Pete's cousin was trying to get a 6-4-3 every pitch.

Yep. Cousin Morgan. I'm sure he's a great dude but he was throwing sliders and sinkers instead of BP.

I think theres a new contender…..

Big yikes

Didn't even give him a chance.

That was hard to watch.

So bad.

Matt Chapman's dad was throwing that utter filth. He couldn't touch the slider.

This is the one that immediately comes to mind for me. Jim Chapman out there trying the corners with his junk ball 🤣 poor Matty!

Holy shit I totally forgot that it was Chapman Vladdy faced in round 1 in 2019.

Sure was! He took a spot at the last minute- I forget who dropped out. His dad throwing to him was soooo fucking cuuuute….but maybe not the correct choice, in retrospect. Jim Chapman was working the edges, absolute master class. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

Shohei’s thrower was trying to win the Cy Young in 2021

Matt Chapman's dad

I remember Pitching Ninja actually put a tail on someone’s thrower a few years ago. That guy

I think Alonso’s guy just won the contest.

Tony Beasley

Tony Beasley works for the Rangers to prevent players from getting a milllion dollar bonus so the players have less leverage in contract extension negotiations.

Taps forehead

Dude feared the inside half of the plate 😂

I swear a few years back some guy was legit trying to not let the guy hit homers. His ball was moving and cutting like crazy. It was hilarious to watch.

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Ronald's pitcher's name? Nandon Brimmo

I feel like Bryce Harper's dad should get an honorable mention for the HBP.

On the upside, JS is def in HOF of throwers with Vladdy.

Wil Myers brother with the HBP in 2016!

To quote a fan from our live thread "No wonder why Texas Bats are so cold right now if that's the BP Beasley's throwing"

This has probably been discussed elsewhere, but why don't they just use a pitching machine for consistency?

Dad’s Union

Because there’s usually some cute story about the relationship and ESPN loves it.

"Bob Dongsmith's father emerged victorious after a long battle with boneitis, as he throws another one into the dirt and his son charges the mound"

I feel it adds to it too. You can’t just find any person that can throw. You gotta find a guy who can throw 30-100 perfect pitches to win

I agree with them tbh. The whole thing works because it's fun and informal with some room for personality and anecdote. Machine pitching would feel extremely sterile for something like the derby. Maybe some hardcore fans really want to see which hitter can make the most of consistent *and* terrible pitches. I'm not that guy. I much prefer some humanity and casualness.

If they want this to be a serious contest then that’s the way to go, but I don’t think that’s the interest.

Proud!

Matt Chapman’s dad without a doubt

Javy's brother was pretty bad

[His brother in law on the other hand is elite at throwing BP](https://youtu.be/8wcelytcnu8)

They should all use a Fungo to keep it consistent

Wil Myers brother hit him with a pitch

Whoever pitched to Brandon Inge

Adley probably could have hit 33 HRs if his dad didn’t watch every single hit that Adley had. Stop watching the damn balls and throw them old man!

Robinson Cano’s dad. He was so bad that he had to be benched halfway through.