Well, at least it seems that way, given all the anecdotal evidence I've seen over the past year. Brian Bannister went from ineffective stat-head starter to league-average pitcher by adding a cutter (which he's throwing over 50% of the time). Ryan Franklin ditched his slider in favor of a cutter, and is posting the lowest FIP of his career (thanks to a super-sized ability to keep the ball in the park.) And Mariano Rivera, well, he's been the best relief pitcher of all time with "only one pitch".
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