How To Throw Trevor Bauer's Slider 

When this guy retires he’ll be the best pitching coach earth has ever seen

He’s sharing gold. Most elite pitchers keep their pitches to themselves. I gotta give him his props. Wish I was young again. Could’ve used this for sure.

notice how all the sliders he showed in the video were Manny Machado swinging and missing 😂

The amount of knowledge he packed into the video is incredible. I wish every teacher could articulate like he just did.

I’m an outfielder but I still enjoy watching and learning from these. Great work Trevor!

I’m 38, and I remember when I was in college, playing walk-on D3 ball, I was obsessed with trying to learn the slider. I had a low-90’s fastball and was so close on the slider (couldn’t throw a curve ball to save my life though), but it would often stay flat. Seeing him talk about the loose grip and thumb placement makes total sense. I would have done anything to have easily-accessible tutorials like this 20 years ago. It could have changed my life and I hope young pitchers today are taking advantage of these tips from an elite pitcher. This kind of stuff was rare without coming from wealth and paying thousands of dollars just 10-20 years ago.

My 14 year old loves your videos. The only word that comes to mind when seeing these videos is, Ambassador. You are a fabulous pitching ambassador for the game of baseball.

I got here searching for videos to teach my five year old to hit. Now he'll never hit because I'm gonna be throwing wipeout sliders at him 🤣 Seriously though, what a teacher. I don't know that I've ever had something explained to me so well.

it’s amazing how he’s explaining everything he’s doing not even my teachers at school explain this much

Amazing video. Love when pitchers reveal their grips. Can’t wait to fail trying this 😂

I started watching Trevor about two years ago, I’m in 7th grade now and I still finding myself coming back to learn more! (Of course, I love that because it makes me a better pitcher) These tips are great IMO!

As a padres fan I've got great respect for Bauer.. You're doing your part to better the game and its much appreciated. I really hope you're able to pitch in 2022. You deserve it buddy.

Bauer is the guy that is pushing the evolution of pitching forward. Some guy who never got picked in little league is now gonna go to his backyard and burn ten thousand of these, 10-15 years from now we’ll see him in the majors lighting hitters up and otherwise that would have happened.

I’m an old timer who caught as a kid-this science behind the game is beautiful-makes it all more interesting

Man, thank you so much! I just started to learn to pitch a year ago and I can see so much more spin on the ball after watching your curveball and slider video!

You are a great teacher. The lesson had it all. So many videos show the how to throw a pitch but not the why it works or when/how to use it. Just awesome.

Every Angels pitcher needs to watch this video.

As a person trying to get into scouting. Thank you Trevor Bauer for these pitching videos. This will help me recognize pitches from others players

I love the way you break down pitching and the physics of the pitch. You are influencing many people all around the world. Tons of love, respect and appreciation from Honduras. Japan is going to be wonderful for you and for all your subscribers. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, dedication, perspective, mental aspect and hard work. You are rocking this channel man.

I needed another pitch to add to my arsenal and this was it. Thank you so much for sharing it

Man I wish I had this knowledge going into high school when I was a kid. The young kids have no idea how cool it is for Trevor to basically share his secrets in such depth. Trevor you are a legend sir.

Learned a couple things I’m excited to try. Thanks for making this type of content.

The way he talks about rotation mechanics is awe inspiring. Dude knows his stuff

THANK YOU! I’ve been struggling trying to learn this pitch and was about to give up. Turns out I was just throwing it wrong. Can’t wait to start messing around with it

Thanks for being who you are Trev. Keep your head up bro. Your knowledge and mastery of the craft is second to none. Thanks a million for putting out this knowledge transfer.

I’ve used all of his grips in my journey of becoming a better pitcher and these grips are invaluably practical and easy to learn. 5 out of 5 stars!

You are a gem. Wish I had these videos when I was a kid.

Some absolutes to pitching and spin , wonderful work Trevor - Ty !

Trevor the info you’re sharing is so incredibly valuable. The few people that have your amount of talent would keep this information so close to them and here you are spilling it to me, an average Joe. Thank you brother.

Stand up guy... wish there were more like him. I haven't had a chance to watch many of his games this year, but I'm looking forward to getting out to LA for some games next year. Love you, Trev!

I’m 66 years old. Wish you were around 50 years ago. Thanks, this is very generous of you.

I only played baseball as a young kid, ended up playing college football, but I've always wanted to learn how to throw sliders and curves. This is the BEST video I've seen on throwing a slider and pitching in general. Very well done!

This is what I call true wisdom from a master. Many of today’s pitchers wouldn’t share even the smallest secrets to their pitching styles. Yet here we are receiving solid platinum advise from one of the most elite pitchers alive. Thank you for your wisdom and teaching!

Thanks Trevor . Hope all is well man. Finally I can show someone this video that doesn't believe me when I tell them to keep there wrist stiff. Love you man . Still one of my favorite pitchers.

So glad you use the machado strikeouts 😂

My 13yo is your biggest fan. I appreciate all you give to your fans, both exemplifying the enjoyment of baseball with friends, and informing how to be the best u can be.

I know I'm late to the party, but Trevor is a true competitor. He is showing exactly how he does it, while not worrying about the competition. It reminds me of Victor detailing his techniques for other bass players to learn how to become absolute monsters. Any MLB team that grabs him will be lucky.

Awesome! This type of slider reminds me of spring ball back in ‘93. Symphonies of gratitude, torch sensors, and spruce trees. Thanks!

Your doing good work here man thank you for taking time to teach these things to everyone really the kids who need more base ball in there lives

Love how every slider in the intro is just showing that he lives rent free in Machados head.

Giving back to the games like this is something the special players do. He is really a player that young kids can look up to, and that is just about the best thing a player can ever do.

Trevor I really appreciate you showing this I hope I get a slider down as good as you.

Consistently the most informative and useful pitching videos 👍

If i had this video at 10 years old my repertoir would have been way better. I learned from books which were better than nothing. Thank yiu sir for helping the young players learn.

I dont know how I came across this video... BUT I AM SO GLAD I DID! This is the best instructional video I have ever seen! I love how you explain and teach! You make it all finally make sense! Thank you! I have been a fan of yours for awhile and love to watch you pitch. You earned a subscriber today and I am very excited to watch and learn from your other videos and share them with my boys. Seriously... Thank you!

Man I wish I had access to videos such as these when I was younger. Players now a days are so fortunate to be able to have tutorials like these.

The grip is magical dude, thank you sm

I wish we had internet when I was a kid this would have been great back in the day. At-least I can now pass this on to my son thanks brother 🙏

I love that you do this and hope that you continue to do this no matter your outcome In the mlb. Even after all that you’ve had to deal with. This is a great to to help coaches teach kids, as well players of all ages trying to learn different pitches/aspects of the game. A hitter and pitcher of all ages can learn from this. I only dream that I had this outlet when I was younger.I would have picked this apart and learned froM everyone I could. I hope that this reaches young, troubles players, such as I was, and gives them a hopeful outlet to happiness and success. Young players for years to come will thank you for this. Sports are greater than any Individual. Baseball is greater than any man. There is a lesson learned through every player, every season. Sports, especially baseball, teach a young man so much about life. Thank you for doing your part.

Subscribed for sure. Thanks Trevor! Keep on being awesome!

Ty TB super nice of you to share this information!!!!!!

Totally amazing TB you’re hired as my pitching coach when you retire from the MLB. You’re way of breaking it down is spot on and not confusing for even young players.

Former Cy Young winning reliever Sparky Lyle also had a great one & passed it on to others with some doing great works.

Mr Bauer you are a wonderful teacher!

Great lesson. Thanks TB.

I watched the video he did on pitch design from years ago and that's where I learned how to throw his slider and now its literally my best pitch and I get hella swing and misses and its so satisfying to get some jelly legs if I front door it

Can’t wait to see him back on the mound soon

I was going through the motion and accidentally pitched it into my mom's TV 😬

Crazy how he knew this. We just recently figured out about seam shifted wave, the fact that throwing a slider with a 2 seam grip will cause more break because of the asymmetrical seams. Dude is revolutionizing.

This was a truly awesome video! Thanks Trevor! 🙏🙏🙏

Thank sir for thus video. Great knowledge. Best part is you teach how to throw it safely. No body teaches how to throw a breaking ball with a. pronate like you do, it's mostly supinate.

lmao i love how every single clip in the beginning is against machado

Can't wait for the legend to return

God I wish RU-vid was around when I was in little league haha I was always pretty decent hitter and I definitely read all the books but this was way better explained then anything I read.

nice video Trev the slider is a my favorites pitch i use, i want to watch a video explaining how to throw a two seam fastball with movement

this really helps me i had been really struggling developing a slider thanks trevor

You are the best my friend keep strong god has not finished with you good thing to come.

I’m not a baseball fan, but I love your content. I love your passion for the game. Keep up the good work. Someone sign this man.

Thank you for this. It's brilliant.

I might not agree with some of your choices BUT you are a pitching genius! Thank you for these videos!!!!

This is a great video, thank you for incorporating the three charts as a reference

Wow Trevor!!!! Really excellent instruction. Keep it up!!!!👍

i'm envious you get to play in Japan though, always wanted to live there. really cool you are teaching your pitches too, not a lot of people would do that!

Great video. I’ve been waiting for this one.

honestly this guy doesn't get the love he deserves when it comes to baseball knowledge.

Great content. Good luck in Japan. Definitely the right move. I'll work on my knuckle ball infused with gyro rotation and see you over there.

Thanks professor Bauer!

I had massive reconstructive spinal surgery at 13 years old (9 discs removed and replaced with rib bone, 2 18" rods and 180 staples). However before that I was rocking a 50% strike out rating. I love the slider because I was able to keep my arm speed about the same as my fastball or at least better than my curve or change. Man that pitch is so effective if thrown but for me was harder to throw as consistent as my curve ball.

Brilliant, Trevor!!

Hope to see you next season Trevor!!👍

Your the man bro the way you explain it definitely makes it easier to ubderstand i pitched up until like junior high and ended up goin on a vacation to a facility up in the mountains as soon as i was 18 lol .. your the man im glad that its out now that women lied on you im sorry that happend to you. Stay safe bro keep pitching like champion

Great information!!

Please come back bro!! We wait for your pitching!

Wish Braves would pick you up. You became my favorite pitcher when you was in Cincinnati. Love the way you tapped into players ego to make the game more enjoyable for new fans

This is the most intriguing 300 level physics class I have ever taken

Fantastic video.

thanks a lot have been wanting to get this pitch down for a while

Bauer is so good for baseball. I wish he was around when I was In high school. I could bring the smoke in the mid-ninties...but my curveball and off-speed stuff was absolute centerfield "hit the bull/get a steak" trash. I actually balked at a tryout in St.Louis because of it.

Very nice of trev to show him pitching to his daddy at the beginning

Good job Bauer

man this really helped me out when pitching

Awesome stuff! REALLY appreciate the time and content. Is there a video for your two seamer?

Wow! Best explanation ever. Earned yourself a subscriber. Good luck to you brother. Hope to see you pitching in the Big Leagues soon.

Such a good teacher

Thanks for the tips!

Such a great explanation of all of the pitches for all of us uneducated folks!

Awesome video, my son is a pitcher and is learning the slider. Thank you!

Love this kinda stuff

Given a certain force that is constant, the torque/moment on the ball will be greater on the outside edge of the ball as opposed to close to the center because torque = force x distance (if the force is 90 degrees to the radius of the ball). Since torque = (moment of inertia of the ball) x (angular acceleration) and moment of inertia stays the same, the angular acceleration must increase to maintain equality. Assuming you are imparting the force on the ball over the same time and that it is a constant force, the angular velocity must be greater if the force is exerted on the outside edge of the ball. This means you can get the same angular velocity from less force if applied to the outside edge as opposed to near the center.

This the one pitch I change my grip with multiple times a season