Slurve

What is a slurve in baseball?

Slider and curveball

In baseball, a "slurve" is a pitch that blends elements of a slider and a curveball, creating a sweeping, breaking motion that falls somewhere between the two. Instead of the sharp, late break of a slider or the big, looping drop of a curveball, a slurve has a wider, more gradual break that can confuse hitters.

The term itself is a mashup of "slider" and "curve," and players, coaches, and fans have used it since at least the mid-to-late 20th century, as pitchers experimented with grips and variations on breaking balls. While some pitchers intentionally throw a slurve, others might be told they're "accidentally" throwing one when their slider gets too loopy, or their curveball gets too tight.

Example

what was that pitch he just threw?
looked like a slurve
yeah, it didn’t break like a normal slider

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Updated April 29, 2026

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