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The explanation from the Rockies is that Bryant’s timing is off: late to the fastball and early on off-speed pitches.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Larnach finally broke through last season by staying healthier and making mechanical adjustments to put up more of a fight against off-speed pitches.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Opponents also hit better against his fastballs (from .252 to .303) in his first year in San Diego, while the opponent average against his off-speed pitches (.232 to .231) was relatively the same.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
But, with two strikes, he’s been susceptible to off-speed pitches out of the zone.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Larnach finally broke through last season by staying healthier and making mechanical adjustments to put up more of a fight against off-speed pitches.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Opponents also hit better against his fastballs (from .252 to .303) in his first year in San Diego, while the opponent average against his off-speed pitches (.232 to .231) was relatively the same.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
But, with two strikes, he’s been susceptible to off-speed pitches out of the zone.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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“Off-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-speed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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