This article is about the method of throwing. For the type of weapon, see Side arm.

Sidearm is a method of throwing an object in which the arm swings parallel to the ground and the palm of the hand points towards the target. In baseball, sidearm throws are common in the infield because it is easier to throw off balance or while turning, as opposed to overhand throws which require a back leg-to-front leg weight shift. Sidearm pitchers are fairly rare, but many have succeeded in the major leagues, including Randy Johnson and Jake Peavy. A side arm is a small personal weapon that is typically worn on the body in a holster in such a way to permit immediate access and use. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ... A baseball pitcher delivers the ball to home plate In baseball, pitching is the act of throwing the baseball from the pitchers mound toward the catcher with the goal of retiring a batter who attempts to make contact with it, or draw a walk. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in Walnut Creek, California), is a left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... Jacob (Jake) Edward Peavy (born 31 May 1981, in Mobile, Alabama, USA) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Diego Padres. ...