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Pineda Throws Hard

by Mariners General
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You may realize that Pineda throws hard. But he’s coming out throwing bullets and is sitting top of the league in terms of average mph. Pretty crazy.

Topics: Michael Pineda

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Comments
  • Coug1990

    There was a recent article I read regarding the perceived speed of a pitch. A speed gun measures a ball as it passes a certain point. But, they are beginning to come up with information that correlates the speed and distance a ball travels.

    For example, if a pitcher motion allows him to release a ball a foot closer to the plate than another pitcher, the ball appears faster than it actually is. In other words, not all 93mph fastballs are the same.

    My question is, I wonder because of Pineda’s height, does he release a pitch closer to the plate and therefore, make his fastball appear even faster to a batter?

    • Harrison Crow

      Yeah I read the same article. I think it does. If you look at the length of his arms I would have to think this is the case.

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  • Coug1990

    Thanks maqman, that is the article. It is amazing the ideas and information that is coming out in this technology age.

    • http://Retired maqman

      It would help explain the Big Unit’s success.

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