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Famed for his unusual antics, Greinke demonstrated a personality that distinguished him in an often uniform world of baseball. Among his many quirks, he once called a mound visit just to propose a fantasy football trade and openly expressed disdain for the very fans who adored him.
Mastery Amidst Quirkiness
Greinke’s pitching accolades are enhanced by the oddities of his game; he has a penchant for throwing pitches at radical speeds, from a 50 mph curveball to a 95 mph fastball. He tells batters what pitch is coming, and yet, they often still can’t hit it, emphasizing not only his unmatched skill but also his eccentric approach to pitching.