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Gabe Speier’s Velocity Surge Puzzle | Seattle Mariners News
Gabe Speier’s fastball is flying — hitting career highs with nine of his 10 fastest pitches in the last four weeks — but his advanced stats are tanking, creating a baffling puzzle. Despite feeling great in spring training and the WBC, and even sporting a new haircut that sparked wild speculation, his strikeout and walk rates haven’t matched his velocity. The Mariners seem to be using him less aggressively, dialing back his four-seamer — a move that might be holding him back. Could more of that heat, paired with smarter pitch usage, unlock his true potential? Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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