The creation of one of the best pitches in the majors, new Yankees closer Devin Williams’ changeup with screwball characteristics, traces back to his childhood in suburban St. Louis. Before the ...

Devin Williams is also known for a fun little nickname, “Airbender,” as his changeup can often mimic a screwball. Williams utilizes the changeup as one of his main pitches in his repertoire ...

Devin Williams’ fastball velocity is mediocre ... most of today’s closers with analysts calling it an old-fashioned “screwball.” Whatever you call it, it is a nasty and effective combination.

Yankees agree to a team-friendly contract with All-Star closer Devin Williams for the 2025 MLB season, nearly a month after ...

Williams always helps ... to his arm side -- opposite from the typical changeup -- making it resemble a screwball or a left-hander's sweeping slider. It is without precedent.

For years, teammates have asked Devin Williams to teach them his changeup ... from the typical changeup -- making it resemble a screwball or a left-hander's sweeping slider.