Which pitch did Mel Harder teach Wynn that improved his game?
Knuckleball
Slider
Curveball
Fastball
Answer
Mel Harder taught Wynn the knuckleball, which is a pitch that he would later perfect. The knuckleball is a pitch that is thrown with very little spin, and it moves erratically in the air. This makes it very difficult for batters to hit, and it is a pitch that Wynn was able to use very effectively.
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