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“A lot of people don't trust the pitch. There's this kind of reputation it has for being untrustworthy and fickle and capricious and everything else, and those are words that big league managers and general managers and organizations aren't too fond of.”

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R.A. Dickey, full name Randy Allen Dickey, is an American professional baseball pitcher. Born on October 29, 1974, he is known for his unique spinning pitch and exceptional pitching performance. Dickey has played for several MLB teams throughout his career, including the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves. He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2012, which was the pinnacle of his career. more

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