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Broderick is a lanky, 6-foot-6 right-hander who relies on groundballs and control.

Brian Broderick, the Rule 5 draft pick who struck out Bryce Harper 2011

During his live batting practice session today - watched by front office assistant Bob Boone, pitching coach Steve McCatty, Manager Jim Riggleman and Rizzo - Wang broke Danny Espinosa's bat with one sinker and induced a slew of groundballs.

Chien-Ming Wang throws his 'best stuff' of the spring, will pitch in games 2011

"Even his groundballs are hard," he said while watching Jayson Werth.

Scenes from the last full-squad workout of the spring 2011

But when the game began, the Brewers booted groundballs and tried to swing hard enough to hit game-tying three-run home runs with the bases empty.

Cardinals Inch Closer to Series Matthew Futterman 2011

Mr. Nova uses his sinking fastball to induce plenty of groundballs, and he complements his sinker with a curveball and changeup.

Can Nova Be Super For Yanks? Daniel Barbarisi 2011

At his best, Marquis efficiently produces groundballs.

Jason Marquis's efficiency, Danny Espinosa's big day, Todd Coffey's dominance 2011

You'll see young guys out there with the coaches taking groundballs.

Ryan Zimmerman explains why more veterans will matter 2011

Nunez has posted a 4.40 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 2.94 K/BB in 2011, but has also gotten a little lucky (.288 BABIP), while completely losing his ability to get groundballs (from 54% last season to 31.4%) and letting up a few too many homeruns (9.0%).

Ben Berkon: The Marlins Closer Outlook for 2012 Ben Berkon 2011

He finished with a 1-2-3 innings, three groundballs.

Nationals spring training live blog, Nationals at Marlins 2011

He powered through the Tigers in 10 pitches in the second, and polished them off quickly with groundballs in the third.

Burnett Keeps Yankees Alive Daniel Barbarisi 2011