Shields studied the best pickoff artists, zeroing in on the work of former Baltimore Oriole and Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina.

WSJ: Derek Jeter's Jump Throw, Adrian Beltre's One-Knee Home Run, Robinson Cano's Cross-Body Throw, James Shields's Crouching Pickoff Move: Baseball's Signature Moves

Some of the better-known settings include Boston's TD Garden, Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and London's Wembley and Emirates Stadiums.

FORBES: Jeremy Jacobs, Sr.