The Break

[GAVol]

his stats have been good but name 5 starting pitchers in the majors who can live in the majors with only a 92 MPH FB?

I'll bet half the starters in MLB top out around 90-92 mph.

 

[VOLNBAMA]

i meaning to say that the 92 mph FB is his only decent pitch

 

[GAVol]

i meaning to say that the 92 mph FB is his only decent pitch

Ahh . . . I see what you are saying.

That's probably true for the most part unless you start talking about the sinker guys.

 

[VOLNBAMA]

If he develops his curve or whatever his breaking pitch is then the sky's the limit for him.

 

[005]

If he doesn't get hurt then the sky's the limit for him.

fyp

 

[vols kick balls]

his stats have been good but name 5 starting pitchers in the majors who can live in the majors with only a 92 MPH FB?

He throws an easy 92-94. Not like he struggles to get to that plateau.

His off speed stuff is always describe as MLB Average pitches. Not like that is a bad thing... just not the greatest.

Throw in plus control and a perfect and repeatable delivery and you have a great base to work with for a pitching prospect.

I'll take a guy with a plus fastball, plus command, and average off speed stuff over a guy like Homer Bailey with 2 plus pitches and no command what so ever any day of the week.