Perfect Pitch When Andy Pettitte prepares to throw a pitch, I see the look of danger in his face. His eyes sink beneath the shadows of his hat. As he licks his perfect, chiseled lips, I see the fingers of his hand contract. Then his knee comes nearly to his chest. Like a kung-fu fighter he gathers up his strength. And then suddenly his arm swings back as he slings the ball hard across the plate. Then his body returns to its natural grace.