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i really don’t think you know what you are talking about
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I apparently know more about the game then you do. 94 and 98 mph matters…when you are a closer and in no way is the major factor of a big league pitcher. Only a short relief pitcher or closer is concerned with an extra mph or 2. The average MLB starter hovers around the 90-92mph mark. Some of the games best only throw high 80’s.
Pitching is the single most delicate position in the sport. Steroids more often hurt a starting pitcher due to the intricacies of a pitchers delivery. Arm angle, stride, shoulder flex, hand position, release point, forward momentum, arm drag. Any non natural increase in strength effects these and a bunch of other concerns about pitching.
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You hinted at longevity but dismissed it quickly… and while longevity is important, recovery is probably even more important for pitchers. recovery and longevity can be increased through steroids no doubt… and if you asked a pitcher if he would prefer to be stronger or have the capablity to pitch longer, more frequently- i think the answer is pretty obvious.
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Recovery is more important and is why every club in the MLB went from a 4 man rotation to a 5 man rotation. Your response is someone who just repeats what he reads on mlb.com or watches on espn. A starting pitcher or long relief pitcher would always choose longevity over strength and a closer or set up pitcher would take strength.
Take a look at all of the arm injuries in pitchers in today’s game. They are all due to too much stress on shoulders and elbows without the proper conditioning and recovery tactics after a pitcher has thrown.
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Additionally, a few mph on a fastball can make the difference between being a multi million dollar closer and pitching in AAA. Look at all the best closers in the bigs, almost all of them are burners with an extreme fast ball… the difference between 94mph and 98mph is huge… and someone throwing a 100+ mph heater is in a league of his own
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Once again… all you talk about is closers.
Starting pitchers importance, salary, career, relevance > Closers