What is Ian Hamilton's slambio? All about Yankees debutant's unhittable pitch

Ian Hamilton is a young, right-handed pitcher who made his debut for the New York Yankees on Monday night against the Phillies. The Yankees won the game comfortably with an 8-1 scoreline, and Hamilton quickly gained attention for his unhittable pitch, which his manager calls the 'slambio'.

The 'slambio' is a pitch that combines the movement of a slider with the speed of a changeup. A devastating pitch that has left batters flailing at the plate has quickly made Ian Hamilton one of the most talked-about young pitchers in baseball.

Hamilton first began developing the 'slambio' while he was in the minor leagues. He was working on a slider, but found that he was having trouble getting the kind of break he wanted on the pitch. He started experimenting with different grips and arm angles, and eventually came up with a delivery that produced a pitch that had both lateral movement and reduced velocity.

The 'slambio' is a difficult pitch to throw, requiring precise control and a feel for the ball that not all pitchers possess. But Hamilton has perfected the pitch and made it a crucial weapon in his arsenal. As he throws the slambio, the pitch appears to be heading straight to the plate, only to break sharply at the last moment, leaving batters swinging in the air.

Ian Hamilton has spent most of his career in the minor leagues after enduring a series of unfortunate injuries. However, he was signed by the Yankees organization in February 2023 and has grabbed his chance with both hands. In the Grapefruit League, he pitched nine innings without giving up a run, earning his place on the Yankees' roster.

Ian Hamilton ready to make it big with the Yankees in 2023

Ian Hamilton has had a tough career, and it is an incredible achievement just to see him pitching for the New York Yankees in the MLB. But he is clearly hungry for more. Equipped with his infamous 'slambio', he is set to make a huge impact on the Yankees' season. They have already had a decent start to the season, and a postseason run and even a World Series push are totally possible.