Considering different pitching styles, it's clear that some are inherently riskier than others. A fastball pitcher might blow out their arm, while a finesse pitcher might get shelled if their location isn't perfect. But with something like a knuckleball, which is so unpredictable, is it just too big of a gamble to rely on it as a primary pitch in important situations?
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It definitely could be seen as a gamble. There’s a pretty fine line between a devastating knuckleball and one that floats right over the plate for a home run. Here's an article that explains the risk of the knuckleball: https://baseballegg.com/2026/04/14/why-the-knuckleball-is-the-hardest-but-most-dangerous-pitch-in-baseball/. It states one bad hop of the knuckleball can result in a home run every single time. Although, I still admire anyone that can master it.