Rip Sewell

ABOUT RIP SEWELL

Legendary Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who developed his unique, almost unhittable, 'eephus' pitch.

A hunting accident in 1940 cost him part of his left foot, which contributed to his pitching hop and his trademark pitch.

He dominated the WWII-era major leagues, recording a 70-45 record with a nomination for NL pitcher of the year in 1945.

He grew up in Decatur, Alabama.

In over 300 major league games, only one person - Ted Williams , of the Boston Red Sox, managed to hit a home run off Sewell's eephus pitch.