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Andrew Painter’s Velocity Surge | Philadelphia Phillies News
Andrew Painter is back, firing on all cylinders with a dominant seven-inning outing against the Cardinals—just one run, five hits, zero walks, and eight strikeouts. Since rejoining the rotation, he’s posted a stellar 3.62 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. His arsenal has been revamped: a new sweeper with more drop, a harder changeup clocking in at 91 mph (99th percentile strike rate), and a fastball hitting 99.6 mph—the fastest of his career—with improved vertical movement. A lower arm slot appears to be the secret sauce behind the velocity surge. This isn’t just a comeback—it’s an evolution, and fans are…
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