Confidence, deceptive pitches are Nick Nygard’s recipe for success with Ridgefield Raptors
Published: July 3, 2021, 9:33pm
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2 Photos Ridgefield Raptors pitcher Nick Nygard warms up during a West Coast League game at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Nygard says a new grip on his slider is one factor in his success this summer. (Joshua Hart/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
Nick Nygard approaches pitching like a chef crafting a delicacy.
He has spent years honing four different pitches, cooking up a recipe to get around the absence of an overpowering fastball.
But it wasn’t until this summer with the Ridgefield Raptors that Nygard found the key ingredient confidence.
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