This came up on the thread that TPM started a month or two ago about what "stats" a scout looks for in a college pitcher. Naturally, some posters
wanted to minimize velocity by saying the important thing was "to get batters
out" and of course ultimately that IS true. One poster brought up Stu Miller from the 60's and I believe another mentioned Moyer, but the question is "Name a ML pitcher that does not have a fastball velocity over 85 mph."
Even Wakefield can put a little heat on it when he wants to. I would like to know of any young pitcher drafted recently with less than 85 velocity. I could
be wrong.