Chief Bender
Chief Bender

I do not want my name to be presented to the public as an Indian, but as a pitcher.

Chief Bender
Chief Bender

Tension is the greatest curse in sport. I've never had any tension. You give the best you have - you win or lose. What's the difference if you give all you've got to give?

Chief Bender
Chief Bender

I use fast curves, pitched overhand and sidearm, fastballs, high and inside, and an underhand fade away pitch with the hand almost down to the level of the knees.