Arizona Diamondbacks radio analyst Tom Candiotti joins Cellini & Dimino to share the incredible story of how he went from an undrafted pitcher to a 151-game winner in the Major Leagues, why he ultimately became a full-time knuckleballer and what it takes to master one of baseball’s most unpredictable pitches. Candiotti also explains why he believes modern pitchers are getting hurt at such an alarming rate, pointing to the emphasis on velocity and max-effort mechanics.
Plus, he discusses whether MLB teams should invest in developing more knuckleball pitchers, what he learned from Phil Niekro, facing the Braves during his career and why the Diamondbacks have played so well since the All-Star break.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tom Candiotti throws in the fourth inning against the Montreal Expos, Wednesday, May 15, 1996 in Los Angeles. Candiotti retired 16 batters in a row during the first seven innings of the game.(AP Photo/Eric Draper)
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