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Originally posted by nostatic
I seem to recall Randy Jones having great success with a 70mph sinker, and Phil Niekro knucklballing batters out at 60mph.
Exceptions maybe, but I think that the art of pitching has been lost. People get all hot and bothered by a 95mph fastball, when in reality someone with great control and the ability to change speeds can get batters out all day long.
Or maybe I'm just getting old...
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I think you're exactly right. In Hudsons first year, he struck out everybody. 96 mph fastball and a nasty splitter. Now he pitches location. Less velocity. Fewer strikeouts. Leads the league in ground outs. Leads the league in inducing double plays. He has made the transition from
thrower to
pitcher. It may get him into the hall of fame someday.