msstate7
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What has the world come to when a starting pitcher only has to go 5 innings to be considered lights out?
To be fair, he was only at 80 pitches.
What has the world come to when a starting pitcher only has to go 5 innings to be considered lights out?
Probably. I can't get any real info on how hard he consistently throws.
What I do know is when these guys get to Atlanta they end up throwing significantly softer than the prospect reports claim. Newk was billed as a 95-97 monster who now averages 93. Sims was supposedly a 95+ guy who now averages 91. Fried was reportedly in the upper 90s earlier this year and impressing everyone, now he's around 93 out of the BP when he can let it fly for 1-2 innings.
So yes, Allard probably does average 90 MPH because his scouting report says "His fastball will sit in the low-90s, with the ability to reach back for a little more when needed."
Do you have some other data I've never seen? Or is this just another post of yours with nothing to contribute other than a contrarian comment?
What has the world come to when a starting pitcher only has to go 5 innings to be considered lights out?