Stuff
Unveiling the Pitcher's Arsenal: The Hidden 'Stuff' in Baseball
Lyrics
I've got somethin' up my sleeve
I have something prepared or planned.
I've got stuff where you wouldn't believe
I possess things in unexpected places or quantities.
From the bill of my cap to the tongue of my shoe
From the front of my cap to the sole of my shoe; implying thorough preparation or storage.
My third baseman knows what to do
My teammate at third base understands my abilities or tactics.
He's got stuff
He also possesses exceptional skills or techniques.
Too.
Confirming the third baseman's possession of remarkable abilities.
Give my curveball that extra bite
Enhancing the quality of my curveball.
Make my sinker slide out of sight
Making my sinker pitch more elusive or challenging for the batter.
I cut my fastball like old Mike Scott
I manipulate my fastball similar to how Mike Scott, a former pitcher, did.
You know I'm good you just don't know what I got
Others acknowledge my skill but aren’t aware of its extent.
I got stuff
I possess exceptional abilities or techniques.
Stuff
Reiterating the possession of remarkable skills.
I don't use it on every pitch you never know, it depends on the situation
I don’t use these skills constantly, depending on the situation or need.
When I'm out there and things get rough, I might reach back for a little more STUFF
In challenging situations, I may utilize my exceptional abilities to perform better.
Now Gaylord Perry he liked to spit on the ball
Reference to Gaylord Perry, a pitcher known for manipulating the ball illegally.
The trainer keeps mine in a box down the hall
My 'stuff' is stored securely by the team's trainer.
Just like Brylcreem a little dab will do ya, I use that L.A. Look to try and fool ya
Comparing the minimal use of substances for advantage to styling products, aiming to deceive opponents.
Ol' Michael Pineda, you know he couldn't pitch clean
Michael Pineda, a pitcher caught using a foreign substance (pine tar) on the ball.
Instead of pine tar he should have used Vaseline.
Suggesting an alternative substance (Vaseline) Pineda could have used instead of pine tar.
That's the stuff.
Emphasizing the significance or effectiveness of these tactics.
That clear stuff
Referencing a clear substance, potentially hinting at a different method of deception.
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