Hughes said he wasn't trying to cut the ball on purpose, but it's just what happens sometimes when he throws his fastball.

休斯则说他倒没有刻意要去“卡”球，但他的快速球偶尔跑起来就像卡特球。

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He is regarded as the greatest closer of all time, whether he's throwing his cut fastball in the regular season or postseason.

WSJ: Yankees closer Rivera says this is final season

Yankee catcher Chris Stewart, who has been on the receiving end of Rivera's mythical cut fastball, has the highest respect for Rivera.

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The 12-time All-Star typically goes at his own pace in camp, fine-tuning his dreaded cut fastball in the bullpen and in simulated games.

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