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Bum Jr. works in the upper-80's. Sometimes 88-89 sometimes 85-87, when he's starting. He'll even change speeds on his fastball going 82 one pitch, 88 the next then 85. But that's not his max speed. He threw a nine-inning complete game 83-87 and two days earlier threw a "bullpen" inning gunned at 92 and struck out the side. Any pitcher has to learn how to pace himself.

I think if you're consistently 90 you're predictable and will get hit. Watch a lot of MLB starters and you'll see mid-80's followed by a few popped at 91-92. It's not only velocity but change of velocity.

BTW TPM.. 97! That's really great to hear. Glad to hear your son is healthy.
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