping my entire hand around the ball, and keeping hitters off-balance with essentially an accidental changeup.
When a pitcher of LeBlanc and Moyer’s ilk is dealing, it’s a hilarious joy to watch. Their opponents are quite literally the best in the world at what they do, and can be reduced to flailing, reaching swings and infield popups by well-placed cutters at 83 MPH.