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The Next Wave Part 2: Pitching prospects


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QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Aug 16, 2016 -> 01:51 PM)
you asked for thoughts, so my thought is how does every pitcher nowadays throw 95mph? back in the stone ages that area was reserved for a couple of guys in the entire major leagues. now fringy guys who may never even sniff the majors throw 95mph

That's been the trend for a number of years now, at least 15. Each year the average FB velo creeps up. There have been articles and even books written on the subject.

 

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 17, 2016 -> 11:21 AM)
Also shorter stints on the mound, but I do agree, it used to be you didn't have more than a couple of guys who threw much harder than 90 if that on any one team.

 

There's also custom bat designs that allow hitters to get around on 98+ fast balls.

 

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