2026 ST Thread

I'll be more worried if we're three starts in and he's averaging 93 mph on the fastball. Regaining the shape and run on his fastball is by far the most important thing to me. If he can throw 95-96 like he was last year with the shape, he will be fine. I don't think he's ever going to be an ace, so I'm just happy to see improvements that could make him a very good pitcher again.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
That is not at all how professional pitching works. Lol pitchers throw with minimal effort to open Spring Training to preserve their arm.
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Actually no. Pitchers in spring training are throwing close to peak velocity. The ramp up is with the conditioning. If you aren’t throwing near your average velocity when you are only pitching 2-3 innings then it’s not a good sign.

No one is throwing 5 mph slower because they are “saving their arm”. That’s never happened.
 
atl717 said:
Actually no. Pitchers in spring training are throwing close to peak velocity. The ramp up is with the conditioning. If you aren’t throwing near your average velocity when you are only pitching 2-3 innings then it’s not a good sign.

No one is throwing 5 mph slower because they are “saving their arm”. That’s never happened.
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He's been Ramping up since last July
 
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