Bailey Ober’s Velocity Drop | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Bailey Ober’s numbers are slipping despite solid mechanics — his fastball’s lost 2 mph, giving hitters more time to adjust, slashing his swing-and-miss rate while turning average contact into dangerous hits. The gap between his fastball and changeup has closed, making the changeup less effective as hitters make better contact. In a recent Royals game, he lasted six innings, gave up three runs, and struck out no one — relying instead on his still-effective sweeper as his other pitches faltered. It’s not broken mechanics — it’s the loss of that critical velocity edge that’s unraveling his…